Swanton Man Released After Breach of Peace Charge
Homer St. Francis 27 of Swanton held in Bennington County Jail since Nov 24 on breach of peace causing injury to a Vermont state trooper. He posted $2000 bail and was freed yesterday. Trooper Harry McDonald was hospitalized nearly two weeks with facial injuries. no trial date set.
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ST. Albans
Homer St. Francis
Swanton
Vermont
St. Francis
Harry McDonald
Shaftsbury
Rensselaer Moves Toward Master Plan for Urban Renewal
The Rensselaer Common Council prepares to award a contract for a comprehensive master plan as Communities Planners of Rockville Centre and John C. Burdis Associates of Albany submit proposals. Albany County approves a plan to jointly operate the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Bridge with Rensselaer County, with an option at $1. the bridge faces abandonment and next Tuesday the Rensselaer board will act.
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Rensselaer
Rensselaer Common Council
Rockville Center
Long Island
John C. Burdis Associates
Albany
Albany County Board of Supervisors
Rensselaer County
Delaware and Hudson
Troy
Green Island
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors
Albany Housing Need Report Urges City Code Adoption
New York housing commissioner James W. Gaynor told Mayor Erastus Corning II that Albany’s housing is deteriorating faster than the state and requires a substantial increase to meet demand. The Albany survey totals 50 pages, 24 tables and seven maps, and recommends adopting and enforcing a recognized housing code.
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Albany
James W. Gaynor
New York
Erastus Corning II
Gaynor
Mount Hope Farm Put Up For Sale In Berkshire NY
The Mount Hope Farm near Berkshire in Williamstown has been turned over to First National City Trust Co of New York to handle future sale efforts. Theodore F. Childs of Lenox Hill Hospital said about a dozen parties are interested in a package deal including the big house, most property and adjacent buildings along Green River Road, with exploratory activity now underway. The estate has already sold about 400000 dollars worth of property.
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Williamstown
Mount Hope
First National City Trust Co
New York City
Theodore F. Childs
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York
Green River Road
Mohawk Trail land eyed for new North Adams school
North Adams School Committee votes to urge City Council to buy land at the Mohawk Trail foot for a future school site. Plans call for three new elementary schools, a Drury High School conversion to junior high, and a new high school. The panel approves a $1000 raise for James J. Moir, boosting retirement pay though only a partial year of service.
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North Adams
Mohawk Trail
Drury
James J. Moir
Moir
Ninth Application for Chief Made
Williamstown receives a ninth application for chief of police as Town Manager J Maynard Austin reports. Out of town candidate brings total to nine. three were eliminated by announced qualifications. Patrolman Joseph Zoito Jr remains the only announced applicant. other names are largely withheld. Chief Courtney will leave December 31 to become Berkshire County sheriff.
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Williamstown
J. Maynard Austin
Austin
Joseph Zoito, Jr
John D. Courtney, Jr
Berkshire County
Greater Boston Police Seek Seventh Strangulation Murderer
Boston police hunt a light-skinned man with honey-colored hair after the seventh strangling death in the Greater Boston area since mid June. Sophie Clark 21 a hospital technician was found in her fourth floor Huntington Avenue apartment with a silk stocking and petticoat tied around her neck. medical examiner notes sexual assault and similarities to prior cases. Neighborhood witness Marcella Wawraniak-Lulka described the suspect, as authorities link Clark to victims with medical ties and note no forced entry in the apartments.
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Boston
Sophie Clark
Miss Clark
Huntington Ave
Richard Ford
Suffolk County Medical Examiner
Marcella Wawraniak- Lulka
Edward W. Mannix Jr
Englewood
N. J
Carnegie Institute of Medical Technology
Mary Francis
Carnegie Institute
Burns Says Massachusetts Clean Up Possible
Williams College political scientist James Mac G Burns told the North Adams Lions Club that corruption can be licked in Massachusetts but must be fought on all government levels. He urged avoiding spectacles over judgeship deals and noted voter cynicism about politicians and parties in the Bay State.
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North Adams
Massachusetts
Williams College
James Mac G. Burns
North Adams Lions Club
Endicott Peabody
Salute to Vermont Industry at Boston Army Base Exhibit
Vermont Development Department and U S Army officials opened a Salute to Vermont exhibit at the Boston Procurement District. The month long display honors Vermont contractors, features a Hall of Flags and products from Vermont firms including GE Vulcan 20 mm cannon, highlighting defense work and district business with New England firms.
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Vermont
Vermont Development Department
James S. Welch
Boston Army Base
Welch
Phyllis Jackson
Christine Lilly
Henry L. Finn Jr
Boston
Mass
U. S. Army
New England
General Electric
Burlington
Tea Before Business Protesters Meet Housing Minister
Sixteen homeless protesters marched to Housing Minister Sir Keith Josephs home and were invited in for tea. Protest leaders said Joseph gave no assurance he would help solve their housing problem.
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London
UPI
Sir Keith Joseph
Joseph
Bennington Banner Publication and Contact Details
Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. The paper lists business numbers for telephones newsroom and display advertising and notes AP news republication rights. Subscriptions are offered by mail and motor route with various regional rates.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
Vermont
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
Radius
U.S
Maine father and two sons die in house fire tragedy
In Old Orchard Beach Maine a 29 year old father Charles Longmore and his six year old son Keith died in a one story bungalow fire after attempting to save a crippled 10 month old Sidney who perished at Webber Hospital in Biddeford The Longmore family escaped include Mildred 30 and children Nancy 9 Ralph 7 Charles Jr 3 and Charlene 28 months Fire Chief Louis Wharff attributed the blaze to an exploding oil burner A neighbor Norman Bedard described a huge ball of light and screams as he arrived at the scene
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Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Charles Longmore
Keith
Sidney
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Mildred Longmore
Coast Guard Enlistee Interviews Set in Bennington Area
Coast Guard recruiter Radarman Ic Louis C. Lariccia will visit Bennington March 18 to 22 to interview high school seniors about Coast Guard enlistments. Interested former servicemen or graduates should contact the Recruiting Office at 3 Sullivan St in Claremont New Hampshire for a personal interview. The Coast Guard emphasizes lifesaving at sea and rapid recognition of an individual’s assets and qualifications.
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Louis C. Lariccia
U.S. Coast Guard
Bennington
Coast Guard
Lariccia
Sullivan St
Santa Visits Vermont Bank in Bennington Holiday Program
Santa Claus with reindeer arrives at the Vermont Bank and Trust Co on December 17 from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m. Children up to fifth grade from several towns will receive gifts and candy as Rudolph and the reindeer are displayed on Main Street. The event marks the 14th year of the visit organized by local merchants and the bank with police escorts.
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Santa Claus
Bennington
Santa
Vermont Bank and Trust Co
Rudolph the Red Nose
Main Street
Harte
Putnam Square
Vermont Bank and Trust
Earl Chase
Sana Claus
Arlington
Shaftsbury
North Bennington
Woodford
Pownall
Merchants Division
Greater Bennington Association
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Disney Studios
Jeffersonville
Walt Disney Studios
Disney
Roland Vautour
Vermont Development Commission
Vautour
Montpelier
House of Correction
Michael J. Griffin
Orange
Griffin
Highway Department
Clesson Stewart
Burlington Water Commission
Francis J.o’brien
Auburn, Mass
Ralph P. Hall Inc
Stoneham, Mass
R. J. Burke Co
Newton, Mass
Lake Champlain
Albany Housing Deteriorating
Berkshire
N.Y
Mt. Hope Farm
Greater Boston
Burns
Bay State
Great Britain
Army Base
Claremont, N.H
Sonal
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Bennington, Vermont
Millbrook
Vermont Bank
TOY Department
Man Higgins
Abc-Tv
Pontiac
North Bennington Road
Walter L. Barber
Bennington, Vt
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