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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1967
Page
10
Washington report notes Senate Finance Committee poised to lift Social Security benefits and push a controversial prescription drug proposal as central changes under consideration. The article outlines expected increases and strategic policy shifts shaping the bill's trajectory.
Four teenagers who escaped from Grand Isle County Jail in Vermont were held in Terre Haute Indiana on fugitive warrants. Carl Sibley Jr Eugene Smith Robert Wilcox and David Wells, all 18 or 16, were arrested after a report of wiring an Indiana license plate to a stolen car. A fifth youth Harold Beshaw, 18, was judged a delinquent minor. The four expect to return to Vermont.
Admissions include John A. Greene and others scattered across Vermont and New York locales. Discharges list Peder C Jesperson and Joanne Squiers among Bennington names. Births mention Francis Heisler's family. The piece also reports HEW Secretary nominee activity on Social Security benefit increases, Senate support expectations, and Ribicoff’s critique of the House plan amid election-year dynamics.
UPI reports Senator Winston L. Prouty urges raising the minimum monthly Social Security payment from 44 to 70 dollars, contending the House increase to 50 is inadequate and below Census standards. He plans another bill to meet poverty needs, while noting the push for stricter outdoor ad rules faces industry opposition. In Wilmington, the Mirror Players postpone Amphitryon 38 opening to Wednesday due to technical issues.
Mrs. Viola W. Knapp of 939 Main St sustained a head bump when her car collided with a station wagon driven by Guy Chamberland of Esprit L Epiphanie Quebec at Union and Silver streets Monday night. Chamberland unseen stop sign. Knapp released to her doctor. damage to two cars, a bent street sign and a dented mailbox. Police say Chamberland did not see the stop sign. Earlier, Timothy Racicot of Bennington hit a parked car owned by Everett J. Morgan on Main Street while trying to park near Putnam Square at 8 25 p.m. one Monday.
United Press International reports hot winds halted a 2000 acre blaze near the Idaho hamlet of Peck, 185 residents joined firefighters as a storm of dry lightning sparked fires across the Pacific Northwest. Strong winds pushed the spread toward Melrose six miles away, keeping Peck safe for now.
Mrs. Henry Lestage 73 formerly Edelweiss Nevils of Bennington dies at Putnam Memorial Hospital after long illness. Retired after 40 years at Ben Mont Co.. funeral at St Peter's Church with burial in Bennington Village Cemetery. Anna Maxmillian Eckler 88 of Williamstown dies at Adams Nursing Home. mother of John Maxmillian of Pownal.
The Bennington Area YMCA held a Sunday water carnival with fifty participants braving rain. Winners include Pollywog Race Laura Moore first and Jo Jo Moore second, Kate Moore first in Girls and Boys Free Style, Jellyfish Float Kate Moore, Lifesaving Ball Push Matt Moore and Steve Benkoski, Underwater Swim Girls Kitty Kane and Cheryl Hoyt, Boys John Lyons and Kriss Kennedy, Watermelon Race won by Kriss Kennedy's team. VFW Auxiliary district meeting Aug 6 featured officers recognized, civil defense read, and dues urged to hit quota. next regular meeting at VFW Hall and district visit to Manchester Sept 24. Obituary lists Mrs. Lucille Corbiere of North Adams. funeral Mass at St Patrick's Thursday 10 a.m.. burial in North Adams. calling hours at Quinn Funeral Home today and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Mrs Reta Durward of 303 Pleasant Street was summoned to Schenectady New York by the death of her sister Mrs Alice Lob dell Funeral was held Sunday The Lions Club steak roast for this evening has been moved from Paul Bellemare camp to another location
A Communist terrorist bomb exploded in the empty main elevator of the Hong Kong Hilton Hotel injuring no one. A second unexploded bomb was found in a tin can. A 16-year-old American girl narrowly avoided the blast by exiting on a lower floor moments earlier.
Miss Phyllis R Renner of Manchester will help celebrate the end of Bennington Free Library summer reading program with two sessions first for kindergarten to grade 3 at 10 am and second for grades 4 to 6 at 11 am Refreshments will follow essay contest winners announced Susan LaCroix Theresa Holland Christine Jordan received gift certificates at Bennington Bookshop The Cosmpolitan Hotel in Denver received a note claiming repayment for a stolen sheet and a recent guest apology The Mt Anthony Union High School seeks substitute teachers call 447 7511 ADV
Uninsured and insured unemployment rates for Bennington area averaged 2.1 percent in July, slightly below the statewide 2.2 percent. Initial claims filed totaled 142, down from June's 185, with a June to July shift largely due to short term layoffs in apparel manufacturing.
UPI report quotes former Vice President Richard M. Nixon saying the United States should apply massive pressure in Vietnam short of nuclear force. He argues gradual escalation hurts leverage, claims Johnson's policy resigns America to a long, grinding war while supporting air and sea power but opposing nuclear arms for strategic and ethical reasons.
Thrift Shop workers Friday were Ruby Van Santvoord and Dorothy Crane. Saturday staff included Juna Fuller and Peggy Haug. An electric stove is sold and a Singer sewing machine will be moved in soon. They seek plates, lamp shades, frames, dresses, children’s wear, coats, floor lamps, trousers, shoes, hats, sweaters, bedding and a guitar. Located in the municipal building basement near the Armory parking lot, hours 2 to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 to 12 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit United Counseling Service.
A group calling itself the 1st May Group claimed it machinegunned the U S Embassy in London to show support for Latin American guerrillas and American Negroes. A handwritten note signed by the movement was given to Scotland Yard with no injuries reported. Police raids sought leads on anti American groups as FBI links are noted.
The Bennington County Sheriff's Department plans a firearms course for youths with NRA cooperation possibly involving the FBI. If enough interest is shown, multiple courses will be offered across areas and age groups, with certificates and an NRA patch awarded after completion.
Edward Thomas Cronin a retired U S Army officer born in Bennington died unexpectedly Thursday in a New Orleans hospital His funeral was held Monday with a prayer service at Mahar Son Funeral Home and a Requiem High Mass by Rt Rev Msgr Francis Flanagan Burial followed at Park Lawn Cemetery Bearers included Col T J Cook Ret Arthur Cronin Herbert Horst and Thomas Cronin All attended from Bennington Gretna Schenectady and Hoosick Falls N Y
Dow Jones Industrial average at 910.02 down 2.25 led by broad declines in big shares. Railroads slipped to 257.01 with a 0.05 drop and utilities at 131.74 fell 0.41. Composite average stood at 326.45 with volume at 3,690,000.
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