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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1970

Page

5

Massive search for missing Leah Sarachuk continues in Vermont

A large search by state troopers, bloodhounds, wardens, and volunteers began at dawn for Leah Sarachuk, missing since Sept. 10 from New York. Authorities suspect the governess Anna Frolich’s death may be linked, though autopsy could not determine cause.

Monkton UPI Leah Sarachuk New York National Guard Vermont State Police Anna Meier Frolich Leah Phillip Sarachik Robert Iverson State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Frolich

Davis names new mediator for Jones and Lamson dispute

Gov. Deane C. Davis appointed Roe B. McKenzie a Montpelier banker as his personal representative to settle the 15 week strike at Jones and Lamson Co in Springfield. McKenzie, former Rock of Ages executive, replaces Albert Cree who withdrew due to Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp procedures before the Public Service Board. The 700 plus United Electrical Workers idle since June 8 press for swift negotiations. Meux lands first local theatre role in England as a body on stage for two hours.

Montpelier UPI Deane C. Davis Jones and Lamson Co Springfield Roe B. McKenzie Montpelier National Bank Albert Cree Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp Public Service Board Davis McKenzie Rock of Ages United Electrical Workers Jones Lamson

Fuel oil shortage warning prompts New England import call

A UPI report shows Robert E. DeBlois of the New England Fuel Institute warning a Senate subcommittee that current heating oil imports are insufficient for New England. He urged unlimited imports of number two fuel oil to the East Coast and immediate allocation increases to northeast districts to avert winter chaos. He cited 150,000 barrels per day as a target and urged action by January.

Washington UPI New England New England Fuel Institute Robert E. DeBlois DeBlois Senate Thomas McIntyre D-N.h William S. Jones National Oil Jobbers Council United States Jones U.S

Morrisseau to lead Liberty Union campaign in Vermont

Dennis J. Morrisseau announced in Montpelier that he will stay as the Liberty Union Party congressional candidate for November to sustain the fledgling third party effort in Vermont. He previously lost a Democratic primary and faced pressure from major Democrats including Philip Hoff to withdraw. In Hanover, Leo O'Brien pledged sewage treatment as a gubernatorial priority if elected, criticizing Republicans for unclear backing of a $50 million bonding plan and emphasizing state aid to local treatment plants. The Social Welfare Department proposed a $55 million FY1972 budget with over $21.5 million in state funding, citing higher caseloads for aid to families and general assistance. Vermont’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.8 percent with 3,427 unemployed, a week-end total down 150 but up 2,000 from 1969.

U.S Philip Hoff O’shea Leo O’brien Francis Esposito Salmon Hoff Winston L. Prouty Hanover N.H UPI Vermont O’brien WDCR Republican Party Deane C. Davis Montpelier Employment Security Department

Mass call surge marks worst traffic jam in Albany

In Albany a flood of 34000 calls an hour overwhelmed New York Telephone as residents sought information on the mass murders at the State Office Campus. Callers faced dial-tone waits up to three minutes, far above the usual three seconds. The State Bank of Albany cut its prime rate to 7 percent as several New York banks followed suit. Niagara Falls reports a man, age unspecified, died after leaping from the Canadian side. he told tourists he wanted to see a man go over the falls without a barrel and police could not identify him.

Albany Capital New York Telephone Co State Office State Bank of New York City Niagara Falls

NU faces high cost for Sheffield rock in hydro plant plan

Berkshire Sheffield borings show soft shale rock unsuitable for the roof of NU’s proposed hydroelectric cavern. NU public relations chief Bragg warned converting the rock would be a sizable cost factor. Falls Village borings in Connecticut show no adverse conditions. Further borings will move halfway up the mountain toward the Pond as part of the pump storage project, planned to be the largest worldwide.

Sheffield Northeast Utilities Charles R. Bragg Falls Village Conn

Ramblers limited as Oct. 12 hike faces posted land

Mt Greylock Ramble set for October 12 may be blocked by landowners posting access. James McC Smith cited Picard farm now Hass & Co. of Boston and Thiel Farm as examples, noting Thunderbolt Trail access would require crossing private property.

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