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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
5
The 86th Engineer Company held its weekend drill with reconaissance training for engineer platoons on Saturday and hand tool instruction on Sunday. The bridge platoon practiced assembly and disassembly of a light tactical raft while other sections prepared for the federal inspection on September 12.
The Vermont Department of Classroom Teachers held its annual summer meeting at Johnson State College led by president Marie Farnham. Bernard Dubay of the Vermont Education Association praised fall Contract Clinics across the state and a program review for the VEA Convention in Burlington on Oct. 13. Reservations for a Burlington luncheon on Oct. 13 open to the first 200 teachers, with Ruth Southwick of Massachusetts as guest speaker. Highlights from the NEA DCT Convention in Miami were shared by Farnham, Edna Wright, Harriette Cushman, and Frank Wilbur. VDCT scholars were Karen McMaster of Burlington and Thomas Douse of East Ryegate.
Keith A. Bohne of Bennington, a University of Vermont senior, is among eight students chosen for NSF funded undergraduate research. He works under Dr. Thomas Sproston on lambertellin production, studying nutrients and research techniques. Program aims to immerse undergrads in real research, bridging to future graduate study. Participants earn 600 dollars for ten weeks plus 100 per semester for year-round work.
A New England Council report argues that U S regional vocational education would better meet growing needs for technicians and skilled workers. It notes rising demand for engineers scientists and technicians by 1970 and outlines state programs in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont while urging a coordinated regional approach.
Troop 353 held a board of review Tuesday night at Roy Bergquist's home. Stephen Grover George Kerbs Jr Christopher Bergquist and Theodore Betts earned First Class while Paul Prescott and Timothy Stratton moved to Second Class. Richard Stratton Martin Betts and Terry Hunt earned swimming merit badges. The group will reconvene next Tuesday at Jack Stratton's Willow Road home to assess further First and Second Class applicants amid concerns over Morse Code difficulty and fall season discipline. Leaders called for orderly meetings and discussed a potential project to build tables and benches for camporees while welcoming 11-year-olds meeting age requirements.
In Montpelier UPI Louis Lavin director of the Industrial Relations Department says there is no direct link between his department and the Development Department. Elbert Moulton proposes a Department of Commerce and Industry to include Lavin's division and cites a task force plan for a conservation and development department. Lavin argues his remit differs from Moulton's and urges broader thinking. The piece also notes Nancy Hallenbeck completing Audubon Camp courses and outlines related conservation training.
The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising contacts and provides subscription prices. Local rates within Vermont offer 3 months for 6.30, 6 months 11.70, and 1 year 22.50, with U.S. rates higher. The paper publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St. Bennington VT.
Sen. George D. Aiken announced appointments to the U S Naval Military Air Force and Merchant Marine academies for the class of 1967. Named: Nicholas D. Harvey third alternate at the Military Academy. David L C Barton fifth alternate. Alan E Legacy third alternate. George E Stockman fifth alternate. all to Merchant Marine Academy. Selection based on Civil Service exam July 11. Aiken reports remaining vacancies: Air Force Academy one. Military Academy two. Naval Academy one. Vermont allotted two vacancies for the Merchant Marine Academy.
More than 20 police were summoned to Boston State Hospital when mental patients on the third floor smashed furniture in the reception building. No injuries reported. Authorities said patrolmen and attendants spent 45 minutes quelling the outbreak. About 25 patients involved.
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