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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1970
Page
12
Vermont state police state five year old Leah Sarachik was not with her governess Mrs Anna Frolich when a large woman was sighted a day after Leah vanished. Lt Robert Iverson said a gas station attendant near Middlebury recall serving Mrs Frolich 56 the night of September 11.
An American, Marc Huessy of Jericho VI, sentenced in East Berlin to seven years for criticizing the East German government says he may appeal. An East Berlin court handed down Friday’s verdict for provocation against the state, with Western lawyers involved and an appeal deadline within a week.
Vermont Attorney General James Jeffords postponed a Thursday decision on whether to sue International Paper Company of Ticonderoga New York. He will review the IPC plant operations and pilot sludge removal plans before announcing his ruling. The report also recounts a separate homicide mystery involving Mrs Frolich and a missing child with police and FBI involvement.
Williamstown Vermont candidate Bernard O'Shea tells the School Prayer Committee and via WSNO hot line that no hindrance should block sincere religious expression in public schools. He opposes coercion, supports optional school discussions on religion, and warns against defiance of law and Supreme Court rulings. He stresses free exercise of religion for both teachers and students within legal bounds.
Democratic candidate Philip Hoff says he will fully disclose campaign fund sources if Sen. Winston Prouty does the same and supports a joint cap on political advertising for the fall campaign. Hoff criticized Prouty’s $250,000 spending claim and defended his primary filing showing just over $15,000 spent.
Funeral services were held for Francis A Buck 37 of Pownal at First Baptist Church Williamstown with burial in East Lawn Cemetery Williamstown Buck longtime resident active in local groups and on Mt Greylock Regional High School custodial staff The readsboro Baptist Church held services for David J Sprague 15 whose body was found after he disappeared with burial in North Hill Cemetery readsboro Bearers came from several towns and states including Maryland Indiana New Hampshire Connecticut Massachusetts and Brandon
Senator Winston S. Prouty says the White House will unveil a five point plan to ease a predicted winter heating fuel shortage in New England. He reports the region will be allowed to import an extra 80 000 barrels per day of No 2 oil in October November and December, on top of the current 105 000 barrels daily. The plan will be announced within a few days.
The Cora B Whitney School PTG meets tonight at 7 30 at the school due to an earlier error. Bennington Little League gathers Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Bradford Hood and Ladder rooms. Henry Simpatico performs at the Bennington Club Friday with snacks by Mr and Mrs William McGuinness. Girl Scout Troop 301 meets at St Peter's Church Friday at 3 15 with leaders Mrs Donald Langlois and Mrs Verne Corkum. Brownie registration for Troops 21 and 373 is Thursday at 3 15 in Sacred Heart parish hall. Second and third grade girls may join Troop 21 led by Mrs Donald Capella (Thursday) or Troop 373 led by Mrs John LeMieux (Wednesday). Elks Lodge State President visitation is Saturday with a roast beef supper 7–9 and dancing 9–12. No injuries in a two car collision at School and Pleasant streets Monday 9 30 p m, drivers James A Stratton 17 of 318 North Branch St and Andrea B Rogers 30 of Burlington, roads wet. The 1 40 Club annual dinner is Friday at 7 p m at the Round House in Manchester. Mary Miner begins September 29 at Hairstyles By George 234 North St Bennington. appointment 442 4300. ADV Pat and Ralf Coykendall withdraw from The Voice of Manchester as of Sept 24 1970. ADV
Rosh Hashanah begins Wednesday evening at temple Beth El with the new year and the Shofar sounded Thursday morning at 11. In Washington, officials consider a stopgap fuel plan to ease Northeast heating fuel shortages, including higher imports and easing crude oil rules, amid looming winter needs.
Dr Edward Kormandy of Washington DC lectured at Bennington College on energy flow in food chains and warned of a widening gap between potential food production and rising needs driven by population growth. He cited world outputs of 55 billion metric tons from sea and 109 billion from land, with future increases hinging on pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation amid ecological limits and risks to waterways.
MONTPELIER UPI Public Service Commissioner Ernest Gibson refused to comment on a speculative report that Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp would receive permission to issue 80 million in long term notes. The plant costs 135 million for a 540000 kilowatt Vernon, Conn River site. Environmental groups push for tighter radioactive discharge safeguards while the board retains environmental oversight. Gibson noted no ruling yet and said discussion would be improper until the order is issued. The agency is racing to complete the order for Wednesday release.
A 27 year old Wordsboro woman escaped injury when her car a 1968 Ford Mustang convertible driven by Norma S. Robinson went off the right side of Route 11 30 in Winhall hit a guard post on a curve. State Police reported the incident this morning.
The Egyptian people reacted with shock and mourning, pouring into Cairo and other cities. Women tore at hair and scratched faces while men wept openly. About two million crowded Cairo streets and hundreds of thousands gathered near the presidential palace and Nasser's home as others moved toward railways and roads to attend the funeral.
Vermont politician O'Brien argues new jobs exist but state suffers from unemployment rising in welfare programs. He cites a longtime worker laid off after 35 years and lacking retirement plans, questioning what happens when unemployment payments end. O'Brien praises primary victory over Daley and urges county and town committees to act.
Monday session before Judge John P Morrissey included Crosby A Perry Readsboro who pleaded no contest to careless driving after a July 27 crash and a $50 fine. Leroy Thomas Jr Bennington pleaded guilty to July 19 speeding with a $25 fine. Raymond Crawford North Adams pleaded guilty to Sept 22 breach of peace and was fined $25. Lawrence Amell Bennington pleaded guilty to Aug 22 accident and received a $50 fine. William McGee Woodford pleaded guilty to uninspected vehicle on Sept 14 with additional not guilty plea to suspended license and release in own recognizance. Paul Eagan Bennington pleaded not guilty to Sept 7 driving to endanger and released in own recognizance. Mrs. Sandra Pearson Londonderry pleaded no contest to Sept 21 speeding and fined $25. Robert Valeo Manchester pleaded guilty to Sept 1 driving while intoxicated with a $150 fine. the charge amended to under the influence of alcoholic beverages.
Admissions list for Michael Devenow Colleen Walker Christopher Berry and others from Bennington Pawlet Hoosick Falls Pownal and nearby towns. Discharges include Salvatore Caprio Thomas Harrington Mrs Linda Wright and daughter and others. Births note two Sept 28 births and a Kan arrival. state Agriculture Department seeks a 1.1 million dollar budget led by Commissioner Edward Eurich with 330 000 for inspection programs.
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