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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

5

Two Suspects Arrested in 1964 Central Park Slaying

Two men confined in separate New York institutions were arrested on suspicion of murdering Columbia University nuclear physicist Dr Charles J Gallagher Jr in Central Park on April 15 1964. Gallagher 31 was found shot in a wooded area near 74th Street after returning from a Soviet lecture tour.

New York UPI Greater Central Park Manhattan Charles J. Gallagher Jr Columbia University Gallagher 74Th Street

Five Day Forecast for Boston Area Temperatures Rise Then Drop

The UPI report from the U.S. Weather Bureau indicates New England temperatures for Thursday through Monday will average near or slightly above normal. Temperatures rise Thursday and Friday, then fall Sunday or Monday, with normals listed for Boston Worcester Nantucket Providence Concord Burlington and Maine coastal towns.

Boston UPI New England U.S. Weather Bureau Worcester Nantucket Providence R.J Concord N.H Burlington Maine Portland Eastport

Snelling Praises Reform Urging Efficient Government

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich ard Snelling assails Vermont state government for inefficiency and waste. He cites the eight year delay in implementing the Little Hoover Commission's recommendations, claiming potential savings up to 15 million dollars and urging leadership, modern management, and better pay and conditions to boost efficiency.

St, Albans Richard Snelling Vermont Snelling Little Hoover Commission Franklin County Women’s Republicans St. Albans Hoff

Vermont Tops Tax Burden In Per Capita Comparison

Vermont ranks first nationwide in total state and local taxes per $1,000 of personal income, with $217.22 per thousand. Expert William Miller noted the figure measures relative burden, citing Vermont’s high effective property tax rate but a 10 percent rise in Vermonters’ personal income last year.

Montpeier UPI Vermont William Miller Princeton N.J Legislative Council Miller

Batman team routs Stark Street 8 to 1 in morning play

The Batman baseball team from Memorial Park defeated Stark Street 8 to 1 as Bruce Parmenter and Walt Parmenter led a four run first inning and four more runs later. Eddie Vosburgh took the loss and the postgame All Star selections favored players from both teams for a match against the girls’ team Thursday at 9:30 on the Memorial Park diamond.

Batman Memorial Park Stark Street Eddie Vosburgh Terry Caslin Bruce Parmenter David de Mercardo Walt Parmenter Mike Allard Stosh Wi Stosh Wiskoski Scott Buchanan Mike Callahan Russ Pembroke Jerry Sennett Billy Olsen

Flower Girls puppet show delights Bennington Garden Club

Members of the Bennington Garden Club enjoyed a satirical puppet show called The Flower Girls presented by Mrs. John J. Kurten and aides. The skit spoofed various women and featured remarks on compost, legislation, and garden life. Guests included two Audubon scholarship winners and local groups, who discussed conservation and a proposed Grand Canyon dam bill with calls to contact senators and officials.

Bennington Garden Club Floribunda’’ Club Flower Girls John J. Kurten John Beale Kurten Susan B. Anthony Hyde Park N.Y George van Santvoord Pied Pipers Poughkeepsie Audubon Garden Club Audubon Society Greenwich Conn John Dunham Camp Sugarbush Catamount Girl Scout Council John Hamlin Grand Canyon Department of the Interior State of Arizona

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