Prouty dies and long service in Vermont politics recalled
Obituary recalling Winston L. Prouty born 1906 in Newport and his multifaceted career. From Newport mayor in 1938 to speaker of the Vermont House, then U.S. Congress and Senate candidate. Noted for veterans affairs work, veterans benefits, Seaway advocacy, dairy policy, and a lifelong Republican. Survived by wife Jennette, three daughters, and a stepson. married twice with a history of public service.
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Jennette
Prouty
Jennette Herbert Hall
Frances C. Hearle
Winston Lewis Prouty
Newport
Prouty & Miller Lumber Co
Vermont House
State Water Conservation Board
Harold J. Arthur
Vermont
House
Washington
Veterans Affairs Committee
Veterans’ Administration
Mideast
Europe
St. Lawrence Seaway
Sen. Aiken
Ralph Flanders
Springfield
Lee Emerson
Frederick J. Fayette
Burlington
Fayette
Newport Rotary Club
Gouvernor’s Ballot Shuffle Ties to Washington Moves
The governor’s bid to name a federal judge hit a wall and a Senate vacancy looms if Stafford moves. Mallary tugs toward Congress, Alden lurks for Capitol Hill, Morrisseau eyed as Stafford replacement, and Thomas may return to the Davis staff amid a looming party realignment.
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Stafford
Senate
Davis
Washington
Administration
Richard Mallary
Mallory
Congress
State House
John Alden
Capitol Hill
Dennis Morrisseau
Liberty Union
Richard Thomas
Prouty
Thomas
Judge clarifies facts in fire-alarm cases in Bennington district
Judge John P. Morrissey explains recent fire-alarm charges in Bennington, noting three individuals faced false alarm cases with one pleading guilty and fined 25 dollars, another entering no contest and awaiting jury trial, and a third pleading guilty and serving five days in jail. He stresses that no repeat convictions exist and cautions that accusations are not guilt. Separately, Matagorda storm reports note no casualties, widespread floodwater, and descriptions of tropical activity in Edith region near Belize.
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Bennington
John P. Morrissey
Selectmen
Morrissey
Joseph Wassick
WBTN
Little Texas
Matagorda
Freeport
Tex
Bermuda
United States Seaboard
Robert H. Simpson
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Edith
Belize
British Honduras
Yucatan Peninsula
Mexico
Medina Denied Directed Verdict in My Lai Case
In the My Lai court martial Capt. Ernest L. Medina appeal, a military judge refused a directed verdict of acquittal. The defense argued that no reasonable juror could convict, but the judge found substantial evidence on each charge and denied the motion. The trial proceeds with Lt. William L. Calley Jr. and others slated to testify.
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Bob Miller
Mcpherson, Ga
UPI
My Lai
Ernest L. Medina
Thieu
William L. Calley Jr
Cailey
Kenneth A. Howard
Lee Bailey
Medina
Bailey
Calley
Howard
Three escape injury in spectacular Route 7 crash
Three drivers escaped serious injury Friday afternoon near the Route 7 underpass at Routes 7 and 67A when a heavy-duty tractor on a flat bed struck the underpass. The tractor ripped free and landed on a sedan driven by Thomas A. Lyons, 54, of Brandon, destroying the car. Merrill A. Landon Jr., 20, of Settler's Road, drove a following jeep into the scene.
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Thomas A. Lyons
Brandon
Merrill A. Landon Jr
Settler’s Road
Bennington area ad and two-car crash report
An ad offers heating oil and burner service in Shaftsbury and Bennington with an Adv. mentioning Lyons’ car. A separate Bennington police report describes a Friday crash on West Main Street involving Daniel Shaughnessy 16 and Ann Brown 19, with multiple injuries and hospital treatment. The second incident notes a tractor-trailer collision near an underpass, with the O'Dell truck undamaged and occupants suffering cuts but no hospitalizations.
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Shaftsbury
Agway Petroleum Service
Hunt St
Bennington
ADV
Robinson Ave
Ann N. Brown
Marathon
N.Y
Miss Brown
Shaughnessy
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Main
Washington
Brown
Attica Prison revolt nears two day mark amid negotiations
About 500 convicts held two blocks and threatened death for roughly 30 hostages as authorities, including 700 state police and sheriffs, sealed off most of Attica state prison 25 miles east of Buffalo. Riot gas, smoke, and fires marked the standoff, with talks led by State Corrections Commissioner Oswald and a court order barring reprisals on inmates involved.
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Attica
N.Y
UPI
Attica State Prison
Buffalo
State Corrections Com
Russell G. Oswald
U.S
John T. Curtin
Manchester
Rochester
New York City
Planned priorities seen as key to environment
Vermont can lead in environmental protection and land use, says EPIC representative Sheldon Prentiss at Bennington Rotary luncheon. He cites Act 250 and urges towns to adopt sound zoning, stressing planning priorities as essential to jobs and family life.
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Bennington
EPIC
Vermont
Prentiss
Arlington Heating Oil Service Announced
Arlington residents can now access heating oil and burner services locally. The rollout expands home fuel options and supports older heating systems with enhanced service and supply.
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John Dinse
Drysdale’s
Mel Drug Stores
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Bennington College
Robert Novak
Saigon
Independence Palace
Radio Hanoi
Red River
Hanoi
Radio
Bennington Briefs
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Shirley Cornell
Virginia Lonergan
Rhoda Comi
Marion Vince
Vermont Bates Club
Conant Square Inn
Bates
Doug Gerity
The
Shea Agency Inc, Adv
Bennington Banne
Bennington Banner
Main St
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press Internatione
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
Emilie Jennings Dorset
Emilie K. Jennings
First Congregational Church
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Mountain Grove
Bridgeport
Conn
Jennings
Chicago
Ill
Robert M
Lydia VanAlphen Kramp
Southport
Dorset
Manchester Garden Club
Ekwanok Country Club
Arlington
Main Street
Walker
Vichals
Rerkshile
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