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20 Bennington Banner, Thursday, July 15, I97fi Candidate Craig targets: State hiring freeze, 'unnecessary' lawyers missioners do the "real work" and the commissioner's Job is superfluous. Under a "zero budgeting" program, every budget dollar would have to be jubtified each fiscal year. 'We should not assume that every agency, every department, every program, every bureaucratic position somehow has a 'divine' right to Uve," Craig said. As governor, Craig said he would require each agency and department head to present to the governor a list of priority services. When the governor presented the budget to lhe legislature, he could outline priorites in the executive branch, The legislature could then implement either executive or legislative priority services while approving the budget, eliminating "across the board hacking and cutting." Craig also said he would decentralize government services, reluming to the communities their responsibility for such programs as education and RIPTON (UPI) Republican gubernatorial canidate William Craig says he would impose a freeze on all new hiring of state employes and eliminate "unnecessary" bureaucratic lawyers if elected.

To reduce the cost of government, Craig said Wednesday he would also install zero budgeting procedures, assign priorities lo agencies and de centralize government services. As Vermont State Colleges Chancellor, Craig said he cut 1830,000 from an operating budget of over $10 million, He said the savings derived from cuts In the administration, not in academic programs. Craig said he would make no new appointments tofillslate vacancies unless no one within (he bureaucracy could do the job as effectively as some high level appointee. He also urged elimation of unnecessary bureaucratic lawyers such as the commissioner of Banking and Insurance, Craig claims the two deputy com Sl. Peter Drum Corps from Connecticut is rme of ninny Battle Day parade and units coming lo Hit IWningtoii Battle Day festivities.

events are announced Attention given to Rec Center incidents games will be continued after the parade as well. The drum and bugle corps contest wili be held at 7:30 p.m at Spmelli Field. Tickets are available ($2 for adults). from all firemen, also at Walker's Market, Ad.rnis Clothes Shop and Chuck Sawyer's gas station. There tic somesurprises planned by lhe firemen Uiat reportedly involve the Sleamtrain scheduled to arri in Bennington on its maiden run on Sunday.

The Lrain is expected to arrive before noon. Proud warns thateven if the train does not get here on time, the parade will start promptly at the usual hour of 12:30. And veteran watchers of Proud's precise handling of all these parades know that he means it. The Battle Day festivities will be extended to Green Mountain Park in Powaal on Saturday night, when the feature race wil be the "Battle of Bennington Hace," with tie firemen presenting a ceremonial blanket lo the winner. Proud in his announcement of lhe weekend eventsput 'Amen" at 10:30 p.m.

on Sunday. Lady of Sorrows Drum Corps mi the Marquis or Granby, the latter two also from Connecticut Olher musical units which will set the tempo for paradcrs ate the Empire State Cadets cf Gloversville, JJ.Y.; the Green Sabers of Sc tuylerv illu N.Y., the Windham, N.Y. Flag and Drum Corps; the Anthony Union High School Band, the Cambridge Firemen's Baud and the Brultleboro Band. Although (he Sunday parade is the highlight of Bennington's traditional Batde Day weekend, the Bennington Fire Department, which is in charge all the events, has the entire weekend well planned This year they'll start off on Thursday right when (he Bennington Fire Department and Bainingloi Police Department do LatUe in Softball for the benefit of the Bennington Little League. Then on Friday night lhe Henninglon Fire Department and the Bennington Rural Fire Department will engage in a Softball game, with tbe Rescue Squad the beneficiary.

Bright and early on Saturday morning there will be riicoiiinlie games ar.d fire fighting drills i( tlK Mt Anthony field. Saturday afternoon will be the traditional Kids' Day with Sanies, fcod and nther activities to delight the young fry.srartiugat Ip.m At 3 p.m. lhe George Jones parachute j.mip?rs will put on a display nf Iheir prowe ss at he airport and Ihere will be rides for those who want to get an wervic of BeimingtDn on its memorable vcekend At7 p.m. on Saturday the dedication of the new storehouse ma riser on Monument Circle is scheduled to take place. At 7:30 p.m.

there will be a dince at Lhe airport, followed by a "super display" of fireworks. Tor which lhe firemen have allocated a hefty sum. The display will be handled by the Readsboro Fire Department, which is donating its time and tx pei Use fen fireworks show. Following the fireworks the dance will continue to 11:30 p.m. for uon dancers there will be open house at all the Bennington firehouses Sunday morning there will be fireomatic games and water polo at Ml.

Antony. The BSD poll worker may be opposed There wil) be a meeting Saturday morning at 11 at WiMaui Bennington, of the Bennington School District Board of Civil Authority. The purposed thesession is tnaddnames tc lhe checklist of eligible voters for the Aug Mt. Anfliony budget vote. (lerk Jane Betit wil tie submitting a fist of poll workers which will include Dawn K.

Welch, who brought charges of alleged misconduct during the tallying of votes during (he June election. Mrs. Betit says Ms. Welch's noininuhon may be opposed, Beckivith estate plans to be told MANCHESTER A public meeling lias been called at the town offices here at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22, to discuss the future of the estate of the late Mary Lincoln Beckwiih.

Representatives of the Christian Science lurch, to whom the estate was bcDjealhcdiiiMiss be on hand to explain their plans for it, according to attorney James B. Campbell of Manchester, execulor oS the estate. Miss Beckwiih, a great granddaughter of President AbraUnn Lincoln, died July 10, 1975 and left her estate to the Boston headquartered church, expressing the hope thai the "Hildene" homestead built by her grandfather, Robert Todd Lincoln, could be used frr public purposes, This year's Battle Day parade may go on forever, judging by advance plans aimounced by John P. Froud, parade chairman. Scheduled to stop cf promptly at 12:30 p.m.

on Sunday, Aug, 15, the parade will have 20 musical units 47 floats. Forty nine fire departments from Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Connecticut have accepted invitations to participate and there will be 900 marchers and 6 pieces of Ere fighting equipment wending their way along (lie parade route. Drum and huglc corps units in (he parade (who will also he in competition at the big event on Sunday night) are the Bengal Lancers from Trumbull, the Vanguards of Seymour, the Shnrelliifrs of Milford, Citations from Burlington, Pom Poms of Pittsfield, and Classics of East Haven, Conn. Also in the parade, but not the competition, will re the Royal Columbians, (he Southbury Eagles, WestburyDrum Corps, uH fromCbnnectinK; also OieCommunity Drum Corps from Procforsville, Our Town recycling The Bennlngdn Recycling Committee met Wednesday night and reviewed a written report by David Burg, director of (he Bennington Berkshire Counties Recycling tnmmiitee. The report explained that recent problransof collection by the BBCRC were due lo mechanical problems with the committee's truck.

ThcBBCIiC is now working at a deficit, but hupis to return to the black by collecting more recyclables from the 10 member towns. People wishing to recycle may bring (heir materials to the sheds in the town parking lot between Depot and North streets. Newspapers and magazines are the only acceptable types of paper. They should be separated. Glasses and bottles shoul be separated Decision Continued from Page 1 for a substantial period of time." "1 hadn't known them before," he continued, "except for Jackson and Muskie, who had stayed with me in Atlanta when I was governor and they were running in 1972 1 dedded right away that I had a good crop, that there was no need for me to feel uncomfortable and go looking somewhere else," Had the relative success or failure of convention speeches by prospective numlngnates had any impact on his thinking? Did it matter to him that Muskie and Sen.

John Glenn of Ohio had made hide impact, that Sen. Frank Church of Idaho had been cheered tD the rafters? "i can't say that I've paid any attention to that at all," Carter replied. "1 didn't think they gave Sen, Glenn a chance to be heard, and I thought Sen, Muskie's speech was very good on television." Recreation Director Roger Goudnow has already laken action against some ol the youths involved in ah incident last Tuesday at the Recreation Center, when several ganged up and intimidated another person. Theinddent, referred lo ina letter (o the edllor today, was unfortunate, Goodnow said, and lie has since spoken to his staff about what to do when a similar situation arises. Goodnow said he was glad Mrs.

Joyce Hanson had brought (he matter to his attention, and said that following a meeting with her Wednesday, "I think she left satisfied." He also explained that once lie knows ol Bennington Briefs Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mathers of 15 Browning Place will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary the week of July 19. The tonight's meeting of the I Leche League has been postponed until Thursday, July 22, at 6p.m. at the home of Pal Guodnow, 403 Northside Drive.

For further inf ormalion call Marie Watson at M2 34JS. Eslella Boone of Chicago, 111., has been visiting her aunt. Aura Dickinson of the Willows Trailer Park, and other relatives and friends during the past week. Sunday's hike of the Bennington section of the Green Mountain Club will be to the' top of Bromley Mountain, on (he Long Trail cast of Manchester. This hike of miles is over a good trail with only moderate climbing, and (he view from lhe (op of Bromley is among the best in southern Vermont.

Hikers will meet at the First Vermont Bunk and Trust parking lot at 1 pjn. All hikes are open to inter ested persons. Leader: Bob Agat'd, M24387. Navy Seaman Andrew Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Leland Russell Sr. of 303 Pleasant participated in the International Naval Review in New York Harbor on July 4 as a crewmembcr of the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. The first in a series of Bicentennial lectures sponsored by the Old First Church in Old Bennington will be heard at 7:30 tonight at the church. The speaker is Charles Ijitham Jr. of North Thelford, whose topic is "Asa Burton and (he New England Theology." Rep.

Christowe declines to run for office again DOVER Incumbent Slate Rep. Margaret Christowe of West Dover rjjis morning announced that she would not seek reelection from Bennington Windham District 1 to me state legislature in November. Mrs. Christowe, who also said iie would not run for the stale Senate, cited "important personal business" as the reason why she was retiring from state politics after only one term. She said her decision had nothing to do with dissatisfaction with the legislature mid that her experiences there had provided her with "one of (he most interesting experiences of my life." "This is a painful decision, as you can imagine," she said The legislature, die said, "has been a fulfilling experience for mc," cut personal business will take up a good deal of my time (his year, and I can't in all honesty run for reelection with only a small tape that I can devote me time necessary to do the job." Mrs.

Christowe's husband Stnyan was a Windham County slatesenalor for aeyeral terms until his retirement two years ago. Mrs. Christowe said there was "ample taluU" lo fill her vacancy, if "only the able and competent will come forward." She also endorsed the re election of her colleague Raymond Poor of Whitingham, also a Republican and an incumbent. Alsorunning are G. William Hamilton of Wilmington, Republican, and Stanley Dodge of Marlboro, Democrat.

a trouble spot, or of potential problems, he can take steps to prevent future problems, bu he nee ds to know where the trouble is He urged people to contact him when they see something going on they don't like, and he also urged individuals to assume some responsibility in policing their own recreation center. For instance, he said that during the incident in question, part of which occurred in the men's locker room, where (he female lifeguard on duty obviously could not eo, there were adults who observed the taunting and reportedly lewd behavior of the youths, but did nothing to stop it. Goodnow referred to the entire situation as sad, saying it "should not have happened. 1 le said he has suspended several youths for two weeks, and hasspoken with their parents. But he added that he could never guarantee that incidents like this one would not happen again.

Obituaries DOROTHY B.RICH A ravs Ide servi oe was lo be condu cted 1Mb afternoon at 3:30 at Grandvi Cemetery, North Bennington, for Mrs. Dorothy Bolton Rich, former North Bennington resident, who died Tuesday In Point Pleasant, N.J. Daughter of Percival andJuney (Wood) Bnlfon, she was bom in Worcester, Sep I. 27, 1907. and had also resided in Rutland nod Brandon.

She leaves two daughters, Beverly Carter ami BeLsy Rich, both of Peekskdl, N.Y., Iwo sisters, Mrs. P.J. Schoonover of Sea Girl, N.J.,andMrs. G.S. Gilford of SI.

Petersburg, Fla two brothers, Percival ol Camden, N.H., and Wioliam of Normandy Beach, N.J., also three grandchildren MYRTLE A FRANK Private funeral servic ea will be held In Cambridge. N.Y., for Mrs. Myrtle A. Fraikof South Union Street, Cambridge, who died Tuesday at Mary McClellan Hospital, Cambridge, after a long Diners. Mrs.

Frank, moder of Troy, N.Y.. Assemblyman Neil A. KeDeher's wife, would have been 84 on Aug. 9. Native of Minler, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (Krabbee) Brown and a member of the Cambridge Senior Citiiens Club.

Besides her widower, Elmer, and her daughter in Troy, she leaves two olher daibters, Mrs. Paul Davidson Troy and Mrs. Joseph Canzerl of Cambridge, two sons, Everett cf Hacienda Heights, and Ret. Lt, Col. Gordon Frank of Balbria, Canal Zone, Panama; 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Robert Purringtcn, pastor of the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, will conduct the funeral service and other committal prayers at the graveside in Woodlands Cemetery, Cambridge, Funeral EDWABD II.PlNSONNEAULTSr. The ftneral of Edward H. Pinsonneault a. of 217 Park St.

was held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart Church, where theldlurgyof Christian Death and Burial was offered by the Rev. Harry Elchum, C.S.C., associate pastor. A prayer service at lhe Mahar Son Funeral Homepreceded the. funeral Mass. Bearers were five grandsons, Richard, Michael, Ronald, Robert and Joseph Pinsonneault, dso Joseph Barbeau.

Altar boys were three grandsons, Gregory, John and James Pinsonneault. Honorary bearers from the Si. Jean de Baptiste Society were Mr. and Sirs. Paul Gendron, Mrs.

Arthemise Plourde, Irene O'Grady, Rita Cole and ArtHir ForBer. Burial followed in the family plot, Park Lawn Cemetery, Bennington, with Ft, Elchom offering committal prayers. Calling at the funeral home Tuesday right were members of lhe Loyal Order of Moose, Hks lodge, Knights of Columbia and Fraternal Oroer cf Eaglei. Ft, Elchom conducted awake service and led recHatlon of tbe Rosary. Mr.

Pinsonneault died Monday at Putnam Memorial Hospital. center in order by color and rinsed. Aluminum products and metal cans should he smashed Hat. The sheds are all marked and recyclers should be careful to put the aterial in the proper place. Pelkie's decision MI.Ailthuny Union Senior Hgh Principal Clarence Pclkie said this morning he "expects for all intents and purposes" lo be the next principal of South Glens Falls High School in New York.

Pelkiewas one of three final candidates interviewed for (ho job by school board members Wednesday night. The board's decision ins not been officially announced, and will be held secret unlil its next regularineeJingJulySl when the decision wil be formally rallied. Petkiehas tc en prim ipal at Ml. Anthony for four years. He has ncl signed a contract torn ex I year.

Convention Continued from Page I with a grin. In his moment of glory, Carter sat on a sofa cradl ing his proud mother, Lillian, 70, in one arm and holding his daughter Amy, 8, and grandson Jason, in his lap. Alone poinlLa scene of (taring cibzens in his hometown appeared on one screen. "I've never seen (hat many people in Plains," he exclaimed. Then, rolling up his left shirtsleeve, he stood up, broke into a broad smile, and moved closer lo the bank of three television sets In lis roam.

He sat dawn, folded his hands under his chin and watched his wile, Rosalynn, fighting bark tears of joy in the convention hall as told reporters of their long journey together from political oblivion through the primaries lo ultimate victory. Sen. Robert T. Stafford, who is expected to overcome a weak challenge by attorney Jack Welch for the GOP nomination, he has raised more money Irian any other eandidale, He said he has received JU.OCu in contributions, and lias also taken out a $4,000 loan. He said Salmon has managed to raise about (11,000, And he added that it was easier for a silting gov em or to atf ract on ey 'People will pay (10 a head just so they can be near the governor," Skinner said, "even if they And he added that it was easier for a sitting governor to attract money.

"People willpayjioaheadjust so they can be near the gave mor Skinner said even if (hey are going to vote for me. And they won't pay $10 to see me, because they know they can me in their own living rooms, for free." The Skinner Salmon debate will he held in the Bennington Elementary School multi purpose room Thursday, July 22, beginning al 7:30 pm, Hospital Notes WEDNESDAY, JULY U. 19H Admissions John Carpenter. Ann Gould, Harry Brfega, Bennington; Shirley Brlggs, Pownal; Ruth Wafting, Salem, N.Y.; Halton Bowen, Readsbow. Births Son to Mi.

and Mrs, John Thompson of North Bennington. Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Britch of Bennington. DfK hirgeB Beatrice Gilman, Bennington; Christopher Sandem, Manchester; William Liporace, Bethel.

Scott Skinner p8 Continued from Page 1 making a total national health care cost ol 238 billion Skinner said Uiatso lar he was unaware ol any positions on healthcare taken by his Democratic rival in the primary contest, and said that the governor's record on promoting health care was marked by a lack of leadership. He also pointed lo his Own record with VPIRG in developing, researching and prompting legislation to improve the health services for Verrocnters. He said the so called "tooth fairy" bill, which funded dental care programs for children was written by VPIRG when Skinner was director, and ho gave Lt. Gov. Brian Bums, now running for governor, credit for successful sponsorship of Uie measure.

VPIRG was also directly involved in the hearing aid legislation, which requires a bearing lest by a doctor before purchase of a hearing aid, to make sure (he problem can be treated by a hearing aid. That legislation, now a law, was sponsored by Sen. John Alien, Wlndsor County, now running for lieutenant governor. "I'm saying I have a real record on health care," SHnner said. "Salmon has said the key issue in the campaign will be leadership.

I agree, I have a record, and I hope people compare It to Salmon's." Skinner, showing few signs of weariness despite his grueling campaign schedule, stressed that his association with VPIRG was not something he downplayed for fear of raising an ultra liberal Image. "VPIRG Isn't something I'm afraid of. 1 have a positive record, People want to know what you're going to do if elected, and the beet way to know is to look at (that you've already done." Skinner also said that except for GOP 1 An investment in art lhe auulhern Vermont chapter, nnd tvto planter cnVta made this spring hy Rigg's class. The one next to Person ib of hinieolf. He will use the money lo travel to museums and craft fairs thin summer.

Jlichael Persons of Pownal, center, received a S150 acholnrBhip from the Southern Vermont chnpter of the American Penwomen's Association. Pictured itith Persons art: Jim Rigg, left, Mt. Anthony Union High School arl teacher, Lucy Donne, president df.

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