10 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1965
Page
1
Space Center Houston reports go signals from earth stations spur Gemini 7 flight status. Mission twins Frank and crew respond to checklists as preparations advance toward launch window. Atmospheric and systems checks continue ahead of orbital test.
Twenty seven Greek seamen clung to a flooded Greek freighter off southwest Ireland as 40 foot Atlantic waves hindered rescue attempts. The Queen Mary shielded the hulk while captains warned against leaving the ship. Debris and lifeboats were damaged as RAF aircraft dropped dinghies and circled overhead.
Astronauts Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford received weather and final launch clearances for a Sunday liftoff at 9:54 a.m. EST from Cape Kennedy. The Gemini 6 pursuit mission completed initial launch preparations Thursday night as part of preparations following Gemini 7.
Vermont's Board of Institutions publicly supports Warden Robert G. Smith of Windsor Prison as criticisms over alleged mistreatment of inmate Ronald Rich surface. Gov. Hoff cautions rights concerns but affirms protections, while officials say scrutiny hinders rehabilitation efforts and custodial leadership. Spaceflight prep continues with Gemini 6 crew certified fit and ready for launch.
A preliminary report issued by the Public Service Commission assigns primary responsibility for preventing future blackouts to utility companies. The 24 page document prepared for Gov. Rockefeller and the Legislature notes no definite prevention answers until utility and power officials review reports on the Nov 9 outage. It outlines an interconnected eight state system and says a minor event can render the network useless in seconds while urging restoration efficiency and detailed analysis before conclusions.
President Johnson and military chiefs review Viet Nam budget impact with or without the hard steps. In a San Francisco AFL-CIO speech he urged exhausting every peace prospect before taking further action, while hinting bomb targets may be avoided. He cited negative responses from Hanoi and Peking to peace discussions.
Thousands of U S Marines landed from the 7th Fleet and closed a noose on a 1500 strong Viet Cong regiment south of Da Nang. The multi battalion push, backed by air power, aimed to crush entrenched fighters in bunkers and tunnels. Casualties were described as light for Marines, with heavier Viet Cong losses anticipated.
Pentagon figures show U S combat deaths in Viet Nam totaling 1,432 through Monday, up 76 in seven days. The Defense Department reported 271 more wounded on Thursday, bringing the total to 6,496.
Deane C. Davis retires as president of National Life Insurance Co of Montpelier. Dr. John T. Fey, former University of Vermont president and National Life director since 1962, will assume July 1, becoming the mutual firm's youngest president in 115 years. Davis, a former Vermont judge, had been mentioned as a GOP gubernatorial hopeful.
Moscow reports that the Brezhnev Kosygin leadership appears stronger after a Kremlin reshuffle. Anastas Mikoyan resigns as president for age and illness, with Nikolai Podgorny named the new Soviet president, though limited time for party work is noted.
Barre Municipal Judge Arthur N. McLeod, chair of Selective Service Board No. 12, says many youths seek draft dodges by keeping cases open. He alleges mothers push them to court, noting arrests for motor vehicle offenses followed by not guilty pleas to delay drafting until charges are dropped or pleas changed.
Ogden comments on a Cambridge New York physician who was beaten by six hunters. The column reflects community response and early details of the incident as reported on page four.
Governor Philip H. Hoff in a year end Vermont economic report cites accelerated expansion with 11 new companies employing 395 workers investing nearly 6 million in capital this year. Payrolls rose by 17 million in the first half of 1965. The plan calls for government reform a statewide educational TV network and major highway and regionalization programs while expanding aid to schools and vocational education. Vermont aims to balance growth with tax stability and expanded public services.
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