ACLU sues to overturn sex bias at Harwood High
The Vermont ACLU filed federal suit to overturn seventh and eighth grade shop classes restricted to boys and home economics for girls at Harwood Union High School. Eight sets of parents sue on behalf of their children. ACLU seeks immediate order and cites equal protection under the 14th Amendment and federal funding rules. The board, principal, and superintendent are named defendants as funds for expanded programs are debated.
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Virginia Roth
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Grants Totals Almost $100000 To Putnam Institute
National Cancer Institute grants totaling 100000 support Putnam Memorial Hospital Research Institute staff for 1973 1974. Dr Helene Toolan and Dr K A O Ellem receive 62400 as institute director and former director. Dr Solon Rhode III gets 27528, and Dr John Gierthy receives 3949 from Vermont Cancer Society.
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UVM Asked to Halt New Living Learning Center Work
Major Vermont contractors urged the University of Vermont to pause construction of a living and learning center. University officials indicated they would not act on the request and told contractors to bring it to Carlson Construction, the project firm. The Burlington strike involves labor disputes with Carpenters and Bricklayers locals, with testimony about removing union security and claims of police brutality during picketing at St. Paul’s Cathedral site.
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International Brotherhood of Carpenters
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Laborers International Union Local 522
Arthur Deloy
James Girouard
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Robert Abare
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Deloy
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Weeks School fires psychologist Dav id Egner
Vergennes officials dismissed Weeks School psychologist David Egner amid his accusations of abuse at the school for unruly youths. State officials dismissed the charges as unsubstantiated, noting only hearsay in most cases. A 1986 disturbance followed a firing of a house parent and protests by students.
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Rev Vander Groef dies former Old Bennington pastor
The Rev. John W. Vander Groef, former pastor of the First Congregational Church of Old Bennington, died Wednesday in Lubec Maine where he led the Lubeck Congregational Church. A Bloomfield Nyack NYU graduate, he previously served in New York New Jersey and Maine before Vermont. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 at Lubec Congregational Church. Memorials may be given to Lubec
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Mallary misses vote on wages in veto clash
Vermont Rep Richard Mallary who opposed the minimum wage bill and planned to vote to override President Nixon's veto missed the roll call due to late notice. He called the outcome embarrassing and said he would record his stance in the congressional record. Gov Salmon urged a position change citing affect on over 30,000 Vermont workers.
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Bennington Briefs Update Local Meetings and Events
Keith Wallace Vermont State Farm Bureau president and Gerald Wilcox county dairy chair met with 18 trustees Monday night at the Smith home to discuss resolutions for the October 3 Rupert Congregational Church annual meeting and pot luck supper. The Star-Lite Singles host a Western dance September 19 in Dalton with Dave Mahar calling. Chapel Nursery School fall registration Friday 1 to 4 with fee five dollars and seven dollars weekly. Bennington First Baptist youth group outing September 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. The Pharmacy will be closed Sunday September 23 for a Vergennes educational program.
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Temple Beth-El Plans Monday Congregation Meeting
Joseph Y. Shaffe president of Temple Beth-El urges all members to attend an important meeting Monday September 24 at 8 p.m. at the temple to discuss arrangements and decisions for the high holy days. Men and women should be present at 8 p.m. sharp.
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