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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1967
Page
3
New Haven reported a largely calm night under a modified curfew with 30 to 40 arrests for curfew violations. Mayor Lee extended patrols and loosened curfew hours amid citywide tensions that had included looting arson and rock throwing in four neighborhoods.
Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith will present a moderate solution to the Vietnam War at a public meeting Saturday at Mt. Ascutney Ski Area. The Southeastern Vermont Committee For Alternatives to War in Vietnam sponsors a noon bring-your-own picnic, films and workshops on background and action.
In the wake of Detroit's deadly 1967 riot, white leaders and black militants confront deep-seated fear and shifting power dynamics. City officials including Mayor Jerome Cavanagh pursue reconstruction while examining the fractured trust across racial lines and the impact on governance and stability.
Vermont Water Resources Board will meet with Vermont Tissue Co officials and engineers on August 30 to draft a new timetable for ending pollution in the Walloomsac River. The Papermill Village firm proposed extra equipment after last week’s bid effort, as testing showed settling basins were insufficient.
Gov Philip H Hoff will ride a Morgan Horse in a Special Morgan Saddle Class opening Vermont Morgan Horse Week at Green Mountain Park Pownal Sept 10. Other Vermonters and local dignitaries are slated to participate showing support for the Morgan breed as thousands expected to attend.
Bennington Rural Fire Dept. Auxiliary met Monday evening at Mrs. Gloria Jean Stoddard s home with fifteen members present. New member Mrs. Mary Ann Hansen was welcomed. A premeeting picnic at Burgess pond preceded the gathering. Plans include attending Schaghticoke Fair Sept 2 and Brattleboro Master Sept 30 Oct 1. An Aug 13 concession was a success. thanks were given. A chicken barbecue is set for Oct 14 at Willow Road Fire House. Members vote to buy a new cash box and a grill, and a September meeting picnic at Mrs. Anna Krawczyk s home was planned with food contributions from each member.
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