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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1966

Page

2

Brother sues to reverse Vermont slayer inheritance ruling

Mark Mahoney, administrator for Howard Mahoney's estate, petitions Franklin Chancery Court to overturn a Vermont Supreme Court decision allowing Mrs. Charlotte Mahoney, convicted of killing her husband on May 6, 1962, to inherit his $4,000 estate as closest next of kin. Mrs. Mahoney, serving 12 to 15 year terms at Rutland Women's Reformatory, sought a pardon in December 1964 but was denied.

ST. Albans UPI Franklin Chancery Court State Supreme Court Mark Mahoney Charlotte Mahoney Howard Vermont Supreme Court High Court Mahoney

Montreal youths die in Route 5 crash in Barton

A 16 year old Montreal resident Richard Guiot Bourg died on U S Route 5 when the car struck a guard rail and bridge. Passengers Simone Sadour 14 and Juliane Streklow 18 suffered cuts and bruises and were treated and released. Charles Baker of Montreal was charged with careless and negligent driving.

Charles Baker Montreal

Three-Car Crash on Vermont 15 Kills Two, Injures Three

State Police report a three car crash on Vermont 15 left Roy Davis 34 of Waterbury and Francos Hannigan 62 of Barre dead. Gregory Florucci 12 of Barre is hospitalized with a head injury and is Hannigan's grandson. Avis Kaiser 58 of Stowe and Glen Kaiser 61 were treated and released.

Wilcott UPI Vt. 15 Here Roy Davis Waterbury Francos Hannigan Barre Gregory Florucci Mary Fletcher Hospital Florucci Hannigan Avis Kaiser Stowe Glen Copley Hospital

New England agencies to act on listening in on long distance calls

Six New England regulatory heads meet in Boston to consider stopping a practice of listening in on parts of long distance calls by New England Telephone Co. Company officials say monitoring is needed to maintain quality and service, and officials note no actual conversations have been monitored since June 1. A second item reports a fatal two car crash in Brandon where 22 year old Bruce Costello died and four others were injured.

Brandon UPI Rutland Bruce M. Costello Rutland City Hospital Gregory Hubbard Mary Janes Keeler Diane Holeman David Gilrain Costello Rte Michael Raleigh

Man Dies After Fall From Home Roof

Burlington authorities report Frank Papillo aged 40 died after falling from the roof of his St. Paul Street residence Saturday. He was dead on arrival at De Goes briand Memorial Hospital.

Burlington UPI Frank Papillo St. Paul St Papillo de Goesbriand Memorial Hospital

Governor Rockefeller to Attend Governor's Day at County Fair

Governor Nelson A Rockefeller will visit the Washington County Fair on August 26 designated Governor's Day. He is due by helicopter at noon. fairgrounds on Route 29 between Greenwich and Schuylerville run August 23 to 27. Saratoga Center offers daily guided tours of grounds except Wednesdays and Sundays, starting at Route 50 box office at 12:30, 1:30, 3 and 4:30. Tours are free.

Greenwich Nelson A. Rockefeller Washington County James Flaherty Cambridge Valley Agricultural Society Schuylerville Saratoga Saratoga Performing Arts Center Route 50

Burglary Suspect Probe Ties Feathers Furniture Loot

Rensselaer County Sheriff Office and Troy detectives investigate a burglary at Feathers Furniture Co. Two incidents are linked by a cache of six portable televisions found Saturday near Williams Road by Van Rensselaer Manor. The furniture store loss included seven TVs, a stereo, a portable tape recorder and $20 in change.

Troy Rensselaer County

Pittsfield Opposes North South Bypass Petition

In Pittsfield a 300 name petition urged the city to record opposition to a state bypass route through the west downtown. PW’s John D. Warner said changes now are nearly impossible, citing a new GE plant and East Street improvements as factors. In North Adams, Hewat & Co. reports a revival from near bankruptcy with growth, though facing labor shortages.

Pittsfield State Department of Public Works John D. Warner East Street

Dalton expands athletic program with three fall teams

Dalton will field varsity junior varsity and freshman football teams this fall at Wahconah Regional High School with separate interscholastic schedules. The district also lists a 12 game soccer schedule and an 11 meet cross country slate as part ofexpanded academic and artistic opportunities.

Dalton Wahconah Regional

Explosion destroys cabin cruiser in Quincy Bay

Six people were injured when the 23 foot Louise exploded as it pulled from Quincy Yacht Club after refueling. Owners Thomas Perry and passengers including Frances Salvati and her son Stephen were treated for burns. two other passengers escaped injury. The vessel burned to the waterline and sank. coast guard personnel assisted, with nearby boaters rescuing eight occupants.

Quincy, Mass UPI Quincy Bay Louise Thomas Perry Quincy Quincy Yacht Club Perry Frances Salviati Stephen Quincy City Hospital Raymond Lambert Jane Michelle Brighton Marine Hospital Lambert Coast Fred Casey Coast Guardens Ronald Blake Stoneham Casey

McNamara Warns Red China on Nuclear Threats

U S Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara cautions that Communist China would risk death by its own action if it uses nuclear weapons against others and warns Asian nations to recognize the possibility of nuclear blackmail while stating China does not need such weapons for defense. He suggests Beijing pursues an expansionist purpose despite no immediate defense need.

Tokyo UPI U.S Robert McNamara China Kei Wakaizumi Chuokoron Today McNamara United States Soviet Union Red China

King Opens Leadership Conference in Jackson

Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Edward Kennedy open a Deep South SCLC leadership conference in Jackson Mississippi with a freedom banquet. Spokespersons say the event will focus on Negro issues in northern ghettos and review non-violence doctrine amid criticism from black power advocates. About 1000 attendees expected for the first Mississippi convention as civil rights efforts intensify since Merediths march earlier in the summer.

Jackson Miss UPI Martin Luther King Chicago Edward Kennedy King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Kennedy SCLC Mississippi James Meredith

Viet Students Protest Intermarriages in Saigon

Saigon university students protest what they term moral decline and demand an end to intermarriages with American servicemen. They call for war end, economic and social fixes, and a deadline for foreign troops, blaming the rising marriages on war-induced problems and urging government action.

U.S Viet Nam

Nixon cites erosion of respect for law nationwide

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon says there is a deterioration of respect for the rule of law across America. In U S News & World Report he argues the drift stems from a belief that individuals have a right to decide which laws to disobey and when to disobey them.

Washington UPI Richard M. Nixon America U.S. News & World Report Nixon

Cleanup Drive in Roxbury Shows Results

Three Massachusetts state representatives will review Roxbury cleanup progress over the next three days. Officials report 2,000 tons of rubbish removed, new lighting at a playground, funding for a 750,000 pool skating rink, and eight additional street sweepers. Efforts target neglected lots and playground improvements.

Roxbury Boston UPS Franklin W. Holgate Holgate Royal Bolling Michael E. Haynes Salvatore J. Massina City Office of Action For Boston Community Development Boston Edison

Watchful watchdog blocks officers in patrol car

A dog in Pittsburgh embarrassed two policemen on a Sunday night by preventing them from exiting their squad car. Officers summoned the Animal Rescue League to remove the animal from the vehicle and clear the rounds.

Pittsburgh UPID Animal Rescue League

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