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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1964

Page

2

Teenager injured by accidental pistol discharge in Vermont

William Cardinal, 14, of Huntington, is in good condition at Mary Fletcher Hospital Burlington after a Saturday pistol misfire. In other Vermont items, a Barrett strike widens at Trow and Holden Granite Toolmaking, St Albans votes on a new tax rate, an 18 month old dies from gun blueing, and divers search for canoeists in West River.

Huntington UPI Mary Fletcher Hospital Burlington William Cardinal ST. Albans Chamber of Commerce, Civil Defense Citizens’ Band Child Health Fund

Tragic Hudson River trip ends in boy's death

In Corinth New York a fishing outing on the Hudson turned deadly when a father Raymond KIl Lorenzo 29 and his son Ricky 3 were rescued after being swept over Curtis Dam. Ronald Di Lorenzo 5 was found dead in a downstream gorge.

Corinth UPI Hudson River Curtis Dam Ronald DiLorenzo Raymond KlLorenzo Ricky Air Force

Berkshire County notes and regional incidents roundup

Nineteen drum corps units competed in the All American Color Guard Circuit finals in Berkshire County. Alumni of St Michael’s College meet in Cheshire for a president’s dinner at Green Acres after a social hour. Rev Morin will report on college development and a new $800000 chapel groundbreaking occurred this month. A Williams College student was struck on Main Street near U S 7 and is in fair condition. Emilio Cassatti, 90, founder of Tyrolese Mutual Aid Society, died in North Adams Hospital. Paul J Freitag, 62, of Adams, was arraigned on assault charges in the near fatal beating of Victor Gay. case continued to June 18. Gay is undergoing neck surgery in Albany.

Millers Falls All American Color Guard Circuit Connecticut Cheshire Berkshire County St. Michael’s College Winooski Green Acres Cheshire Road Paul A. Morin SSE Williamstown Williams College Main Street U.S. 7 Thomas R. Jack Beverly North Adams Hospital North Adams Emilio Cassatti Tyrolese Mutual Aid Society Cassatti Austria Trentino Mutual Aid Society Readsboro Paul J. Freitag Adams Victor S. Gay Arbor Acres Freitag Gay Albany N.Y

Balloonist Befriends Daring 11 Year Old During 3000 Foot Plunge

SAN FRANCISCO UPD William Berry piloted a balloon race lift from Tamalpais Valley when 11 year old Danny Nowell dangled from a rope 10 feet below. A spectator’s pull saved him as the rope tightened around his fingers. Berry guided a controlled descent landing in trees two miles from the start. Danny suffered a bruised left hand but escaped serious injury.

San Francisco UPD William Berry Berry Danny Nowell Danny Letterman General Hospital Tamalpais Valley Alcatraz Island

No Stocks Today Amid Transmission Troubles

Transmission problems prevent today's stock market report. The paper will resume the usual stock coverage in tomorrow's edition.

Reporter warns of deteriorating South Viet Nam war effort

Neil Sheehan of UPI told publishers in New York that the U S backed South Vietnamese government is losing the guerrilla war to the Viet Cong and may need massive American intervention in all Indo China. He warned 12 months earlier of danger of defeat as coups followed.

New York UPI Neil Sheehan United Press International Saigon U.S Indo - China Sheehan Viet Nam

Bennington Banner Publication Details and Contacts

The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and legal holidays from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. Advertising line is 442-2684 Newsroom 442-2800 and general phone 442-6300. The paper is a Banner Publishing Corporation affiliate and a United Press International member.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI

President Johnson Orders Broad Study Of Draft

President Johnson announced a comprehensive study of the Selective Service System to explore voluntary service and possible ending of the draft within ten years. He spoke at a White House news conference about balancing military needs with humanitarian spending and keeping the draft principle fair and equal.

Washington UPS Johnson White House

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