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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1969
Page
5
Leyden Mass. elementary pupils may join voluntary prayer sessions next week before classes. A three member committee approved the plan to reinstate prayers despite a 1963 Supreme Court ruling. Participants may stay or leave, and nonparticipation will not be treated as nonreligion.
Vermont Republican and Democratic leaders unveiled town caucus dates to begin a full party reorganization ahead of the 1970 elections. Democratic chair Frank Esposito announced Sept 24 caucuses with county meetings the next week and state committee selections Oct 15. Republican chair Russell Merriman set Sept 16 caucuses, with county reorganizations Oct 7 and GOP State Committee meeting Oct 29. Both note state law requires biennial reorganization and aim to expand local committees from last year’s record 226 of 240 towns.
Kennedy and other witnesses consider appealing Judge Boyle’s ruling on inquest rights for Kopechne death. They may challenge the denial of criminal defense protections or outdated inquest laws in Massachusetts.
In NORTHFLEET England a juvenile court fined two 11 year old boys four pounds eighty pence each for stealing a two foot long crocodile from an animal shop.
Gov. Davis blocks full funding for Bundy Art Gallery as exploration continues. Bundy Foundation eyes Warren School District as benefactor while private endowment efforts seek 50 percent funding. AmHerst College raises inclusive annual cost by 140 dollars to 3600 for 1970 71.
Joan Kennedy wife of Sen Edward M Kennedy suffered her third miscarriage Thursday night and was reported in good condition today at Cape Cod Hospital. A spokesman said she woke at 7 a.m. after a restful night and is resting comfortably. Kennedy visited the hospital and said doctors offered no cause for the miscarriage. The 32 year old Kennedy had canceled plans for an overnight camping trip. The baby was due in February.
Vermont moves to reduce highway deaths by expanding patrols. Atty. Gen. James Jeffords said sheriffs' and state police will operate together during the 72 hour Labor Day weekend. Vermont's 1969 death toll to date stands at 80, up about 20 percent from last year.
Banking and Insurance Commissioner Charles Black closed his probe into whether Vermont banks issued demand mortgage notes. He said past practice existed but no case showed a note called in before due date. The 1969 banking law revision bars demand notes for mortgages over one year after Jan 1 1970, with payment schedules. Lt Gov Thomas Hayes asked for the check. Black reports Hayes is satisfied and the matter is a dead issue.
Atty Gen James M Jeffords says over 80 Vermonters have filed claims with U S District Court New York against five drug manufacturers to recover losses from a price fixing scheme on antibiotics between 1954 and 1966. Vermont gets 80,000 to settle individual and institutional claims at 69 cents on the dollar. court extension requested. Aug 16 deadline noted. Education Board rejects McIndoes Academy bid to stay open for 1969-70. new trustees urged to meet with interstate committee for four year plan. students to transfer tuition basis. Vermont to import 45 more foreign apple pickers for 1969 crop. Labor Dept raises state allocation from 180 to cover needs.
In Albany Acting Education Commissioner Nyquist upholds a Ravena Coeymans-Selkirk teacher's right to keep long hair and a mustache, noting no disruptive behavior, while Schenectady's Bruce Brummitt issues student grooming guidelines contrasting the ruling. Mayors seek balanced judicial support as Bergan's and Gibson's Court of Appeals futures loom. A separate case reports a 20-year-old landscaper arrested for using U S flags as window drapes at a VA hospital area amid veteran protests.
In Williamstown Stewart Burns 20 son of James MacGregor Burns refuses induction in California. He faces possible two year federal prison for draft resistance. His father a prominent political scientist supported CO status but Burns rejects it. Also Williamstown officials name J Elwood Lamphear interim town manager sharing duties with Harry Smith after Leroy Picard resigns. Kemp Blair named GE plant manager in West Kittanning starting Sept 1.
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