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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

14

Planning Called Vital For Future of Region

Bennington planning officials outlined a regional land use strategy emphasizing compatible development. The plan envisions alternate growth directions, a zoning tool, and an action program funded by an $8 500 town share with no immediate tax, plus state and federal oversight to ensure standards.

Cording Buirdis Mobil Burdis New York City Vermont U.S. 7 Planning Commission Commission T. Garry Buckley Buckley Cmsr Robert L. Hagerman Bennington Hag

Ben-Mont Freight Carrier Faces Service Pause

Wallace said the firm now at peak shipping has moved about 100 carloads of finished goods and expects 150 more carloads to depart in the next six weeks. State and Rutland Railway officials have aided the private interim operation. In Montpelier an Hoff aide doubted a special legislative session is needed to resolve Rutland right of way, while Atty. Eldredge suggested it might be required.

Wallace State and Rutland Montpelier Hoff

Jerome Tallys Hole in One at Mt Anthony Club

J. C. Jerome president of Mt Anthony Country Club scored a hole in one on the 185 yard 4th hole. It was the first ace on that hole this year and helped his nine hole round total 34. He played with Art Barchdorf, former Bennington resident.

J. C. Jerome Mt. Anthony Country Club Jerome Art Barchdorf Bennington

Moab Mine Rescue Focuses On Air Pocket And Gas Hazards

Rescue operations at the Moab mine face rising water in the main shaft and methane gas danger. Electricians rushed pumps while Donald Hanna of Price and Paul McKinney of Moab were saved, six others believed trapped deeper in the tunnels. Rescue crews battled water, debris and communications breakdowns as they worked to reach the remaining miners near the main shaft and in connecting tunnels.

Tippie June Crawford Texas Gulf Donald Hanna Price Utah Paul McKinney Moab Han McKinney Hanna

Two Young Women slain in Northampton Apartment

Detectives report that autopsies are pending and no sexual molestation is evident. Strips of bedsheets bound the victims, with no sign of forced entry at the third floor Smith College apartment. Tolles and Hoffert were roommates and graduates of Smith College in 1962. Wylie and Tolles came from Hamilton College connections through their fathers.

Halpern Miss Tolles Miss Hoffert Smith College Northampton Mass Miss Wylie Hamilton College

United Nations aims at pressuring Arabs over Almagor incident

The United Nations is seen pushing an indirect condemnation of the Almagor killings to pressure Arabs toward a peace treaty. The U S and Britain are drafting a resolution that would condemn the killings and rebuke Syria by implication. A Soviet veto could block such a measure, as it has with similar Arab-opposed resolutions in the past.

Israel U.S Britain Syria Soviet Union

European Immersion Reflects on American Couples

Ninety eight students who spent two months in European homes under the Experiment in International Living program arrived in New York. Ann Sarratt of Nashville and Howard Garner of Greenville, both connected to UNC and George Washington University, shared impressions from Verona Italy about Italian cooking and gender roles as they return to life in the United States.

New York Experiment In International Living Organization of Putney Idlewild Paris Ann Sarratt Nashville, Tenn University of North Carolina Washington Howard Garner Greenville N.C Department of Commerce George Washington University

Vermont urged to display In God We Trust in schools

The Vermont Independent Party asks Gov. Hoff to order the national motto displayed in school auditoriums to replace morning prayers. VIP leaders Buckley and Crispe back the plan, citing a Supreme Court ruling and hoping it starts a national trend. Spargo's article in Monday's Banner prompted the idea and a minute of quiet meditation as an optional substitute.

Vermont Independent Party Philip H. Hoff T. Garry Buckley VIP Vermont U.S. Supreme Court Hoff State Education Department John Spargo Old Bennington Spargo Buckley A. Luke Crispe Brattleboro Crispe

Town Fathers Pledge Aid To Industry

Bennington selectmen said they would offer any assistance to a potential new manufacturing plant, as a national concern weighs a Vermont site. The offer will be sent to the Vermont Development Department following a BCIC recommendation. BCIC executive vice president Raymond B. Bowen led the push amid earlier negotiations showing four state sites under study with VDD help.

Erman State Highway Department Commission Hagerman Post Office Department Fred Welling North Bennington Welling Bennington Vermont Development Department Bennington County Industrial Corp Raymond B. Bowen Selectmen

Health Inspector Audits Migrant Labor Housing at Vermont Orchard

State health official inspected residential quarters at Southern Vermont Orchards in Pownal, noting a concrete block building with 64 worker capacity and potential substandard prior housing. Condemnation already placed on a barn, with risk of further action on other structures. Condemnation order issued for a North Pownal home, giving the owner 10 days to relocate residents.

State Health Department Vermont Pownal Roderick J. Humphreys Humphreys North Pownal Thomas North Hoosick N.Y Frederick Fennett

Paris Fall Fashions Awake a Wealth of Color and Fur

Paris designers unveil fall and winter trends with bold fur trims, high collars, and varied silhouettes. From Saint-Laurent to Chanel, the shows mix mantelpieces of velvet and tweed with beaded embroidery. The collection emphasizes sleeves and Antwerp inspired textures as American markets await Paris prices. The Ryder Cup recap notes the United States winning 11 of 14 bouts on home soil, with scores and standout players.

Paris Couture Heim Chanel Saint-Laurent Griffe Boldini Robin Hood Cardin’s Saint-Laurent’s Laroche Lanvin Ricci Asher Besson Atlanta UPI United States Britain

Bennington Opens Molly Stark Beech Street Schools Sept 4

Bennington announces Molly Stark and Beech Street Schools will start with a full day program on Sept. 4. School lunch service begins Sept. 16. Accident insurance for students becomes available Sept. 4, with premiums due at once. Contact Molly Stark School office for details.

Molly Stark Beech Street Berkshire Arts Center Pittsfield Mass Museum of Primitive Art American Museum of Natural History

Civil rights rally echoes speeches by King and Lewis

A capital rally featured Lewis and King as civil rights leaders addressed about 20 000 white allies. Speakers urged passage of Kennedy's civil rights bill with some Congress members showing support while others warned of slow progress. The House Judiciary Committee postponed bill action to Sept 9 amid Labor Day absences.

Lewis King Southern Christian Leadership Conference United States Congress Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn House Judiciary Committee

Weston Women Visit Arts and Stores After Pond Picnic

The Home Demonstration Group enjoyed a Hapgood Pond picnic and touring Weston sites the Country Store, art museum, and Weston Playhouse. On the return trip they paused in Londonderry for sap supper. The September meeting will be at Mrs. Lucy Quimby 120 Scott St.

Roaring Branch Hapgood Pond Weston Art Museum Weston Playhouse Londonderry Lucy Quimby Scott St

Industrials Railroads Utilities Composite Averages Note

A compact numeric snippet shows indices across sectors with figures for 30 Industrials 20 Railroads 15 Utilities. It lists composite average sales 2 300 and related values 726.19 112 176.51 12 143.70 0 261.70 18 000.

Bennington College Homes Face Tax Exemption Change

Sisters from Bennington College plan to remove 11 private staff homes from tax exempt status and add them to the Grand List. The homes have been exempt since the 1940s based on a view that they are non income producing properties, but officials now say the college benefits through rent or salary arrangements. The decision will be listed next year and requires justification from the college.

Bennington Sisters Bennington College the College Francis J. Hogan Hogan Tax Department

Hospital Notes Admissions With Local Names

Admissions list includes Miss Brenda Harris North Pownal James Kenyon North Bennington James Main Sr Bennington Miss Rebecca Lampron Bennington Miss Jo-Ann Marcoux Bennington Kevin Bailey Shaftsbury Dale Tifft Manchester Depot Mrs Claudia Lohnes and baby Hoosick Falls N Y Mrs Rita Hunt and baby Eagle Bridge N Y John Proud Jr Bennington Frank Pilling Bennington Mrs Virginia Lavin Hoosick Falls N Y Mrs Alberta Gratton North Bennington John McDermott Bennington Miss Lina Livingston North Hoosick N Y

Rebecca Lampron Bennington Jo-Ann Marcoux Kevin Bailey Shaftsbury Dale Tifft Manchester Depot Claudia Lohnes Hoosick Falls N.Y Rita Hunt Eagle Bridge John Proud Jr Frank Pilling Virginia Lavin Alberta Gratton North Bennington John McDermott Lina Livingston North Hoosick

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