Vermont Blue Law Options Split Legislature
The 1969 Vermont legislature will consider two paths on Sunday Blue Laws. A two-year repeal proposal with Maine style exemptions is endorsed for study, while a detailed exemption approach favors small firms. If not resolved, repeal could end and the laws reinstated. Meanwhile Gov Hoff plans a three member board of inquiry on Orleans County incidents related to Rev Johnson, though lacking subpoena power.
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Attorney General's Office
Irasburg
Hoff declines to intervene in Swanton Raceway case
Gov. Philip H. Hoff said he would not intercede with the state Racing Commission over Swanton Raceway. Mayor Edmund Dupont of Winooski, a commission member, advised Bernard Young of Springfield to take his case directly to Hoff. Hoff doubted he would intervene, citing a desire to avoid politics, as the Commission seeks firm commitments on finances and buildings before ruling.
Vermont Black Population Reacts to Equality Study Survey
Vermont's black population criticized a Legislative Council Equal Opportunity Study Committee questionnaire. 29 percent of the 182 recipients returned the form, with respondents objecting to the use of the term black. The word decision followed a recommendation by Dr. Cleveland Williams of the local NAACP chapter.
Hoff backs regional voice in recreation area plan
Governor Hoff called the proposed Connecticut River Valley National Recreation area exciting but overbroad. He said federal control worries are valid yet the Interagency Committee on Natural Resources over-reacted. Hoff urged revisions to give New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont a real voice in development.
Lind Does Bid To Remove Name From Vermont Ballot
Mayor John V. Lindsay's spokesman says the mayor will take legal steps to remove his name as a vice presidential candidate in Vermont. The New Party in Vermont lists Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy and Lindsay as presidential and vice presidential nominees.
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New York
UPI
John V. Lindsay
Vermont
Eugene J. McCarthy
Lindsay
Temporary restraining order denied in Army reserve case
In Schenectady a U.S. District Judge in Richmond Virginia denied a request for a TRO to stop shipping the 1018th Army Reserve Services and Supply Co. to Vietnam. The unit appealed the ruling to Judge Butzner. Eighty of 140 members seek delay citing a Cleveland unit's Supreme Court delay and contract terms on active duty limits.
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Schenectady
Vietnam
U.S
Richmond
1018Th Army Reserve Services and Supply Co
Oren Lewis
John D. Butzner Jr
4Th
U.S. District Court
Cleveland
U.S. Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Army
Congress
Berkshire woman and son jailed for forged checks
Mrs Charlotte Shoestock, 40, admitted forging 4000 in checks and her 19 year old son William H Atwell cashed 2115 of them in Berkshire. Judge Ernest H Rosasco suspended their jail terms with restitution ordered for Mrs Shoestock. The husband was unaware of the spree. the couple has six children.
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North Adams
Charlotte Shoestock
William H. Atwell
Ernest H. Rosasco
Shoestock
Woman Dies in Dalton Millbrook Car Truck Collision
Mrs Dorothy B Stillings 72 of Millbrook New York was killed Thursday when a car collided with an oil tank truck on North Street Police charged Robert H Domina 20 of South Deerfield with operating to endanger Powell Sr police chief said Domina was driving the oil tank truck at the time of the crash authorities reported with the investigation ongoing
Nurse Miss Mulroney to retire after 25 years in North Adams
North Adams staff nurse Miss Marcella Mulroney, who has supervised the nursery and helped deliver 14 476 babies during a 25 year career, will retire October 1. A testimonial dinner at Williams Inn on Wednesday will honor her service.
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North Adams
Marcella Mulroney
North Adams Hospital
Williams Inn
Former Resident Directs Speech Dept
Norman T. Campbell of Newington, formerly Miriam Towart of Bennington, Vt., now directs the department of speech and hearing therapy at Newington's six elementary schools with two assistants. A 1946 Bennington High School graduate, she earned Colby Junior College and Emerson College degrees and holds a master’s from the University of Connecticut. Her husband works for Pratt & Whitney. they have two children, Karen and Norman.
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Norman T. Campbell
Newington
Miriam Towart
Bennington
University of Connecticut
Campbell
William
Mabel) G. Towart
Towart
Bennington High School
Colby Junior College
Emerson College
Boston
Pratt & Whitney
Karen
Europe
National Foreign Language League
France
Norman
Webster, Mass
Academy
Bennington Rural Fire Department Auxiliary Meeting Report
Thirteen members attended the regular meeting at the Beech Street Fire House with Mrs. Florence Fonteneau presiding. Two members were reported ill in the hospital. The annual chicken barbecue at Beech Street Fire House was successful. The October 21 meeting at Willow Road Fire House at 7 30 p.m. will be hosted by Mrs. Lillian Rice and Mrs. Fonteneau. Sunshine gift presented to Mrs. Fonteneau. Refreshments were by Mrs. Mary Butler and Mrs. Lillian Shultz.
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Bennington
John W Sausville Enlists in U S Army
John W. Sausville, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Sausville of North Bennington, formerly of Bennington, enlisted for three years in the U S Army. Sworn in at Rutland a week ago. A 1968 Mt Anthony Union High School graduate, he worked at Central Vermont Public Service Corp. Address: Pvt John W Sausville RA 11540868 A Co 1-3 Pht 1 Fort Dix NJ 08640.
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John W. Sausville
Harold Sausville
North Bennington
Bennington
U.S. Army
Rutland
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
A Co
Fort Dix
N.J
Sandal-clad boys face hair crackdown at Newberg High
In Newberg Oregon UPI reports the school will admit boys in sandals and Nehru jackets this fall while principal Don Tank enforces hair rules. He ordered 24 students to trim their hair to meet standards by Wednesday.
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Newberg Ore
UPI
Newberg High School
Don Tank
Johnson State Enrolls 620 a 10 Percent Increase
Johnson State College reports a fall enrollment of 620, a 10 percent rise, with Vermonters making up about 200 of 263 freshmen and transfer students. Registrar Miss Freda V. Hebb notes ongoing registrations through Sept 23 and expects more part time students. A new 171 bed dormitory boosted growth. on campus housing limits affect future expansion as financial aid supports students via work study and grants totaling over 250 recipients.
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Johnson
Johnson State College
Freda V. Hebb
Johnson State
National Defense
Board of Trustee
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Camporee 1968 Draws 200 Scouts to Mount Tabor Line
Bennington County Troop 353 and nearby units held a fall camporee with over 200 scouts. Mike Shanahan directed a weekend of camp craft, demonstrations, and games near Manchester, featuring cooking feats, knot tying, and a Skilleoree. Awards went to Green Mountain Boys Troop 353, Stag Patrol 317 Mount Holly, and North Star Patrol 333 Manchester. Attendees included Bernie McDonald, George Kerbs, Peter Chapman, and Kendall Adams led as scoutmaster.
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Bennington County
Mike Shanahan
Mount Tabor-Dorset
Manchester
Second Congregational Church
Kendall Adams
Doug Manely
Gary Strauss
Strauss
Green Mountain Boys
Stag
Mount Holly
North Star Patrol
Wolf Patrol
Bernie McDonald
George Kerbs
Peter Chapman
Wynn
Brent Metcalfe
John Maragan
Robert Bettie
Tony Hewson
Billy Tatro
Frank Johnson
Kevin Jacobs
Greg Becker
Eugene Daugherty
Alan
Chuck Watson
Carl Sherman
Tim Hunt
Terry Hunt
George Kerbs Sr
State Nurses Group To Meet at Montpelier
The Vermont State Nurses Association Inc will hold its 54th annual convention in Montpelier September 22 23 and 24 at Tavern Motor Inn. Sister Evaline Barrett president announces the keynote at 10 a m September 23 will be Dr Beverly N Dunston associate professor of education NYU School of Education division of nursing education in New York City. She serves on the American Nurses Association standards committee and directs NYU nursing programs.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Vermont State Nurses’ Association Inc
Tavern Motor Inn
Evaline Barrett
Burlington
Beverly N. Dunston
New York University School of Education
New York City
American Nurses’ Association
Farm Bureau's Rupert Session Set for Oct 2
Bennington County Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting in Rupert on Oct 2 at 7 p.m. in the Congregational Church with a home cooked supper. A Sept 24 dairy promotion meeting in Montpelier will review county reactions to Rodgers Co plan. Everett Lillie to attend. Activities include health cards, ANA delegation reports, a 7:15 p.m. banquet, and nurse leadership talks at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
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Bennington County Farm Bureau
Rupert
Congregational Church
Mary Laurie
Montpelier
Rodgers Co
Everett Lillie
Bennington County
American Medical Association
William Jolly
Washington County
N.Y
Farm Bureau
Vermont
Rat Meat Preferred to Dog Meat Says Official
Manila official Manual L. Lizaso urges Filipinos to eat rats to combat infestation, claiming rat meat, if cooked well, is better than dog meat. The remark addresses public health amid urban rat problems and food safety debates.
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Manila
UPI
Manual L. Lizaso
40th Anniversary Party Honors Mr. and Mrs. Mears
North Bennington residents gathered at the North Bennington Firehouse to honor Clyde and Florence Mears on their upcoming 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included five children, twelve grandchildren, and Pfc. Lewis Allen serving in the armed forces. Dinner by Alice Davis, corsage from Debbie Mears, and music by The Holiday of North Adams.
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Mrs. Mears
North Bennington
Clyde Mears
Chapel Road
Mears
Florence Ward
Pownal
North Bennington Baptist Church
James
Lyla) McCoy
Harold
Lois) Weaver
Hiram
Frances) Blake
Milo
Pfc
Lewis Allen
Armed Services
Jimmy McCoy
Alice Davis
Pamela Mears
Debbie Mears
Darlene Mears
Linda Blake
Julie Weaver
Marlene Blake
North Adams
Mass
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Fire Auxiliary
Donald B. Myers
Mary Myers
Aberdeen
Proving Grounds
John Sausville
Boy Scout
North Star
Board of Trustees of
the State Association
Dunston
Inn
ANA
Dallas
Katherine Davis
University of Connecticut Health Center
Hartford
Marie Schoff
Visiting Nurse Association
Springfield
Hilda Packard
Newport
Krawczyk
Mr. and
Mrs. Clyde Mears
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