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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

12

Whalen Defends Vermont Probation Department at AFL-CIO

Burlington Vermont Democratic candidate for attorney general Thomas L Whalen defended the state's Probation Department saying officers handled 1300 cases last year with over 80 percent of probationers avoiding trouble He contrasted this with GOP rival Davis's criticism and urged labor delegates to back the Democratic ticket citing costs and reforms under Democratic rule.

Burlington Vermont Thomas L. Whalen Arlington Afl-Cio Whalen United States FBI

Court Continues Case Of Interstate Car Crash

HOOSICK FALLS NY Richard Hustler 20 of Bennington and Hoosick Falls sees his case continued for two weeks to Oct 14 to secure counsel. Bail of 100 remained. Stratton Bennington driver charged with bald tires. Bryant Williamstown 24 seeks to represent self on burglary charge. a public defender was assigned. new warrant for petty larceny $170 filed. preliminary hearing Monday set.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Richard Hustler Bennington Hustler Ray Smith Stratton Robert K. Shiland Stratton George E. Dougherty Jr Daniel V. Bryant Water St Williamstown Bryant

Budget Of Bare Bones Budget Worries ETV In Vermont

Burlington UPI The Educational Television Broadcasting Council fears its proposed fiscal 1970 71 budget will not cover programs University of Vermont President Lyman Rowell said trustees finance committee cannot double the current budget The committee plans a biennial 1.2 million plus 276 000 capital requests about 700 000 less than staff proposal Richard Young Hoff appointee says the plan is bare bones and may worsen if the legislature cuts further endangering the ETV system

Burlington UPI Educational Television Broadcasting Council University of Vermont Lyman Rowell Trustees’ Finance and Budget Committee Rowell ETV Richard Young Council Young Philip H. Hoff

Jaycees Hear UC Manager At Mt. Anthony Meeting

Mt. Anthony Jaycees hosted Union Carbide plant manager E F Griffin as guest speaker. He argued that development hinges on situational exposure rather than changing personality, and noted the McCullough mansion in North Bennington becomes the permanent chapter home.

Mt. Anthony McCullough North Bennington Jaycees Neil Moss Paul Bohne III Dion Finnegan Barry Patton Edward Kearney

Marlboro to Honor Sam Chamberlain

Samuel Chamberlain of Marblehead Mass a renowned graphic artist will receive an honorary M A degree from Marlboro College at a Sunday convocation A brief ceremony in Rice Library precedes an exhibit of his selected works in the John Tyler Gallery at 2 30 pm The public is invited

Marlboro Samuel Chamberlain Marblehead Mass Marlboro College Rice Library John Tyler Gallery

Aiken Proposes Medicare Changes for 91st Congress

Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont says he will press two Medicare reforms when Congress convenes. He seeks drugs coverage under Medicare and a border amendment extending full coverage to beneficiaries along the Canadian border, both previously passed by the Senate but rejected by the House.

Washington George D. Aiken Vermont Aiken Senate House Health, Education and Welfare Wilbur J. Cohen State Department Social Security Administration Kansas City Kan Senate Finance Committee Vietnam

GM Price Rise May Force Chrysler Down

GM's 1.6 percent price hike averaging 69.55 dollars for cars may pressure Chrysler to roll back its 2.9 percent increase. White House welcomed GM move, while Johnson labeled Chrysler's rise as inflationary threat. Ford to announce 1969 prices soon.

Chrysler Detroit UPI General Motors Corporation Chrysler Corporation White House Johnson Ford

Ornery Weatherman Refuses To Quit

George Bulgarelli, once government and Berkshire County weather bureau head, keeps taking daily readings and teaching science after his Pittsfield Airport bureau closed. He seeks city support as a private weather man and invites the public to an open house at the Pittsfield Airport facilities to boost interest.

Pittsfield Mass UPI George Bulgarelli Berkshire Bulgarelli Crosby Junior High Weather Bureau

Fortas Nomination Faces Senate Filibuster Threat

The Senate Judicial Committee approved Fortas and foes plan a floor filibuster. Supporters must muster enough votes to invoke cloture if confirmed. Debate likely opens midweek with a cloture vote possible next Tuesday if a petition is filed by Mansfield. A two thirds vote is required to end the filibuster.

Senate Judiciary Committee Fortas Mansfield

Biggest Open House in Vermont Reveals New Medical Units

Burlington events mark a two day dedication as Medical Center Hospital of Vermont and University of Vermont open three new facilities for public tours. The Baird Building and Given Building will be toured 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 5, Marsh Life Sciences 3:30 to 5 p.m. after a 10 a.m. symposium at Ira Allen Chapel.

Vermont Burlington Medical Center Hospital of Vermont University of Vermont Baird UVM Marsh Life Sciences Ira Allen Chapel Given Mary Fletcher Medical Center Hospital of Given Medical Medical College Marsh Life Sci

Bennington Briefs State Police Auxiliary Meeting

The Vermont State Police Auxiliary will meet at the Old Bennington schoolhouse at 7 30 Wednesday night. Every member is asked to be present. Pvt Ronald Gallett who entered the armed forces July 8 has completed basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey and is on furlough for two weeks. He spent the first week with his fiancée Miss Margaret Barnes of Orwell and is with his parents Mr and Mrs Francis Gallett of School Street the second week. He will go to Ft Belvoir Va at the end of his leave and will be enrolled in a refrigeration school.

Vermont Bennington Pvt Ronald Gallett Armed Forces Fort Dix N.J Margaret Barnes Orwell Francis Gallett School Street Ft. Belvoir

Jobs in State Take Summer Jump to 183 100

Vermont total employment in August reached 183 100, up 900 from July and 3 400 from August 1967, per the September department report. Unemployment estimated at 5 250, down 1 000 from July and 1 100 from a year ago, with a 2.8 percent jobless rate the lowest for August since 1959.

Montpelier Vermont Department of Employment Security Maine New England

Ex College Poet Review Ties Bennington Past to Roethke Letters

A review by Kenneth Burke in The New Republic discusses a book of letters by Theodore Roethke to Burke and others, noting both writers’ Bennington College ties from 1943 to 1962 and the book’s introduction by Ralph J. Mills Jr. The piece highlights Burke’s long career as a critic and his personal acquaintance with Roethke.

Theodore Roethke University of Washington Press Kenneth Burke New Republic Bennington College Roethke Bennington Burke Ralph J. Mills Jr Sewanee Review

Recount Sought In District 30

A recount of District 30 primary votes will be held Thursday in Chittenden County Court. Superior Judge Rudolph Daley granted Lynn Bottum of Shelburne’s petition after Bottum finished third, 19 votes behind the second place. District includes St. George, Shelburne, Williston and Charlotte. incumbents Howard Landerville of Williston and C Rhodes Bucklin of Charlotte emerged as apparent winners.

Burlington UPD Chittenden Rudolph Daley Lynn Bottum Shelburne Bottum St. George Williston Charlotte Howard Landerville C. Rhodes Bucklin

Vermont Council Meeting Set For October Six Directors Nominated

Vermont Council will hold its annual meeting at 4 p.m. October 16 at the Tavern Motor Inn in Montpelier with Chairman Robert M. Tracy presiding. The nominating committee will report and six directors will be nominated for three year terms beginning January 1, 1969. The nominees will appear on the ballot at the council’s annual meeting in Boston November 21, held with the Associated Industries of Vermont.

Montpelier Vermont Council Tavern Motor Inn Robert M. Tracy Boston Associated Industries of Vermont

Vermont school trip and hospital tour details in local bulletin

The document outlines a student trip to Austria with total cost listed as $295, coverage by the normal school insurance, and notes on bus pickup timing. It also describes public tours of medical facilities on campus with building-by-building tour plans and parking arrangements. Obituaries are listed for Everett W. Gardner and Lawrence E. Littlefield with service details, burial plans, and attendees.

Fairfield Austria James Farmer

Obituaries from New York and Vermont towns

Obituary notices for Dorothy E. White of Tuxedo N Y John F Healy of Atkinson Street Bellows Falls Vt Rev Dr David Reid of Salisbury Vt Mrs James Casey of Hoosick Falls N Y William Steinmann of Pownal Vt details include survivors, burial plans and funeral arrangements

Burlington Workers Back AFL CIO Union in Local Vote

Seventy nine Burlington municipal employees cast ballots and 58 voted for the American Federation of State County and Municipal Workers as their bargaining agent with 21 opposed. Eighty one were eligible to vote and results go to the Vermont Labor Relations Board for certification, with a decision expected in about a week. Firemen were to vote Friday night at Central Fire Station on adopting the Firefighters Association as their bargaining agent after state Labor Board hearings.

Burlington UPI American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers Aflcio Vermont Labor Relations Board Central Fire Station Firefighters Association State Labor Board

Mt Anthony Stage To Be Baby Blue For TV Filming

Mt Anthony Union High School plans to paint the stage baby blue for a Carl Ruggles concert to be televised by National Educational Television this year. The Ford Foundation funds most of the $12 000 program budget with the stage color change to aid color television during the broadcast.

Mt. Anthony Mt. Anthony Union High School John H. Carton Jr Carton MAUHS Carl Ruggles Ford Foundation Ruggles Bennington

Hospital Notes admissions and births report 1968

On Monday September 23 1968 Admissions listed include Harold Goeney North Bennington Cecelia Lanoue Tracy Knights Bennington Barbara Potter Woodford Patricia Deshane Berlin N Y Dorothy Immen Arlington Helen Boyce Shushan N Y Lyle Livingston North Bennington Marguerite Lavoy Wilmington Charlotte Poor Whitingham Births Mr and Mrs William Deery Jr of Barber Pond Road Pownal a daughter born September 23.

Harold Goeney North Bennington Cecelia Lanoue Tracy Knights Bennington Barbara Potter Woodford Patricia Deshane Berlin N.Y Dorothy Immen Arlington Helen Boyce Shushan Lyle Livingston Marguerite Lavoy Wilmington Charlotte Poor Whitingham William Deery Jr Barber Pond Road Pownal

Nearly Unnoticed Law Will Save Town 3437 Dollars

Vermont lawmakers repealed the highway assessment that charged towns for state road upkeep. Bennington faced a $3437.40 bill for roughly 11 miles of Vermont and U.S. 7, but Deputy Atty. Gen. Louis Peck ruled the repeal effective July 1 means towns are not liable. Town officials planned to hold due payment until October 10, and now expect no payment at all. The state highway department had projected $366,000 in highway taxes for the year, funds now in question.

Vermont Bennington USA State Highway Department Vt, 9 U.S.7 Louis Peck Alma Langlois Highway Department

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State’s Probation Department Deane C. Davis GOP Davis Hoosac Thomas G. Restino Hoosick Asst. Dist Robert Reeves Troy Restino Sam Chamberlain Medicare Ornery Weatherman Bennington Briefs Civil Air Patrol Sqdn State Armory Cmdr Gordon L. Foster M.C. Smith Vermont State Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Inc Sheraton Motor Inn Adv Admiral Color Electronic Service Center Janet Flynn School of Baton Mr. Anthony Ences Hills Agricultural Science Building Terrill Home Economics Bailey Library Hills Science Hall Benedict Everett W. Gardner Carpenter Hill Hanson - Walbridge H. Glenn Payne First Baptist Church Robert Peckham Ernest Wilcox Kenneth Allen John Monroe Robert Fowler Walter Atwood North Pownal Payne Gardner Putnam Memorial Hospital Lawrence Littlefield Lawrence E. Littlefield Beech St Peter Bent Brigham Hospital St. Francis de Sales Thomas Bransfield Mahar & Son Funeral Home Lyman Hansen Steven Hansen Barry Richardson Lee Watters Gregory Blake Edward Pill Park Lawn Cemetery Father Bransfield Roxbury Kittery Toms River Donald E. White Tuxedo Donald Dorothy M.) E. White Philip Jeffrey Harriman Mt. Hope Cemetery Hastings John F. Healy Bellows Falls Atkinson Street Rockingham Memorial Hospital Elizabeth (Bogan) Healy North Walpole Thomas Healy Brattleboro Business Institute IBM Academy Hartford Conn Healy Vermont Football Officials’ Association Rockingham Players Moose Lodge Helen Kissel Jeanne Weldon Manchester Dante Brosnahan Monroe David Reid Gloversville N. Y St. Lawrence Methodist Salisbury William Edward Albert Reid North Adams Mary Mahar Salisbury Congregational Church Clarence Hock Bowen Shattuck Salisbury Cemetery Waite Funeral Middlebury Mrs James Casey North Hoosick Catherine A. Bates Fred and Liza (Potter) Bates Casey St. Hilda’s Guild St. Mark’s Episcopal Church J. Dennis Casey State University Oneonta David M Sean L. Casey George Wilkie Fred Bates George Bates Ilion Dorothy Bailey Ruth Green Mahar Funeral Home St. Mary’s Cemetery William F. Steinmann William Frederick Steinmann Ashfield Steinmann New York City Bausche & Lamb Delia Murphy Charles Gautsche Cozy Meadows Hanson Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home Westchester Ave Burlington Workers Salem’s Super All Beef Hamburg U.S Concord AJAX
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