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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1968

Page

5

Daley Flip Flop Predicted Over Pavilion Hotel

Vermont GOP Chairman Elbert Moulton says Gov Hoff's stance on preserving or demolishing Montpelier Pavilion Hotel is shifting. He notes conflicting signals from Commissioner Kearns and the governor, cites a $70,000 demolition bill for a May special session, and accuses Lt Gov Daley of spinning on the issue amid a visit abroad and touring negotiations.

Moulton Hoff Vermont Honduras GOP John J. Daley Daley

Vermont seniors press for 7 percent property tax relief bill

Vermont seniors push for a special legislature session to consider a bill capping property taxes at 7 percent for residents 65 and older with fixed incomes of 4200 dollars or less. Edmund Rousse notes growing public interest and a St. Albans seniors club planning to attend the State House to voice views.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Edmund Rousse Vermont Office On Aging St. Albans State House Rousse

Hoff probes Orleans hunger problem in Vermont

Gov. Philip H Hoff said he will have Thomas Davis of the Office of Economic Opportunity act on emergency steps if needed after Orleans County was named an additional county with serious hunger problems in a national hunger and malnutrition report. The report, released in Washington, listed some 300 counties nationwide.

Orleans County

Windsor man to go on trial for 1967 murder

Maurice W. Oakes, 41, of Windsor, faces first degree murder charges in the death of his wife Rosalie Ann, 32, shot at their Windsor home. He pleads innocent and insane, with a judge ruling he can stand trial after a psychiatrist testified he understands the proceedings.

Woodstock UPI Maurice W. Oakes Windsor Windsor County Court Oakes Rosalie Ann Rudolph Daley Burlington Gerald McGinnis

Schenectady Seeks Delayed Hearings On Mediation

The City Public Employees Relations Board was served court papers to bar the state appointed fact finder Sumner Shapiro from hearings. Shapiro, a Delmar resident and Star Textiles executive, was named after police and firemen protested for a 20 year pension plan. The board will seek to vacate the city order over mediator timing before the November budget submission.

Schenectady State Public Employes Relations Board Sumner Shapiro Delmar Star Textiles Cohoes Ralph Vatalaro Public Information

Albany Three Day Tax Delinquent Property Auction Set

Albany authorities announce the first three day sale of tax delinquent properties in the County Legislature Chambers on May 6 7 and 8. 190 parcels in 84 units will be auctioned starting at 10 a.m. each day as foreclosure proceeds begin. Meanwhile Gov Rockefeller and urban mayors urge the legislature to authorize up to 321 million dollars in extra aid, seeking new or higher taxes to aid cities.

Albany Rockefeller

Berkshire War Hero to Receive Silver Star

Pfe Peter W Foote of North Adams killed while rescuing a comrade during a Jan 30 attack will be posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge with a Purple Heart cluster. A memorial scholarship fund is set up by his 1965 classmates. In New Haven two North Adams businessmen Scarafoni and Scullin sold a controlling stake in an educational computer unit to the Department of Education. they also lead General Educational Devices of Boston.

North Adams Vietnam Pfe Peter W. Foote Pfc Foote Drury High School Richard E. Scarafoni Richard J. Scullin Department of Education City of

Conte nominates Boyden for New England Council Award

U S Rep Silvio Conte nominates Deerfield Academy headmaster Dr Frank L Boyden for the New England Council Award. The award honors notable New England residents for service and achievement in their field. Construction planned for Adams Super Market to replace burned central offices at 2 Park Street.

Pittsfield U.S Silvio O. Conte Frank L. Boyden Deerfield Academy New England Council New England ADAMS Park Street Jacob Wineburg

174 Years of Service Ceremonies End Armory in Springfield

Springfield Armory closes after 174 years, ending Army Weapons Command operations. Ceremonies mark civilian take-over, with defense closure ordered in 1964 and debate over loss of $15 million annual spending. Springfield’s arms heritage, M-1 Garand, and future civilian tenants highlighted.

Springfield Mass UPI Springfield Armory Armory Square Army Weapons Command Defense Robert S. McNamara George Washington Armory Blanchard Charles Duryea Pentagon Army McNamara Rock Island Arsenal Illinois General Flectric Federal Square Page Boulevard

Hoff Urges Political Activism At Colby College

Gov. Philip Hoff of Vermont tells Colby College students that 1970s problems are their responsibility and will be solved in city halls, statehouses, and the national capital. He urges youth to join Conant’s aristocracy of those who care and notes recent New Hampshire primary impact.

Hoff Colby Waterville Maine UPI Philip H. Hoff D-Vt America Colby College James Bryant Conant New Hampshire

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