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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1970

Page

5

Burlington Police Stay on Job Pending Report by Fact Finders

The Burlington Police force of 30 resigners will remain on duty while a fact finding committee investigates a salary dispute. A meeting called by Patrick Leahy averted the mass resignation, with plans to select committee members from the Patrolmen’s Association and the city. Hearings are set within a week as both sides request no public statements until the report.

Burlington UPI Chittenden County Patrick Leahy Patrolmen’s Association Sargeant Pinkerton

Truce Sought in Welfare Hostilities by NYC Activist

Mrs Jeannette Washington a black welfare mother from New York City urged a cease fire between welfare workers and recipients at the Northeast Regional Conference. As spokeswoman for the National Welfare Rights Organization she called for mutual respect and recipient participation in program planning. She said the days of militancy are over and stressed shared understanding over basic needs.

Bretton Woods N. H UPI Jeannette Washington New York City

Two U S Sailors Die In Philippine Flood Landslide

Flood waters in Manila receded leaving 34 dead and thousands homeless. Two U S sailors were killed by landslides at Cubi Point Naval Station as President Marcos declared a state of calamity. Fire in a seven story building near the U S Embassy raised fears of spread.

Manila UPI Florida Ferdinand E. Marcos U.S Cubi Point

Unleaded Gas Car Wins Clean Air Race honors in Pasadena

In a transcontinental clean air car race final, unleaded gasoline powered a 1971 Capri from Wayne State University to overall victory among 32 low pollution vehicles. Teams included Brian Geraghty, Mike Riley, John Karol, and Alden Raquepau. Class winners spanned propane, alcohol, and electric divisions with MIT and Stanford among sponsors.

Pasadena Calif UPI Wayne State University Detroit Capri Brian Geraghty Mike Riley John Karol Alden Raquepau Wayne State California Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Worcester Polytechnic Institute Nova Stephen Hunter Edward C. Lowe III Edward Kaleskas Stanford University Stanford Gremlin Dana Andrews Henry Adelman Sid Wax Robert Byer All Electric Cornell University Ithaca N.Y EFP Mark Hoffman Jane Hersey Foster Hinshaw Peter Lord Mit

UAW Targets GM and Chrysler in New Strike Strategy

DETROIT UPI United Auto Workers pick two targets for potential strikes as contract talks resume with General Motors and Chrysler Corp. Ford exempted. If no settlement by midnight Sept 14, either or both may be struck. Woodcock notes one car unit must stay in production to counter imports. Negotiations to resume at Chrysler and GM with Woodcock possibly attending sessions.

Detroit UPI General Motors Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers UAW International Executive Board UAW Leonard Woodcock Ford Motor Co Woodcock

Funds Cut to States With National Forests

The Agriculture Department reports timber price declines cut payments to states with national forests by 6.2 million, totaling 71.9 million to 39 states and Puerto Rico. Maine 8,592. New Hampshire 127,584. Vermont 100,097. Funds fund roads and schools with racial discrimination bans applying to public schools, derived from forest revenues and land-use charges.

Washington UPI U.S. Agriculture Department Puerto Rico U.S. Forest Service New England Maine New Vermont

Vermont Board to weigh ecology data for Yankee plant

The Vermont Public Service Board will review environmental impacts before long term financing for the Vernon nuclear plant. Chairman Ernest Gibson said hearings resume Sept. 10 with finance and ecology witnesses. The utility seeks 80 million dollars in bonds and 15 million in preferred stock while conservationists push for state review amid radiological and biological concerns.

Southern Vermont Conservation Society Connecticut River Vermont Atomic Energy Commission

Collegian Seeks Seat In N H House

A 22 year old Nashua college student Gerry F Parker campaigns for New Hampshire House from Ward 2 on a program addressing people pollution and drug abuse. He hopes to unseat three incumbents including Helen Barker Louis Record Jr or Marshall Cobleigh in the primary and runs on the Democratic ticket in the general. The Banner article also notes a Manchester selectmen meeting approving sewerage disposal plans by developers but rejecting using town funds to enlarge Elm Street sewer capacity for the housing project.

Nashua N.H UPI New Hampshire House Gerry F. Parker Illinois Charles Percy Parker Ward 2 Helen A. Barker Louis D. Record Jr Marshall Cobleigh Selectmen Manchester Elm Street

Vermont Drug Board May Add Consumer Nonvoting Members

Vermont lawmakers consider adding two nonvoting consumer members to the Pharmacy Board. Board Chairman Herbert Feinberg said nonprofessionals could join if they do not obtain voting power. He warned against advertising drug prices and noted current board members are all pharmacists. The committee is finalizing a report after summer hearings amid earlier price fixing charges.

Vermont Feinberg Legislative Committee

Nine charged with selling regulated drugs in Vermont raid

In Burlington nine people including four teens face Vermont District Court charges for selling regulated and narcotic drugs. Bail ranges from 5 000 to 20 000 with lockers at regional center as 12 others remain sought after a two month investigation. Those arrested include Bruce Corrigan 23 Randy Dahl 19 William Bell III 18 Mark Rippon 17 Lynda Ryan 22 John Benedici 24 John Wood 21 Paul Yustius 16 and Nancy Gregory 20 all from various towns. Corrigan faces counts of selling mescaline hashish and heroin while Dahl is charged with selling heroin.

Burlington UPI Vermont District Court Chittenden County Patrick Leahy Bruce Corrigan Randy Dahl William Bell III Mark Rippon Lynda Ryan John Benedici Barre John Wood Richmond Paul Yustius Milton Nancy Gregory Essex Junction Corrigan Dahl

Escapees To Be Returned From Burlington Case

Vermont authorities travel to Topeka Kansas to pick up three escapers from the Burlington Correctional Center. Robert Reuschel Davis Paris and Stephen Senecal waived extradition after capture in Kansas. They were among six who fled last week after overpowering a guard. The others have been sent back. Charges include escape assault and use of a dangerous weapon. Reuschel also faces a first degree murder charge.

Burlington UPI Vermont Topeka Kan Chittenden County Patrick Leahy Robert Reuschel Davis Paris Lyndon Stephen Senecal Windsor Kansas Leahy Reuschel Paris Senecal

Lawmakers push plan for environmental enforcement branch

In Saratoga Springs Assemblyman Clarence D. Lane proposes a new Environmental Conservation Department enforcement arm modeled after state police with laws to regulate or bar construction based on environmental impact. Lane unveiled the idea at a two way environmental workshop in Saratoga Springs. A separate Rensselaer County measure aims to create a narcotics guidance council funded at 20,000 dollars with a 10,000 dollar state share to provide preventive education and counseling for drug users, while Albany firemen resist pay raise and staffing proposals.

Saratoga Environmental Conservation Department Clarence D. Lane Lane Saratoga Springs Troy Narcotics Guidance Council Rensselaer County Albany Robert Lyman

Massachusetts buys land near Taconic Trail in Berkshire

In Williamstown two tracts on Taconic Trail near the Petersburg line were purchased by the state Department of Natural Resources. Miss Sarah T. Tenney conveyed one tract for 14600 dollars and, as executrix, transferred a second for 25300 dollars. The Tenney family rejected commercial offers. developers had eyed the Petersburg Pass ski area.

Williamstown Petersburg N.Y Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources Sarah T. Tenney Mt. Pleasant Petersburg Pass Tenney

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