George Ball Urges U S Viet Nam Stand in Williams Talk
Under Secretary of State George W. Ball told about 400 at Williams College that the United States must support South Viet Nam’s independence even if it leads to unification with the North by the South’s own choice. He argued for a political solution alongside military pressure, warned against withdrawal, and pressed the need to deter Communist expansion in Southeast Asia.
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Mass
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North Viet Nam
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Williams
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Viet Nam
Ing
Greece
Southeast Asia
Philippines
Australia
Bennington College Vandalism Probe In Franklin Hall
State Police questioned several male students from surrounding colleges at Bennington College last night after a Franklin residence hall vandalism report by college officials. Damage included a table and chairs with one student blamed for major damage described as slight. No charges were filed. Officials said they would notify the students' schools.
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Bennington College
Bennington
Frankline
Éslight
No Easter Egg Hunt Called Off by Local Jaycees Disbanding
The traditional Easter egg hunt at Rotary Deer Park is canceled for Sunday after the sponsor group Jaycees disbanded earlier this year. The annual event had been run by the organization for years, and volunteers are unclear about future plans.
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Rotary Deer Park
Jaycees
Book of Bradford Smith Poetry To Be Published
The Seasoned Mind, Bradford Smith of Shaftsbury, noted historian and peace contributor, has a first poetry collection published May 27 by Stephen Greene Press Brattleboro priced at 3.50. The title poem alludes to nature contemplation and zest in living, setting the tone for 48 selections written in the final two years of the author.
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Bradford Smith
Shaftsbury
Stephen Greene Press
Brattleboro
GE Desalinization Project Announced By Aiken
Washington UPI Senator George Aiken R Vermont announced an 88 160 dollar one year salt water to fresh water conversion study at General Electric Burlington plant. The project aims to develop new methods to turn saline water into usable water and highlights Aikens belief in the unity of nature and life.
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Washington
UPI
George Aiken
R-Vt
Burlington, Vt
General Electric Co
Aiken
Retreat Held For Congregational Women in Vermont
Newbury Vermont retreat for Congregational Women of the United Church of Christ drew 77 attendees from 30 churches at Atkinson House. Theme Wineskins and Brass Tacks echoed in a worship center crafted with brass tacks wine skins red carnations and a cross. Rev. Robert Witham of Northfield led the event.
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Newbury
Vermont Fellowship of Women of the United Church of Christ
Atkinson House
Laurence Howe
Robert Witham
Northfield
Funeral rites mark Shaftsbury official William A. Myers
Funeral services for William A. Myers senior selectman of Shaftsbury were held at Hanson Vale bridge Funeral Home and St John the Baptist Church North Bennington with a Libera service and committal in Center Shaftsbury Cemetery. Attending were state and local officials and mourners from Utica Hoosick Falls Virginia New Jersey and surrounding towns.
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William A. Myers
Shaftsbury
Hanson - Valebridge
St. John the Baptist Church
North Bennington
Walter F. Miller
Shaftsbury Cemetery
Shaftsebury
Paul and
Leo Haverington
Ezekial Cross
Merton Snow
James
John Hameilton
Hanson + Walbridge
Bennington Council 307
Knights of Columbus
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Shaftsbury Grange
State Emeployes Association
State Highway Office
Park Street
Myers
Utica
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Virginia
New Jersey
Bennington College Applies for Headstart Funds
Bennington College sent a federal funds application this week to finance a Project Headstart for about 30 Bennington area preschoolers this summer. The move signals the start of potential anti poverty programs under the Bennington County Economic Opportunity Council, formed to leverage federal welfare measures.
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Bennington Area
Bennington College
Bennington County
Obituary for John Bugbee Knapp of North Adams
John Bugbee Knapp, formerly of Bennington, died Friday afternoon at Homestead Nursing Home East Main Street North Adams. Born August 1 1891 in Woodford to William Knapp and Ellen Bugbee Knapp he was a carpenter in the area and educated locally. Survived by several relatives in the area. Funeral Monday at 2 pm Mahar and Son Funeral Home with Rev H Glenn Payne officiating entombment Park Lawn Chapel Woodford Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call 7-9 pm today and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
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North Adams
Mass
John Bugbee Knapp
Bennington
Homestead Nursing Home
East Main Street
Mr. Knapp Was
Woodeford
1891
the Son
William Knapp and
Ellen Bugbee Knapp
Mahar and Son
H. Glenn Payne
First Baptist Church
Park Lawn Chapel
Woodford Cemetery
Rural Mer ger Committee Set To Meet On Education Issues
Rural Mer ger Committee will reconvene Monday at 7 30 p m at Molly Stark School to discuss rural vote questions. Attending are Dr A John Holden Jr state commissioner of education and Dr Rupert J Spencer of the state Department of Education.
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Village Rural Merger Committee
Molly Stark School
A. John Holden Jr
State Commissioner of Education
Rupert J. Spencer
State Department of Education
Rutland States Attorney To Appeal Acquittal
Rutland County State's Attorney Robert E. West said he would appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court the acquittal of Arthur Flanagan 40 of driving while intoxicated and careless driving in a crash that killed five people on U S Route 7 Vergennes The judge had excluded troopers testimony about a .23 blood alcohol level because Flanagan was not advised of testing options prior to the blood test
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API
Ruteland County
Robert E. West
Vermont Supreme Court
Vergennes
Arthur Flanagan
Rutland Municipal Court
Carless
Richard Sullivan
Flanagan
Vermont
Sullivan
Bennington Briefs Military Cadet and Local News
Oliver L Lawrence Sr returns from Miami to Park Street for six months. Union College ROTC appoints Harley E Hurlburt as Cadet 1st Lt and Flying Dutchman editor. he is a Bennington High School graduate. Iron Kettle Weekend Special offers Virginia Ham dinner for 1.65 ADV April 17. Easter Car Wash sponsored by Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Group April 17 9 am to 5 pm.
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Union College Air Force
Schenectady
Bruce D. Ferrier
Harley E. Hurlburt
Paul Hurlburt
Putnam St
Hurlburt
Flying Dutchman
Bennington High School
Virginia
Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Group
Second Congregational Church
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