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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
1
A GOP sponsored measure in the Vermont House would allow towns to form study committees, submit findings to county courts, and put consolidation to residents. If approved locally, the plan goes to the Legislature. Gov Hoff has urged consolidation of local services.
Esther James, 66, wins 211500 libel verdict against Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr for calling her fat bag woman and graft collector. The all white jury in State Supreme Court delivered the judgment as Powell plans an appeal. James says she will donate part of the award to charity.
A Vermont House bill would create a migrant labor board to advise health and other departments on standards for housing and health in migrant camps. It reflects a clash between Health Commissioner Robert Aiken and Shaftsbury church leaders who pushed broader rules and licensing powers, with church members later influencing the measure.
The Senate approved 375 million dollars in federal grants to help cities solve transit problems by a 52 to 41 vote. The measure, trimmed from 500 million, moves to the House where further fights are expected.
The Labor Department shows March unemployment dropping to 5.6 percent from 6.1, with 4,501,000 unemployed. Nonfarm payrolls rise 800,000 to 67,148,000, a March record, as Secretary Wirtz cautions against premature celebration and cites proposed tax cuts to spur growth and jobs.
Inside Haff reports severe funding shortfalls threaten the state road program as costs rise and budgets tighten. Officials warn projects may stall without additional revenue, bidding delays loom, and maintenance backlogs grow across counties.
Opposition outnumbered supporters at a Vermont House hearing on a bill to abolish trading stamps. Housewives testified about lower prices with stamps, while others warned of price increases in chain stores. John Carbine of S H Green Stamps cited historic legal precedents and state experiences to argue against prohibition.
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff welcomes Senate hearings on the Civil Defense training program to clarify issues over the deletion of ideological content from the CD curriculum. Hoff expects no immediate witness role, while Lt. Gov. Ralph Foote and Education Commissioner A John Holden defend and oppose the policy, and American Legion Vermont opposes the ban.
Army commanders and rebel navy leaders planned talks in Buenos Aires to discuss a conditional settlement aimed at halting Argentina's four day revolt. Proposals included halving the navy and trying navy leaders, with the rebels insisting on Guido's removal and election cancellation as key terms.
Atomic physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, denied a security clearance in 1954, is selected for the AEC’s highest award the $50 000 Fermi Award. The selection was confirmed by an AEC spokesman and expected to be announced by the White House.
Fidel Castro orders a halt to repatriation flights for American citizens seeking to leave Cuba amid U S tensions. About 100 Cuban-Americans and families planned to fly to Miami today as Swiss officials note a linkage to ransom installments for Bay of Pigs invaders.
The Senate Armed Services Committee cut 771 million from Defense Department requests for aircraft missiles and hardware yet joined the House to approve 363.7 million for RS70 bomber development. Post Office funds were trimmed by 91.964 million despite Day warnings of possible service cuts including no Saturday deliveries.
Four Massachusetts youths escaped serious injury when their car left U S 7 near the Howard Johnson in Bennington. William Marsh and John Burnham were thrown from the car. Marsh and Burnham suffered facial and knee injuries. driver Albert Landry sustained dental, facial and arm injuries. Thomas King had a finger cut. They were treated at Putnam Memorial Hospital and released. State police said they were en route to Bennington Catholic High School.
The Soviet Union announced willingness to establish a direct telecommunication link between Washington and Moscow to avert accidental nuclear war. Tsarapkin said talks could start immediately with both sides free to choose termination points in their capitals.
Moscow reports Lunik 4 neared the moon early today but issued no statement. Officials say silence not deemed significant and data from the 3130 pound traveler may be awaited before any official release.
An extensive new study on the TFX warplane cost will run up to 60 days and may slow the dispute over the fighter bomber contract. In Cleveland, a 126 day newspaper strike ends as printers return to work and ratify contracts.
More than 3,000 Cuban refugees and Bay of Pigs veterans are training in the U.S. military. They will join Army Navy Marine and Air Force units at four bases as they complete training. The program aims to aid refugees facing job barriers and develop their skills through service.
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