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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1963

Page

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Korea Reds Claim U S Provocations

North Korea accused the United States of war provocation plots as it ignored a Red suicide squad that killed three U S soldiers in South Korea. The Korean Foreign Ministry charged Washington with masking imperialist crimes and justifying long U S Army occupation.

Seoul U.S South North Korea United States South Korea Korea Imjin Demilitarized Zone Kim Sung-eun

Foote Cites Cooperation In Assembly

Lt Gov Ralph A Foote praises bipartisan cooperation during Vermont's 1963 legislative session stating it surpassed partisan protests. He notes Hoff’s appointments largely approved by the Republican Senate and acknowledges federal funds aiding Hoff's study initiatives. Billings and Boylan weigh in on the GOP platform ahead of 1964 campaigns.

Hoff Senate Washington Dole Franklin§. Billings Jr John H. Boylan Essex Billings Republican Party Vermont Assembly

Storm Fury Seeding Trials To Moderate Hurricanes

U S scientists plan a Storm Fury experiment from now to November 1 to seed clouds with silver iodide in the Caribbean and Atlantic. Eleven airplanes will operate to test if seeding can reduce hurricane winds as in 1961, potentially altering the storm’s energy near its eye.

Navy Weather Bureau U.S Caribbean Atlantic

Union picket halts Burlington high school and UVM dorm work

About 200 union members from six locals refused to cross electrical workers picket lines, stopping all work on Burlington's new high school and a University of Vermont dormitory project. IBEW Local 1981 members quit Monday over work rules and a contract with State Electric Co. McNamara Vermont, the prime contractor, did not report to work.

Burlington University of Vermont International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers State Electric Co McNamara Vermont

U N Security Council Urges Arms Embargo on Portugal

The United Nations Security Council called for an worldwide embargo on arms to Portugal to aid its rule over African territories. It urged Portugal to recognize inhabitants rights to self determination and independence and to take steps toward independence. The vote was 8 to 0 with the United States Britain and France abstaining.

United Nations N.Y Security Council All Nations Portugal United States Britain France Council South Africa Africa Quaison - Lackey Ghana Morocco Philippines

Local Property Owners Win Lower Assessments

Five of seven local property owners won appeals for lower 1963 assessments. The Bennington Board of Civil Authority heard the cases July 24, then inspected properties before ruling. Reductions included Vermont Gas Corp. equipment from 5180 to 2590 and several homes and a farm, with billing based on April 1 status.

Bennington Board of Civil Authority BCA Vermont Gas Corp Bennington Sisters

Editorial previews Champlain Waterway hearings

Inside the paper an editorial notes public hearings on the Champlain Waterway project. It signals forthcoming coverage and public interest in the controversy.

Eisenhower cautions Republicans on nuclear test ban treaty

Former President Eisenhower urged careful study by Republicans as Senate consideration loomed. He noted the pact has both advantages and disadvantages and refused to take a firm stance until military and scientific testimony is heard. Senators Saltonstall and Aiken joined the Moscow signing delegation amid broader calls for nonpartisan debate. Harriman suggested Moscow would demand an East West nonaggression pledge as part of the package.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Senate Eisenhower New York United States Soviet Union Britain Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Kennedy Moscow Leverett Saltonstall R-Mass George D. Aiken R-Vt Mike Mansfield Montana Dirksen Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Republican Policy Committee Mansfield Aiken

Racial Roundup on Job Bias Sparks Debate in Construction

AFL CIO official C J Haggerty calls claims of widespread Negro discrimination in construction “plain nonsense” citing a 2.6 percent nonwhite rate among 65 firms in the Plans for Progress study. Labor Dept data shows 5.3 percent Negro presence in federal construction jobs. Also, NU League leader Henry Steeger warns of heightened militancy unless civil rights promises are kept. Whitney Young calls for a domestic Marshall Plan to lift Negro social and educational standards.

Washington C. J. Haggerty Afl-Cio Building and Construction Trades Department W. Willard Wirtz Haggerty U.S Committee On Equal Employment Opportunity Labor Department National Urban League Henry Steeger New York Steeger

Eastern to absorb workers displaced by Northeast cancellation

Eastern Air Lines chief Malcolm A. MacIntyre said his airline and National Airlines could take on most displaced Northeast employees, especially in Miami, if the CAB cancels the New York to Florida route. Transport Workers Union warns about 2,000 job losses and plans a flood of telegrams to Washington urging action.

Boston Eastern Air Lines Malcolm A. MacIntyre Northeast Airlines New York- Florida National Airlines Miami Robert Coombs Transport Workers Union Civil Aeronautics Board Northeast MacIntyre New England George Morris Transport Workers Local Washington

Rail Hearings Wind Up Today on Railroad Jobs Dispute

The Senate Commerce Committee closes hearings today after hearings with unions and railroads. Acting Chairman John O. Pastore says records stay open until Monday for statements and next Thursday will begin closed sessions to decide action.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee Kennedy Interstate Commerce Commission J. E. Wolfe Wolfe John O. Pastore D-R.i

Ward Near Death After Throat Operation In Britain Scandal

London AP Ward 50 an artist and osteopath remained critically ill after throat surgery to ease breathing. A tracheotomy was performed as prosecutors consider further charges linked to the Profumo affair and Ward's sex scandal case.

London Stephen Ward Britain Ward St. Stephen’s Hospital House of Commons Christine Keeler Home Henry Brooke Profumo Vicky Barrett Mervyn

Goldwater Attacks Pentagon Bias Rule Over Segregated Limits

Senator Barry Goldwater blasts a Pentagon directive he says could force segregated limits on servicemen. The Arizona Republican and 1964 presidential contender charged the policy as creating a police state, prompting no immediate comment from Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

Washington Barry Goldwater Pentagon Arizona Atty Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy

Navy appoints Adm McDonald chief of naval operations

Washington AP reports Admiral David L. McDonald, 57, takes over as chief of naval operations while retiring Admiral George W. Anderson departs. McDonald moved from the 6th Fleet to the Pentagon following a path once traced by Anderson.

Washington Navy Adm David L. McDonald Naval Operations George W. Anderson McDonald Maysville 6Th Fleet Eastern Atlantic Command Pentagon Anderson

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