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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1965

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New Viet Nam Moves To Be Told by Taylor

Washington United States plans to intensify the Vietnam war as President Johnson chairs a war council to hear Maxwell D Taylor's new proposals. Taylor urges stronger air attacks on North Vietnam, more military aid to South Vietnam, and possible ground forces expansion. Taylor will meet at the State and Defense Departments and may return to Saigon for further talks.

Washington UPI Johnson Council of War Maxwell D. Taylor Viet Nam Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara Executive Mansion Taylor U.S North Viet Nam Hanoi White House Saigon State Defense Departments State Department Southeast Asia Mittees House Senate

Cutts Conference Fails to Finish Anti Apportionment Deal

Montpelier reports that House and Senate conference committees have not resolved differences on the Cutts anti apportionment resolution. The House resolution calls for a federal constitutional convention to amend the U.S. Constitution.

Senate Unit Favors Sunday Beer

The Senate Public Health Committee voted 5-0 to allow beer and wine sales in Vermont on Sundays, with proponents predicting $100,000 in annual tax revenue and improved retail competition with New Hampshire. The measure would extend Sunday cocktail service hours with full meals, while broader constitutional debate and a House resolve clash threaten progress, likely sealing the resolve as a dead issue.

Connecticut River Valley New Hampshire

Jobless Fund Bill Okayed Hoff Seeks Wider Measure

In Montpelier the House passed a bill to gradually raise the Vermont Unemployment Compensation Fund reserve. Gov Hoff said he may veto if the measure reaches his desk, arguing the fund is far short of a safe level. The plan would add 1.5 million over two years while the fund stands around 7 million. Hoff aims for 9.5 million by 1967. The House also approved a pension Social Security reform. Senate action raised property tax relief from 35 to 75 dollars.

Montpelier House Senate Vermont Philip H. Hoff Hoff

House Reapportionment Battle Set Next Week

Vermont lawmakers face a key vote as the House Reapportionment Committee proposed a 150 member body, aiming to trim 96 seats from the current 246. Small town reps push to keep the size near present levels, while talks of 210 and 240 member plans circulate, potentially triggering a floor fight and a ding-dong battle.

Thomas A. Chadwick Chester Chadwick

Pownal Listers Uncertain Over Taxing Temporary Harness Horses

In Green Mountain Park, sisters begin listing for local taxes on hundreds of harness horses for the 1965 spring meet. Officials worry the plan is unfair for a temporary occupancy and note only horses present on listing date April 1 are taxed. liens could be placed but collection falls to the tax collector.

Pownal Green Mountain Park Racetrack State Joseph J. Tornabene Torsnabene

Inside column teases Cal Coolidge Plymouth plan

On the Inside columnist Ron Raynolds outlines Cal Cool idge's Plymouth project with page four coverage. Mentions a Ford Foundation curriculum program seeking a new director on page five. First Vermont Job Corps recruits depart for Texas training on page seven. North Shire study group bids to attract fourteen legislators on page ten.

Ron Raynolds Cal Coolidge Plymouth Ford Foundation Vermont Job Corps Texas North Shire

Dynamite blast injures 13 year old in Birmingham

A dynamite bomb exploded in Birmingham's Negro section injuring a 13 year old. Unexploded devices were found at the homes of Mayor Albert Boutwell and Councilwoman Nina Miglianico. Police said bombs included 15 sticks and 45 sticks of dynamite with timing devices. one was disarmed by M J Miglianico. Authorities suspect diversions from the mayoral homes.

Birmingham Ala UPD T.R. Crowell Albert Boutwell Nina Miglianico Boutwell Miglianico M.J. Miglianico Washington, D.C Albert Jr

Poverty unit incorporates approves headstart in Bennington

Bennington County anti poverty group voted to incorporate and sponsor a summer Headstart program for preschoolers. The Bennington County Economic Opportunity Council Inc will handle papers, with Robert E Cummings Jr to draft them. The group aims to quickly use federal funds under the Economic Opportunity Act and plans to operate independently from Rutland County if possible.

East Arlington Bennington County Federated Church of East Bennington County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc Robert E. Cummings Jr Federal Office of Economic Opportunity Washington Gloria Gil Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity Bennington-Rutland

Unrest at Bennington Courthouse Over Fertilizer Fight

Police dispersed about 75 people at the county courthouse after a heated meeting on a unified approach to Bennington's problems. A woman’s inflammatory speech sparked the dispute as late March sleet and wind swirled outside the red brick building. Inside, civic groups and commissions gathered, signaling plans for action despite the urban tension.

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