28 Aug 1963
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
1
Saigon reports say high military officers pressed Diem to declare martial law last week. Mobile squads patrolled the capital as barricades came down and 3,000 students were arrested. Some Buddhists’ protests continue while curfews ease and schools prepare to reopen.
Congress moves to pass a Senate backed measure to force arbitration on rail work rules and avoid a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight. The plan limits arbitration to job cuts of 32 000 firemen and crew size, with 180 days for talks before a strike if unresolved. Senate approved the emergency bill 90 to 2 as House acts to send to Kennedy before the deadline.
Burlington officials and industrial leaders tell the Champlain Waterway Commission that linking the St. Lawrence River to New York offers little economic gain. Marble firms say improved waterway would not help. Vermont traffic is minimal due to lack of profitability. Some see agricultural benefits but CV Railway warns of loss of freight revenue exceeding 2 million yearly.
In Winnhall Vermont the four mile Stratton Mountain ski road deteriorates within a year after a $300000 paving. Potholes washboards and missing warnings threaten motorists as the town plans repairs before next ski season. Victor Bissell questions the cost and contractor while attributing faults to construction supervision.
Senator George D. Aiken says evidence supports pollution safeguards if the Champlain Waterway is built. He cited testimony to the Vermont commission and urged waiting for the International Joint Commission study before judging the NYC to Great Lakes deep water link.
Thousands, black and white, march from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial to urge Congress to end racial discrimination. Police estimate 100000 participants as leaders meet Senate and House figures to discuss civil rights legislation and potential administration support.
Three busloads of Vermonters led by Episcopal Bishop Harvey Butterfield joined about 100000 demonstrators in Washington. Senators Aiken and Prouty canceled a meeting, with both predicting civil rights bill passage this session and Aiken signaling support for cloture to end a southern filibuster. The Vermont group planned to return home later today.
The clipping notes travel customs in New England, signaling regional patterns and traveler tips. It mentions paperback books sparking a reading revolution in America, and notes changes in advertising as integration grows. It lists Warren Wire plant changes, sewer work in Old Bennington, a dog destruction warrant in Bennington, and selectmen actions.
Hazleton Pa rescue teams using a 12 inch shaft 305 feet long reach a void in the mine while attempting to locate Louis Bova missing since August 13 in the same cave in. Other probes continue as officials plan a safety shutdown of the mine.
Hazleton Pennsylvania AP report recounts how Henry Throne and David Fellin endured two weeks underground under 300 feet of rock after a cave in. They faced thirst hunger and hallucinations while trapped with Louis Bova as rescue plans formed and daylight finally returned.
Rescuers faced a tangled set of damaged lines and debris four yards from the shaft bottom as they searched for 25 miners trapped by a blast at a Moab potash mine. Officials noted air supply concerns and intense heat with hopes fading, while crews worked to restore ventilation and access two lateral tunnels where the men were spread.
Rutland Vermont negotiations on leasing Rutland Railway trackage continue in attorney John D. Carbine's office. The Public Service Board faces whether to ask Gov. Hoff for a special session to resolve right of way matters. Robert B. Eldredge discussed the call. Wulfson and Katz seek to lease 140 miles of the Burlington White Creek line.
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