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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1963
Page
2
Vermont Governor Hoff announced the appointment of Dr. Robert E. O’Brien of Winooski to the University of Vermont board of trustees after consultation, despite a faculty member status dispute raised by UVM President Fey. Hoff noted no personal complaints and endorsed O’Brien as a board member.
Albany officials and the Garden Club of America pledge full support to reduce demand for African leopard skins. National Audubon Society chief urges American women to boycott leopard fur to curb illegal killings that threaten the species.
The Troy NAACP board announced bringing Jackie Robinson and Rev. Martin Luther King to Troy in coming months. A rally with Dr. Eugene T. Reed is set for next Wednesday at Fifth Avenue Zion Church. Five Troy Area chapters will join the August march on Washington to support Kennedy civil rights program.
Berkshire residents were told by Police Chief Joseph W. Zoito Jr. that motorists approaching fire scenes will face enforcement. A traffic jam near Bridges and White Oaks Roads where a car burned prompted the warning and a fine up to 100 dollars for violating the 300 to 800 foot safety zones. In North Adams, the City Council approved four fund transfers including 7600 dollars for unexpected sewer line charges tied to an airport runway extension project as mayor Florini noted unpaid bills from Metcalf and Eddy.
Four men including Boston and Maine presidents Benson and McGinnis were indicted by a federal grand jury on antitrust charges. The case centers on a $71,500 personal profit from selling 10 stainless steel railroad cars without competitive bidding. The indictment also accuses officers of misappropriating funds after the deal, naming Glacy and Mersey and noting changes in B&M finances.
Johnstown, Pa. steel rails will ride on steel crossties in a new Pakistan railway project. The sleepers are being manufactured at a Johnstown mill for shipment to the line.
The Vermont Education Board voted to remove Bible reading and prayer from public schools. Bishop Joyce of Burlington says the move follows Supreme Court rulings and calls for renewed religious teaching at home and church. Other clergy urge respecting the court decision and view the action as lawful.
The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and display advertising numbers and states its publication schedule. It provides mailing and subscription rates for 50 mile radius and Vermont and U.S. circulation, plus special servicemen rates.
Winchester Mass colleges still have room for 2644 qualified freshmen across 78 New England colleges. NEBHE reports only part of June vacancies filled. 70 colleges offer 1510 more men and 1134 more women. Dormitory capacity 784. day student capacity 1860. eight colleges will accept any qualified applicant. Dr. Martin Lichterman notes many places remain available.
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