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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1968

Page

5

Palmisano cites Supreme Court curbs hampering lawmen at rally

Washington County State's Atty Joseph Palmisano a Republican candidate for attorney general told Montpelier Freeze Locker Inc members that Supreme Court decisions limit police and prosecutors. He urged new statutes to aid police and reduce case dismissals on technicalities while defending accused rights. In Burlington, math professor Bruce Meserve unveils a new Elements of Mathematics text coauthored with Max Sobel for liberal arts students. In Winooski, Mayor Edmund Dupont weighs a bid for lieutenant governor and says he will decide after surveying support statewide.

Burlington University of Vermont Bruce E. Meserve Max A. Sobel Montclair State College Winooski UPI Edmund Dupont Dupont Francis J. Cain

Newborn found dead in cardboard box near West Fairlee VT

State pathologist Dr. Richard S. Woodruff to perform autopsy today on a newborn girl found in a cardboard box near VT 113 in West Fairlee. Orange County officials and state police work to identify the infant, with Lt. Robert Iversen noting the body likely lay in the box for some time. Separately, the University of Vermont will host the American Institute of Biological Sciences annual meeting in August 1969, expected to attract over 3,000 attendees.

Burlington UPD Richard S. Woodruff Vt. 113 West Fairlee Orange County Highway Department Bureau of Criminal Investigation Robert Iverson University of Vermont American Institute of Biological Sciences

Battle park seeks 50 cannon prep for 1977 Bicentennial

In Mechanicville James W. Coleman Jr. outlined efforts to restore the Saratoga Battlefield at Bemis Heights for the 200th anniversary in 1977. The plan includes mounting 50 cannons and recovering Revolutionary War ordnance as staff learn to make powder horns and mold bullets for muzzle loading muskets. Also in Troy Russell Sage College will dedicate its Schacht Fine Arts Center, a $1.25 million building named for Elmer G. Schacht, with wings for art and music surrounding a 1,400 seat auditorium.

Mechanicville Saratoga Bemis Heights James W. Coleman Jr Battle Park Mechanicville Lions Club Coleman Troy Russell Sage College Schacht Elmer G. Schacht Lewis A. Froman Russell Sage

Hudson Valley CC Announces Tuition Increase Plan

Hudson Valley Community College will raise tuition for New York State students from 300 to 400 per school year starting September. County and state contributions will rise to bring total in-state charges to 1,200 from 900, while out of state students pay 800 up from 600. The first hike since 1959.

Troy New York State Hudson Valley Community College HVCC

Jazz festival at Albany State May 2 to 4 features famed groups

Albany State University hosts the second annual jazz festival May 2 through 4 with performances by the Charles Lloyd Quartet, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Gary Burton Quartet, Herbie Mann Quintet, and the Clark Terry Orchestra.

Albany Charles Lloyd Dizzy Gillespie Gary Burton Herbie Mann Clark Terry Albany State University

War on junked cars expands in North Berkshire towns

Berkshire leaders plan a joint effort to remove about 400 junk cars in North Berkshire including 150 to 200 in the city dump. Williamstown officials report roughly 150 visible junked vehicles. both communities push for early action and cleanup. The issues ride alongside probate news from Crane and local notices on teen loitering and a dam investigation.

North Adams James F. Cleary North Berkshire Williamstown Leroy Picard Crane

Medic Alert Sign-Up Sponsored by BCMS Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary to Bennington County Medical Society sponsors a Medic Alert sign-up at Central Vermont Public Service on Main Street this Thursday through Saturday April 25 to 27. The Medic Alert Foundation International is endorsed by the Vermont State Medical Society and promotes awareness of the life saving emblem.

Woman’s Auxiliary Bennington County Medical Society CVPS Medic Alert Central Vermont Canada New Zealand Netherlands Philippines Great Britain Republic of Ireland

John Ciardi Speaks Friday At Hudson Valley

John Ciardi poetry editor of Saturday Review headlines Hudson Valley Community College Convo series in Troy. The 1967 68 talk begins 10 15 a m in Hudson Mall with Ciardi a Rutgers English professor and noted Dante translator.

John Ciardi Hudson Valley Troy N.Y Hudson Valley Community College Saturday Review Hudson Mall Rutgers University Ciardi United States Boston Tufts University University of Michigan Hopwood Japan Harvard Briggs-Copeland Rutgers

Vermont Home Credit Agency sets June 1 target date

The Vermont Home Credit Agency board aims to have its loan guarantee program ready for applications by June 1. It will guarantee up to 25 percent of conventional home mortgages for existing and new homes and issue six month commitment certificates for construction loans. The loan purchase program faces indefinite delay pending a Supreme Court case. In Bridport, Albert Delanus, 41, died when his tractor plunged 15 feet.

Vermont Education Building Finance Corp Supreme Court Hunt

Survey Shows High School Drug Use in Chittenden County

In a survey of seven of eight county secondary schools, 4 per cent of 4,500 students reported marijuana use, and over 10 per cent would use marijuana or another drug if given the chance. Nearly 196 students admitted marijuana use, with 156 from the Burlington area high schools.

Burlington Chittenden County Atty Patrick Leahy Leahy Burlington Are

Guard Board To Consider Deferments for 131st Co

The Vermont National Guard forms a special board to hear deferment requests from men in the 131st Engineering Company called to active duty May 13. Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Reginald Cram said the board will review all information and report findings for final action with deferments granted per regulations, including 30 day student deferments if criteria are met.

Burlington UPI Vermont National Guard 131St Engineering Co Reginald Cram Cram

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