28 Aug 1964
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
1
Diplomatic warnings increase as Cyprus nears a Turkish army rotation of 335 troops to replace 335 already stationed. President Makarios opposes landing of Turkish soldiers, while Turkish leaders threaten force if necessary, with analysts saying war appears likely if either side refuses to back down.
An explosion damaged the Northside Reporter office in Jackson, Mississippi, but caused no injuries. Editor Hazel Brannon Smith was abroad at the Democratic National Convention. Police term the blast a small home-made bomb. Mississippi moves toward desegregation with peaceful enrollments in Leake County and other districts as courts push for integration.
In Atlantic City, President Johnson and Senator Humphrey frame the 1964 campaign as a choice between courage and fear. Johnson vows to keep Kennedy's torch alight and defend freedom while highlighting Goldwater as risky on defense and foreign policy.
Hurricane Cleo weakened as it brushed Cape Kennedy with 75 mph gusts and veered inland. The storm caused millions in Florida damage and threatened Georgia before turning toward the Atlantic as Savannah and Jacksonville braced for more rain and wind. Weather officials in Boston said New England faces no immediate threat but will monitor Cleo for potential future trouble.
Washington reports July consumer prices rose 0.3 percent driven by sharp increases in meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. Transportation health care costs climbed while clothing fell. The CPI reached 108.3 with a 1.1 percent year over year gain and overall price rise of 4.4 percent since March 1961.
Mt Anthony Union School Board votes to retain The Architects Collaborative of Cambridge and weighs FHHA federal insurance to cover architect fees if bond votes fail. Final site choice between Town Farm and Soldiers Home east of Park Street Extension expected next Thursday. Board to study Highway Department location implications with site subcommittee.
Lt. Gov. Ralph A. Foote urged a Vermont purchase law to require state buying from Vermont firms and individuals to shield local businesses. He argued such a policy would attract outside firms to Vermont subsidiaries and boost the tax base when state contracts are at stake.
Rep William E Miller of New York the Republican candidate for vice president will begin the general election campaign in Vermont on September 9 with a one day tour of Rutland. Derrick Webb state GOP chairman announced following a Republican Executive Committee meeting. Arthur Crowley Jr Rutland County chairman leads arrangements.
The Bennington billboard dispute moves to Washington County Chancery Court as Maurice Callahan & Sons seeks an injunction against Secretary of State Howard Armstrong. The secretary revoked four roadside billboards south of Bennington arguing the area no longer meets Vermont zoning rules.
Inside Union school board reviews the Norshaft report findings and protests the conclusions. Separate notes cover Weston plays, Dorset items, and a Ron Cohen column on the side judge. Arlington and county schools list faculty changes and a Yugoslav teacher.
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