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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
10
At the Atlantic City Democratic National Convention Johnson will be nominated by two governors, California's Pat Brown and Texas's John Connally. The move marks a rare joint nomination tactic to bolster President Johnson and Humphrey remains the potential running mate as discussions unfold.
MIT researchers Lawrence J. Heidt and Vincent R. Landi report in the Journal of Chemical Physics on methods to store and control ozone as a high energy rocket fuel additive. Ozone, while normally explosive and dangerous, could substitute for oxygen if their control and storage findings prove viable.
The House Veterans Committee unanimously approved a bill increasing non service connected pensions by 100 million dollars annually for about 270000 veterans and widows in low income brackets. The measure also preserves about 100000 veterans’ eligibility now threatened by higher Social Security benefits. It liberalizes the 1.7 billion dollar annual program for aging and needy veterans with civilian life disabilities. Under 1960 law payments range from 25 to 90 dollars monthly.
AFL-CIO President George Meany signals backing for President Johnson against Barry Goldwater, while stressing unions may not endorse parties. The piece notes court rulings on union political spending under Taft-Hartley and discusses education programs, dues use, and rebates for members opposing union objectives.
Jerry Highfill, 13, was struck in the head by a line drive during batting practice before a Lewiston Wenatchee Northwest League game. He died shortly after at St. Anthony's Hospital. The ball was hit by Wenatchee catcher Danny Breeden as Jerry helped retrieve balls.
Anthony Ffrench investigates why many Londoners bear double F surnames such as Ffrench Ffitches and Ffords. He cites 23 entries in the telephone directory and indicates the practice arose from snobbery, with variations in capitalization reflecting personal or dynastic memory.
Vermont hearing notice announces a petition to designate a Battenkill River fishing area for fun only with a public hearing set for August 20 1964 at 7 20 PM at the Manchester Rod and Gun Club Manchester Center. Also includes village parking ordinances on West Main Street rescinding a 1963 prohibition and marking limited one hour spaces. Florence B Peeler thanks friends for 98th birthday wishes dated July 1964.
A dense listing of daytime and evening TV programs across channels, with show times ranging from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and including serials, news, sports, and variety programs. Highlights mention Kit Carson, The Rifleman, Wagon shows, News, Weather, and special events with multiple stations and time blocks.
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