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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1966

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Rusk seeks aid for South Vietnam at NATO talks

Paris APS Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Western Allies to provide any form of aid to South Vietnam during the opening session of NATO council of ministers. U.S. officials indicated prospects for new assistance looked unlikely as discussions began.

Paris APS Dean Rusk America South Vietnam North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Council of Ministers U.S Rusk Vietnam George Brown Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle U.S. Vietnam

Russia condemns U S raids as war extends to Hanoi

Moscow issued a Tass distributed statement opposing American air attacks on Hanoi and signaling possible volunteers from other Communist nations to aid North Vietnam. The warning mirrored a Warsaw Pact pledge while U S rivals called for multilateral pressure as NATO redefines its future post France.

Moscow UPI North Vietnam Hanoi Tass Russia United States Vietnam Bucharest Ho Chi Minh Peking Soviet Union

South Vietnam votes for civilian government headed by president

The constituent assembly in Saigon approves a civilian government model blending U.S. and British systems with a directly elected president, prime minister, and cabinet. It calls for decentralization and an inspection council, awaiting details on the number of legislators and cabinet powers.

Saigon UPI South Vietnam Constituent Assembly van van Tran Legislative Assembly Nguyen Cao Ky

Three Planes Lost In Raids on Hanoi

UPI reports U.S. pilots said raids on Hanoi produced smoke and a large orange fireball over the city, claiming only military targets were hit while Washington sources left open the chance civilians were struck. A U.S. spokesman said three American jets were shot down in the raid, one by a Soviet MIG21. one pilot was rescued, two others were lost to ground fire. Communist broadcasts claimed more losses.

Saigon UPI U.S Hanoi Washington van Dien Yen Vien South Vietnam Liberation Radio Peking Red River Ho Chi Minh

Teamsters protest Hoffa prison term in Detroit

In Detroit a one day protest walkout by Teamsters members against James Hoffa's impending prison term crippled truck service. About 85 percent of local drivers stayed home, leaving only essential deliveries. Hoffa urged members to return to work as his aide warned he would head to Detroit to end the action.

Detroit UPI Teamsters James Hoffa Chuck O’brien Hoffa O’brien Teamster Frank Fitzsimmons Bantam Teamster

Court Allows Putnam Memorial Hospital to Collect Fees

Vermont Supreme Court decree filed in Montpelier permits Putnam Memorial Hospital to charge towns and government branches for treating patients unable to pay. The ruling overturns a 1964 order that required charity care for destitute residents of Bennington County, in a long running dispute between ten towns and the hospital over hospital costs.

Putnam Memorial Hospital Vermont Supreme Court Montpelier Chancery Court Bennington County Putnam Memorial Henry W. Putnam

State sales tax recommended by Council panel in Vermont

The Legislative Council Tax Study Committee voted 5 to 3 to urge the 1967 legislature to enact a sales tax if spending exceeds anticipated revenue by a significant amount. Gov Hoff continues opposition to the plan as debate ends a marathon two day session.

Hoff Vermont

Vermont sales tax dispute colors state politics

In Bennington County Vermont officials clash over a proposed three to four percent sales tax as Gov Hoff rules out a tax in two years. Key votes split along party lines with Lt Gov Daley Griswold and Dykeman opposing. Cain supports tax to curb spending. Court decree on Henry W. Putnam Memorial Hospital addresses care for the destitute and hospital admission rules.

Philip H. Hoff Vermont Hoff John J. Daley Essex Junction Steele Griswold Fred Dykeman Barre Burlington Francis Cain Emory Hebard Glover Peter Giuliani Montpelier Alan Chalmers D-Weston Brattleboro Robert Gannett Arthur Gibb Weybridge

Spain approves new constitution in referendum

Madrid reports 95.9 percent yes in a referendum on a new constitution aimed at liberalizing government and religious freedom after nearly 30 years of Franco rule. Interior Minister says turnout high, with abstentions around 11.5 percent. final results due later tonight and officially on Jan 3.

Madrid UPI Manuel Fraga Iribarne Francisco Franco Camilo Alonso Vega Spain Franco

One Cent Judgment in Tenant Landlord Case

In New York Civil Court Judge Maurice Wahle awarded a one cent judgment to the landlord Eisig Weiss after tenant Jean Krieger admitted owing $165.31 for December rent. Krieger claimed an overcharge of $16.53 per month for 10 months, and the judge ruled both claims valid, balancing them to a one cent recovery for the landlord.

New York Maurice Wahle Jean Krieger Mamaroneck West End Avenue Wahl

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