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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1974
Page
16
Dana leaves Bennington recreation post after decades as the Parks and Recreation Commission selects two finalists. First-ranked candidate to receive offer, contingent on selectmen approval next Tuesday. identity to be announced then.
Patrick J. Leahy, 34, an established Chittenden County state’s attorney, cruises to an easy win in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Aiken. A liberal with labor support, Leahy pledges to outline his opposition to opponent Mallary.
State Senate hopeful Robert E. Cummings Jr., a longtime attorney from Bennington, topped the Democratic field for county senator. A former Vermont banking and insurance commissioner and current member of the Personnel Board, Educational Buildings Financing Agency, and Vermont Veterans' Home trustee, the 41 year old enters his first elective bid.
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon launched his re election bid by labeling his Republican rival fiscally irresponsible. He warned budgets must be cut further as revenues fall and kept Environmental Secretary Marvin Johnson in place. Martha Abbott of Liberty Union attacked both men for focusing on non issues and urged debate on major state problems.
Frank Trochei 82 of Cedar Hill Road Pownal died Wednesday night at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Born March 9 1892 in Rome Italy to Anthony and Teresa Trochei he was a self employed carpenter and WWI veteran who belonged to the American Legion. He married Sarah Morgan in Pownal December 8 1932 who survives with three daughters and several stepchildren. Funeral at Hanson Walbridge Friday 10 am with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery Williamstown MA. Memorials to United Heart Fund. Graveside service for Mrs Margaret Chain Crews Friday at 2 pm in North Adams. Simmons Funeral Home in charge. She was born in North Adams and resided in Hoosick Falls since 1941. Besides her husband she leaves a sister Rose Smith. No calling hours.
Republicans and Democrats will be opposed by Liberty Union candidates in November. The slate includes Bernard Sanders for U.S. Senator Michael Parenti for U.S. Congress Martha Abbott for governor Arthur Deloy for lieutenant governor Todd Manley for secretary of state Nancy Kaufmann for attorney general Cheryl Niederman and Penny Larrison for Bennington County state senators Laina Gerrish for Vermont House Subdistrict 4-3.
In Pownal the Bennington County Environmental Commission granted Green Mountain Park the go ahead to begin constructing a quarter mile greyhound track after the thoroughbred season ends in late October. Full Act 250 approval awaits Water Resources and Health Department permits for kennels and paddock, likely taking months. a “recess” grant allows track work now.
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