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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1976

Page

2

Vermont secretary of state candidate calls for clear English

James Guest, the Democratic candidats for Vermont secretary of state, urged writing regulations in clear English to aid the public. In California, Fresno Bee editors and reporters refused to reveal sources from a secret grand jury transcript after two weeks in jail. A psychiatrist testified the reporters cannot be expected to talk, saying forcing disclosure would be psychological death by action. The hearings before Superior Court Judge Hollis Best examine whether to modify the indefinte sentences the newsmen face. PMID

Fresno Calif UPI Fresno Bee Superior Court Hollis Best George Gruner James Bort Jr Joe Rosato William Patterson Gruner U.S. Supreme Court Jack Nelson Washington The Los Angeles Times Paul Levy

Obituary for Amelia M. Bashaw of Bennington

Mrs. Amelia M. Bashaw former Amelia Corsiglia died Friday afternoon at Bennington Convalescent Center after a long illness. Born in North Adams Mass she was educated in Bennington. Survivors are cousins. Funeral from Sacred Heart Church Monday at 9 am with Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Prayer service 8:30 am at Mahar Son Funeral Home precedes Mass. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Donations may go to Bennington Rescue Squad.

Amelia M. Bashaw Amelia Corsiglia Bennington Bennington Convalescent Center North Adams Mass Bashaw Sacred Heart Church Mahar & Son Funeral

Republicans seek base by selling party shares in New Hampshire

In Concord UPI reports Republicans fear minority status in New Hampshire plan a grassroots fundraising program selling shares at 2 dollars each. Gerald Carmen, party chairman, says funds boost both local and state coffers and reduce dependence on large donors. A kickoff in Manchester featured Rep. Vander Jagt as guest speaker with possible appearance by Sen. Dole. Shareholders receive wallet cards noting holdings.

Concord N.H UPI New Hampshire Gerald Carmen Republican Party Carmen Manchester Guy Vander Jagt Rmich Meldrim Thomson Thomson Sen Robert Dole E. Allen Parker Parker

Navies Seek Salvage of Lost Tomcat Jet Off Kennedy

Defense officials said both U S and Soviet navies want to recover the Tomcat F 14 former aboard the USS Kennedy and the missile that sank with it after it plunge into the North Atlantic. A deep sea salvage contractor has been hired to retrieve the $20 million swing wing fighter from about 1 900 feet of international waters.

Washington UPI U.S Kennedy Atlantic Navy Scapa Flow Scotland Seaward Corp Falls Church Japan Iran NATO Samuel V. Wilson Defense Intelligence Agency Murmansk Pacific Baha Calif John F. Kennedy Bordelon

House approves clear cuttting bill in national forests

The House passed a 305 to 24 measure to set guidelines for commercial clearcutting and reforestation in the 187 million acre national forest system to meet a court decision. It directs the Agriculture Department to implement rules by Sept. 30, 1985, aiming to blend cuts with terrain and limit cleared areas.

Washington UPI Senate Monongahela National Forest West Virginia Agriculture Department Forest

Funeral for Maude L Mason in Pownal Center

Funeral services for Maude Lincoln Mason of Pownal Center were held at Hanson-Walbridge. Rev. Floyd I LaBombard officiated. Bearers included Robert Lincoln and A Daniel Mason III. Attendees included school officials Bank representatives and local groups. Mason, a retired registered nurse, died Sept. 13 at North Adams Hospital. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery followed.

Maude L. Mason LaBombard Oak Hill Cemetery Pownal

Air Force finds no new facts in New Haven crash report

Senator Patrick Leahy says the final Air Force report on the June crash of an FB-111 fighter bomber near New Haven Vermont yields no new information. The aircraft was based at Plattsburgh Air Force Base in New York.

Air Force New Haven Washington UPI Patrick Leahy D-Vt Plattsburgh N.Y Leahy

Group seeks representation at Kinsey Act 250 hearing

A Mt Holly citizens group appealed the Rutland District Environmental Commission decision after being denied party status at the Act 250 hearing for a 190 acre Mt Holly Farm project. Represented by Stephen L. Klein the group seeks reversal and a recessed hearing while Dr James D Kinsey opposes their admission. The second Act 250 session is set for Sept 23 with an Environmental Board ruling possible before continued hearings. Weston Planning Commission noted a recent turn of events.

Montpelier Mt. Holly State Environmental Board Rutland District Environmental Commission Stephen L. Klein Rutland

Bennington Briefs Highlights From Local Notices And Ads

Red Cross Bloodmobile to visit Bennington College on Wednesday September 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Donations welcomed especially from North Bennington and Shaftsbury residents. parking arrows on campus. Office notices include Dr James Shea closed Sept 20–27 and Dr Harold Rose practicing dentistry in Manchester Center. Also call for fall foliage room needs 442 4545 and Napolitano’s pizza ad 442 3949. Kinsey Wildlife Wonderland proposals revised with farm animals. Mt Holly Farm location set. Vermont air crash findings link probable steering mechanism fault. Air Force aims to minimize risks and oppose flight bans over Vermont.

Red Cross Bennington College North Bennington Shaftsbury

Senate Overrides Ford Veto On Electric Car Plan

Senate voted 53 to 20 to enact a 160 million dollar federal program over President Ford's veto to develop electric cars. The House approved 307 to 101. The plan starts with a year trial, contracts for 2,500 cars, then 5,000 more after four years, with private industry taking over later. Proponent Magnuson says it fits energy conservation goals while Curtis calls it wasteful.

Washington Warren Magnuson D-Wash Senate Sen Carl Curtis R-Neb

Jeffords Burgess to hold three broadcast debates

UPI reports Vermont Rep. James Jeffords and challenger John Burgess agreed to at least three debates next month. First is Oct 20 on WSYB Rutland, another Oct 27 on WCFR Springfield, plus a Vermont Educational Television debate in mid October.

Rutland UPI James Jeffords R-Vt John Burgess Montpelier WSYB WCFR Springfield Jeffords Burgess Vermont Educational Television

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