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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1964

Page

1

Soviets to Transfer AA Missiles to Cuba May First

Castro denounces U S air space violations and orders speeded plans to deploy Sam SA-2 missiles. Moscow to hand control of Cuba missiles to Cubans May 1, with 1 000 to 4 000 Soviet troops remaining. Castro claims Marines provoked border incidents at Guantanamo and vows to protest to the United Nations.

Soviets Cuba Castro Washington APC Soviet Union Fidel Castro Havana UPI United States United Nations Cas U.S. Guantanamo Naval Base Guantanamo

Carl B. Williams Dies at 56 Assistant Bennington educator

Carl Burton Williams 56 longtime Bennington High School assistant principal and athletics director died unexpectedly at home after a second stroke. A Dalton Mass. native and Ithaca College graduate, he coached football basketball and baseball and served with the Red Cross in World War II earning a Bronze Star. He led many championship teams and influenced numerous local athletes. See CARL WILLIAMS Page 10 Col 4.

Carl Curly) Burton Williams Bennington High School Convent Avenue Mr. Williams Dalton Mass Burton A Carrie Enos) Williams Dalton High School Ithaca College Siena College Loudonville N.Y New York University State College North Adams Curly Bennington American Red Cross 7Th Armored George Williams Generals Three Rivers Berkshire Carl Williams

Johnson Orders Further Uranium Cut Amid Cold War Push

President Johnson announced a four year plan to cut U S enriched uranium output by 40 percent and plutonium by 20 percent, aligning with Khrushchev who signaled a similar move. He also sent William Bundy to Laos and reaffirmed U S Cuba policy while seeking congressional support for new foreign aid. Khrushchev in Moscow said the USSR would halt two new reactors and reduce uranium235 production while boosting peaceful uses.

New York UPI Johnson U.S Nikita S. Khrushchev William Bundy Laos Cuba Viet Nam Russia Khrushchev Soviet Union Khrush Moscow Tass Alec Douglas-Home

RR Negotiators Report Some Definite Gains

The White House said railroad management and labor negotiators have made some definite gains in talks to avert a coast to coast strike. Yet officials stressed remaining issues are difficult and progress is fragile as a 15 day strike truce nears expiration. The President and mediators urged continued effort toward a settlement through bargaining.

Washington UPI White House Johnson George E. Reedy Reedy

Shea Regrets Walkout and Hears Union Vote

NORTH BENNINGTON The principal owner of Shea Inc. in North Bennington says he regrets the walkout by about 30 of 50 employees two weeks ago. George Shea vows a full statement after a Friday hearing in Boston on the workers petition for a union election. Picketing continues as labor groups support the strikers and city unions aid with food and money.

North Bennington Shea Inc George Shea Shea Boston National Labor Relations Board Kenneth E. Clayton Mack Molding Company Arlington Bennington County Central Labor Council Clark Condon Hale Company East

Arlington Names Newport Principal for Memorial High School

William Towne of Newport will become Memorial High School principal in Arlington effective July 1. Towne, a Morrisville native with UVM AB and MA, has led Newport High School for three years and previously taught at Montpelier and Pittsford. He is pursuing a superintendent certification and holds NIEA, VEA, and Newport Rotary memberships. Bicknell plans to return to teaching in Winooski with his wife Rachel, a French teacher at Memorial.

Newport Post Arlington Connecticut State Towne National Education Association Vermont Education Association Newport Rotary Club Bicknell Memorial High School Rachel Winooski

Bennington Unemployment Dips to 8.7 Percent in March

The Bennington area posted an 8.7 percent insured unemployment rate for March, down from 10 percent in February and 9.7 percent a year ago. Initial regular claims reached 259, with industry concentrations in construction, apparel, electrical machinery, and services.

Bennington Frank H. Mudgett Department of Employment Security

Daylight Saving Time Dates Set in Vermont

Gov. Philip H. Hoff announced Vermont will observe Daylight Saving Time from next Sunday to October 25. The extra hour of daylight starts at 2 a.m. this Sunday and ends at 2 a.m. the last Sunday in October.

Montpelier UPS Philip H. Hoff Vermont Hoff

Laos Neutralist Leader Released from Arrest

Right wing Lao generals reversed course and freed Souvanna Phouma from house arrest. He flew to Luang Prabang to meet King Savang Vatthana as Gen Kouprasith Abhay and Gen Siho Lanphouthacoul pledged support. Western pressure and U S mediation followed amid Kuala Lumpur.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPD Souvane Na Phouma Laos Vientiane Souvanna Luang Prabang Savang Vatthana United States Britain France

Lightning Strikes Lady Bird's Plane in Cleveland

First Lady Lyndon B. Johnson was aboard a United Air Lines Viscount jet when a lightning bolt struck about two seats behind her as the plane neared Cleveland. The bolt caused a loud pop and visible flash. Johnson laughed afterward, and no damage occurred. Pilot G A Mosteller reported no trouble controlling the aircraft en route from Washington. The visit included housing tours and addresses at the YWCA convention in Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Lyndon B. Johnson Cleveland Ohio Washington Johnson G. A. Mosteller Vienna United Air Lines Anthony J. Celeberezze Health, Education and Welfare Marie McGuire Janet Travell White House Eleerly The Young Women’s Christian Association YWCA Riverview

Inside Prof. Babcock takes leave from UVM

The article notes Professor Robert S. Babcock is granted a leave of absence from the University of Vermont. A Vermont GOP editorial on Page 4 contrasts state party challenges with national party troubles while Page Ta highlights Green Mountain Park raising purses following the harness meet’s success.

Robert S. Babcock UVM Vermont Green Mountain Park

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