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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

2

Canadian-born founder pleads innocent in false ads case

Dr Jane Jost founder and president of Hyde Park College and Academy for Girls, pleaded innocent to two counts of false advertising. Lamoille County Court ordered bail at 100 dollars and set September term for the case. Jost, arrested on warrants by Attorney General Connarn, advertised on July 24 and 31 in a Boston paper claiming degrees. State Education Commissioner Gibson said the college is not accredited and cannot grant degrees.

Hyde Park UPI Jane Jost Lamoille County John J. O’brien Jost John P. Connarn Boston Richard Gibson Hyde Park College Hyde Park Academy For Girls

Freight Train Derails Halting St Johnsbury Rail Line

A derailment on the St Johnsbury & Lamoille County line near East Highgate halted freight traffic likely until Saturday. Six cars derailed Thursday with four overturning near Route 78. Three pulpwood cars and one paper car were affected. upright cars held paper and an empty hopper. Estimated damage about 4000 with no injuries. Partial service continues east of the incident.

Highgate Springs TPS St. Johnsbury

Brattleboro Protesters Rally Against Vietnam Policy

A new pacifist group plans a Saturday demonstration in Brattleboro in front of the Community Building after a silent vigil at the post office. Speakers will address what they call U.S. hypocrisy as President Johnson continues bombing North Vietnam and supports the Saigon regime, tying Hiroshima remembrance to current policy.

Brattleboro UPI U.S Viet Nam Hiroshima Johnson Saigon

Carpenters Rebuff Offer, Strike Prolongs Burlington Projects

Burlington union Local 63 of the Brotherhood of Carpentry and Joiners voted 69 to 24 against a contract offer. The rejection keeps about $20 million in Burlington area projects stalled as 300 carpenters remain on strike. Negotiations were set to resume Friday to win back workers at 32 sites.

Burlington UPI The Brotherhood of Carpentry and Joiners

Rutland Stations Ban Beatles Recordings Over Controversy

WHWB and WSYB announce ban on Beatles recordings after John Lennon comments mocking Christianity. Stations cite controversy and public reaction as reason for pulling the long haired rock group from airplay.

Two Vermont towns get outdoor recreation grants

Senator George D. Aiken announced in Washington that Burlington and Rutland will receive Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds. Burlington gets 9000 for beach campsite improvements while Rutland receives 4700 to develop a six acre tract along the Clarendon River south of West Rutland.

Montpelier API George D. Aiken Washington Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Burlington Rutland Clarendon River West

Green Sabres weekend kicks off in Schuylerville with queen

In Schuylerville the Green Sabres weekend opens at 9 pm with dancing at the American Legion Home. Miss Leah Germain is named Green Sabres Queen with attendant Miss Linda Nacy. Mardi Gras parade, two street dances, and a six division parade are planned for the weekend.

Schuylerville Green Sabres American Legion Leah Germain Linda Nacy

Lenox Teen Dies in Lenox Route 7 Crash

In Lenox Joseph A. Coakley 18 dies at St Luke's Hospital Pittsfield following a two car head on collision on Route 7 Tuesday night. Kathleen Loomis 18 of Pittsfield was reportedly instantly killed in the crash.

Guilderland Spinosa King’s Road Old State Road LENOX Joseph A. Coakley St. Luke’s Hospital Pittsfield Rte. 7 Kathleen Loomis

Apartment building to shut down if repairs fail

NORTH ADAMS owner Richard Gold said the Bank and Summer Streets building may be completed vacated and closed before winter. Ground floor tenants include Byam Printing Co. and George Matney’s barber shop while the top floor has a dozen unoccupied apartments and maintenance costs have become prohibitive. He hopes current businesses stay but will require they provide their own heat. PITTSFIELD GE union official George V. DiPalazzo said GE refused to bargain with IUE and seven smaller unions over a new contract in October. He claimed GE objects to seven unions joining talks, aiming for one firm offer amid strike threats.

North Adams Bank and Summer Streets Richard Gold Byam Printing Co George Matney Pittsfield General Electric Co IUE George V. DiPalazzo

Nugent Faces White House Spotlight in Luci Johnson Romance

Pat Nugent, 23, aims to keep a low profile as he and Luci Baines Johnson plan marriage. The couple, engaged before the President and First Lady, navigate public attention, family approvals, and future plans including study and a Texas home near the LBJ ranch.

United States Pat Nugent Luci Nugent White House Johnson Pat Luci Johnson Gerard Nugent Waukegan Johnsons Nugents Jerry Viet Nam Johnson Family Radio Austin Lynda Lewis Place Texas LBJ Georgetown University School of Nursing

Federal probe into bread and milk price hikes begins

UPI reports consumer complaints sparked a federal investigation into who profits from bread and milk price increases. FTC and Agriculture Secretary Freeman seek to trace the 3 cent per pound bread rise and similar milk hikes, with Freeman urging not to scapegoat farmers.

Washington UPI Federal Trade Commission FTC Paul Rand Dixon Agriculture Orville Freeman New York Freeman Thas

Manager Defends Beatles Manager Defends Beatles

Brian Epstein flew to New York to smooth over a growing discontent with the Beatles after John Lennon said the group was more popular than Jesus. Epstein did not deny the remark but said it was misinterpreted and hopes to prevent further misinterpretation as the band begins a four week tour with 14 cities. Some radio stations have banned the Beatles from their programs. He ruled out canceling the tour at this stage.

New York UPI Brian Epstein John Lennon Jesus United States Epstein

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