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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1966
Page
2
Dr Max Barrows deputy education commissioner Montpelier will retire June 1 from a 12500 dollar a year post He plans a part time job as executive secretary of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp The move tied to salary concerns and workload
The Vermont Public Service Board authorizes Railway Express Co to operate an express service between White River Junction and St. Albans. Previously on a temporary public good cert since last November, the order limits operations. St Johnsbury Trucking Co and Gays Express opposed a General Motor Carriers certificate, but the PSB found no need for a third carrier in the area.
Gov Philip Hoff and U S Senator George Aiken will headline the 23rd Annual American Public Power Association meeting May 9 to 12 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel Boston. Federal Power Commission Chairman Lee White also is slated to speak. The event gathers public power groups nationwide to discuss cutting costs and lowering rates.
Hudson Valley Community College in Troy announced a Life and Health Symposium with Dr Samuel R Burnett as guest lecturer on alcoholism and industry implications. The four session series features Dr Ronald Vincent on tobacco, and Dr Donald Walker on narcotics. Lefkowitz previously opened the first program. The college also will start a two year X ray technology program in September, expanding health science offerings to six fields.
Berkshire area agencies join a safety drive in Pittsfield with strict enforcement of scooter and motorcycle rules. Riding in packs is cited as an offense that could bring operators to court. Authorities note tight surveillance during the campaign.
Boston School Committee meets in an eleventh hour bid to halt a 16.5 million dollar aid cut. State Education Commissioner Kiernan says four million will be escrowed Friday until compliance with racial imbalance law. Springfield and New Bedford have accepted revised plans. Part of the focus is busing students to suburban schools, with a U.S. Office of Education near final approval for 250 Boston children to attend suburban schools this fall. Six towns may accept Boston students, including Brookline and Newton. Exodus group praises suburban plan but blasts Kennedy for lacking funding support, Kennedy calls remarks intemperate.
Count Felix von Luckner known as Sea Devil and pirate skipper died in Malmoe Sweden at age 85 He commanded the Seeadler raider during 1916-1918 and captured crews were treated gallantly After the war he lectured in Europe and North America and wrote a book with Lowell Thomas He had lived with his Swedish wife Ingeborg in Malmoe since 1945.
Washington and Denver dispatches report Senator George D. Aiken protesting CN R and CVR plans to drop passenger service south of the border. He cites prior assurances they would stay in passenger service and calls for obligation to maintain minimal service. In Denver, a divorce ruling grants Mrs Dorothy Vaughn a divorce on grounds of mental cruelty after she disclosed her husband Du Rand Vaughn is a nudist and had his photo published in a national nudist magazine.
Rate card outlines home delivery by carrier and motor delivery at 10 cents per day. Vermont area and nationwide mailing options show three, six, and twelve month terms with prices: Vermont 3 months 6.30, 6 months 11.70, 1 year 22.50. Elsewhere in the U S 3 months 7.00, 6 months 13.00, 1 year 25.00.
Senator George D. Aiken reports the International Joint Commission will hold hearings on the Champlain Waterway May 17 in St John Quebec and May 18 at Burlington Vermont City Hall. The hearings follow an interim report rejecting linking the St Lawrence River to the Port of New York, which Aiken has protested.
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