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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1966

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Johnson calls for a billion dollar federal spending cut

President Johnson urges a top level cut of one billion dollars in federal spending over the next three months. He meets with cabinet and agency chiefs to curb costs while Kennedy blasts cuts to education funds as shortsighted amid Viet Nam war costs. Labor data show February factory hiring dipping from January levels.

Washington UPI Johnson Robert F. Kennedy Den.y Kennedy Senate United States Viet Nam Congress Sion Robert Fleming Fleming Labor Department

Door Still Open For Talks With Britain

Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Smith said the door remains open for talks with Britain after Harold Wilson's electoral victory. He hinted a solution to the impasse is possible but declined to detail. Smith stressed the British government must decide how to engage Rhodesia but expressed hope someone in Britain would be willing to negotiate.

Salisbury, Rhodesia UPI Rhodesia Ian Smith Britain Harold Wilson Smith Wilson

Scenic Pownal Valley welcomes travelers to Vermont

Visitors entering Vermont from Massachusetts along U S 7 are greeted by a sign highlighting the Scenic Pownal Valley. The first view in the Green Mountain state is a picturesque scene described by Grimm, inviting travelers to enjoy Vermont's landscape.

Massachusetts U.S. 7 Pownal Valley Green Mountain State Grimm

France vows no pullout from Berlin despite NATO exit

Paris officials stressed Berlin garrison remains separate from NATO, with French troops to stay in the divided city alongside British and U.S. forces as long as needed. De Gaulle contemplates NATO policy with parliamentary support near certain after Communist party endorses anti NATO drive.

Paris UPI France NATO Berlin U.S Charles de Gaulle Communist Party de Gaulle Colombey-les-ceux-Eglises Etienne Fajon Humanite Fajon Socialist Group National Assembly Georges Pompidou

Rail strike winds down firemen ordered back to work

Washington says the nations first major railroad strike since World War I is virtually over after a federal court decision against the walkout. BLFE members, deterred by contempt risk, offer to return if no reprisals. J. E. Wolfe of the railroads calls it over in Chicago as 8,000 members had walked off.

Washington UPI Consultation United Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Episcopal Church United Church of Christ Disciples of Christ African Methodist Episcopal Church Evangelical United Brethren J. E. Wolfe Railroads Chicago The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen BLFE U.S Alexander Holtzoff U.S. Court of Appeals H. E. Gilbert Gilbert Wolfe

Americans Warned To Avoid Protests In Vietnam

United Press report notes large anti Ky demonstrations in Da Nang and Hue with thousands involved and Americans advised to avoid streets. Protests tied to Buddhist unrest threaten toppling Ky regime as officials warn of heightened civil disturbance and possible security actions.

DA Nang South Viet Nam UPD Nguyen Cao Ky Quach Thi Trang Ngo Dinh Diem Hue Pham Xuan Chieu U.S Mekong Delta Can Tho

Inside Silver anniversary Ice Capades review highlights

Carlo Walter-Page reviews the Inside Silver anniversary Ice Capades production while Roy Marsden recounts a trip to Florida and its Drift Fishing off the coast. A picture story by Tyler Resch features Brattleboro's Stephen Greene Press.

Carlo Walter Roy Marsden Florida Tyler Resch Brattleboro Stephen Greene Press

Neighborhood Study Planned In Troy N Y

A Neighborhood Analysis Study approved by the City Planning Commission will identify factors in physical deterioration to aid Urban Renewal and redevelopment funding. City Engineer's Office will conduct a 14 neighborhood data survey, outlining actions to improve street lighting streets, maintenance, playgrounds, shopping facilities and public services including medical dental services and cultural opportunities.

Troy N.Y City Planning Commission

North Bennington Private School Plans Long Range Expansion

Prospect School announced a move to The Lodge on Park Street to support future growth. Starting next September two classes of 25 to 30 five to seven year olds will enroll, with tuition $300 and scholarship aid available. Registrations days set. campaign for scholarship fund underway to reach about 140 students over several years.

North Bennington Prospect School Prospect Street Park Street the Lodge Louis P. Carini Carini J. McCullough Turner John McCullough

Educators Memorial Fund Drive Aims To Honor Four Killed Educators

Letters go to about 1000 residents in Bennington area to raise a $10,000 scholarship fund in memory of four educators killed in a September plane crash. John Kennedy Jr. chairs Educators' Fund Inc. and notes annual drives during Easter will seek ongoing donations to sustain scholarships for worthy local graduates. The four honored were Ralf S. Kates, the Rev Vincent J. Spinelli, W. Philip Walker and James H. Morgan.

Bennington North Bennington Shaftsbury Woodford Pownal John Kennedy Jr Educators’ Fund, Inc Nance College Kennedy Ralf S. Kates Vincent J. Spinelli C.S.C W. Philip Walker James H. Morgan Montpelier

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