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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1964

Page

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Sunderland Youth Pleads Innocent In Fatal Hit Run

Roy Christman of Sunderland pleaded not guilty in East Arlington Municipal Court to charges of careless and negligent driving resulting in fatality and leaving the scene after Mrs. Dora C Walker 58 died when struck by a passing car near her home. Police say the other vehicle swerved and struck her as she tried to enter her car on the East Arlington road. Bail set at 3000 with alcohol involvement alleged by the state’s attorney.

Wesley Dora C.) Walker Daisy R. Schwarzkopf East Arlington East Dorset Sunderland Frank E. Harrigan Manchester Roy Christman Bennington County Christman

Inside Africa students unite in Bennington marriage

The article reports on a Bennnington marriage linking Inside Africa students from Kenya and Nigeria, highlighting cross cultural union on page 3. It notes community responses and implications for student life.

Kenya Nigeria Bennington

Ross Reappointment Seen Unlikely Now

Washington reports Liberal publications push for Charles R. Ross of Burlington Vermont to be reappointed to the Federal Power Commission but opposition from natural gas and oil interests and dwindling odds suggest he will not be named again. UPI notes oil industry expert Harry Wilson Sharpe doubts renewed term if President Johnson holds to his stance. The Progressive backs Ross, calling the case a focal point in regulation battles.

Washington UPI Charles R. Ross Burlington Federal Power Commission Ross United Press International Harry Wilson Sharpe Johnson Senate

Jersey City riots erupt after arrest of Negro woman

More than 500 rioters clashed with police in Jersey City after the arrest on drunkenness charges. Bricks bottles and debris were hurled as officers used nightsticks and warning shots. Thirty-two people were injured including 17 officers. 14 arrests made and a news cameraman was cut. National Guardsmen were deployed amid a citywide emergency.

Jersey City N.J UPI John Morrison New York Harlem Bedford + Stuyvesant Brooklyn Upstate Rochester

Red Control of Vermont is Ruthless says Bircher

John Birch Society coordinator for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont calls Communist influence in Vermont strong and ruthless. William T Evans says the group will use all strength to recruit members through Vermont newspaper ads. Evans notes a campaign targeting Vermonters but offers no further details.

Red Vermont Bircher Montpelier UPS John Birch Society Maine New Hampshire Green Mountain William T. Evans Birchers New Birch Society Evans Tristate

Calif GOP rebuffs Barry forces at state committee meeting

California Republican Central Committee members rebuffed Barry Goldwater backers at a Sunday gathering. Knowland had urged shifting spoils to Goldwater, but the 1025 member body retained control, signaling impact on the November campaign in the state. In a separate note, St Thomas council awarded farmer Leslie Drake 378 for dairy losses caused by pneumatic drills near his farm.

Sacramento Calif Barry Goldwaster California Republican Central Committee U. S William F. Knowland Goldwater Knowland Arizona New York Nelson Rockefeller Central Committee ST. Thomas, England UPI Leslie Drake Drake

FDR Jr. Contemplates Vice Presidential Run

Washington reports speculate Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. may be backed for the Democrat ticket. The undersecretary of Commerce could be positioned to placate Kennedy supporters as Robert F. Kennedy signals willingness to help Johnson’s campaign.

Washington UPI Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Roosevelt Johnson Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy John F. Kennedy West Virginia Senate Hubert Humphrey Minn Humphrey Robert Kennedy

Combat Air Patrol Instituted

President Johnson ordered the Navy to double its destroyer force off North Vietnam and provide combat air patrols to destroy any attacking force. The move follows the Maddox being attacked Sunday by three Communist torpedo patrol boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Washington UPI Johnson North Viet Nam Gulf of Tonkin Maddox Ptrol Navy

Ex Rutland Official Named Vermont Development Chief

Elbert G. Moulton Jr., 38, formerly executive vice president of the Greater Lawrence Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, was named Vermont development commissioner after the Emergency Board approved a $15 000 salary. He replaces Roland R. Vautour who resigned to run Smugglers Notch Ski Ways in Jeffersonville. Moulton led Brattleboro and Rutland chambers in prior years and will take the post next month. Governor Hoff praised his experience in development activities. Moulton, a Brook Maine native, is a University of Maine and Syracuse Institute for Organizational Management graduate.

Moulton Andover Mass Roland R. Vautour Jeffersonville Vautour Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce Rutland Chamber of Commerce Philip H. Hoff Mouleton Brooks Maine University of Maine University of Syracuse Institute For Organization Management

Track's Effect on Local Business Survey Finds Little Impact

A Bennington area survey of Main Street merchants and bankers shows the race track has had little overall effect on business and credit payments. Some luxury shops report tax income shifts, clerks note mixed sales, and banks report rising deposits while traffic and moral concerns vary.

Green Mountain Park Main Street Bennington Village Benenington Merc Bennington Massachusetts New York

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