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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1963

Page

2

Vermont Briefs: Allen Faces Packers Act Charge and Regional Health Plan

In St Albans Harold S Allen is charged under the Packers and Stockyards Act with financial distress and failure to meet obligations as of May 11, with current liabilities about 4868 dollars more than assets. Burlington reports Dr Rolf Struthers will join UVM Medical College to lead a two year regional health services research project. Other notes include Gov Hoff delaying meetings in Montpelier due to Zanzibar duties, a Northfield Army death in Germany, and Vermont snow causing non fatal highway crashes locally.

ST. Albans Harold S. Allen U.S. Department of Agriculture Packers and Stockyards Division USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Ellen P&s Allen Burlington University of Vermont Medical College University Rolf Struthers Rockefeller Foundation Research Institute of Toronto Hospital For University of Vermont College of Medicine New England

Fire damages Barre tenement as resident treated for smoke inhalation

Ninety year old Archibald Campbell Sr. is hospitalized in satisfactory condition after a general alarm fire started in a first floor pantry. The blaze spread through partitions to the attic causing extensive smoke and water damage and forcing occupants to the street. In a separate note, State's Attorney John E. Bernasconi says a Barre man who died of a heart attack after throwing rocks at neighborhood boys will not be prosecuted due to lack of evidence.

Barre Archibald Campbell Sr Barre City Hospital Campbell

Woodstock Ski Town Marks 30th Uphill Skiing Anniversary

Woodstock hosts a day long program January 23 to honor the first ski town in the United States. The event is organized by the United States Ski Association the U S Eastern Amateur Ski Association and the New England Council. A Vermont historic sites marker will be dedicated at the site of the first town on a pasture hill. The town was built by David Dodd for Robert and Elizabeth Royce then owners of the White Cupboard Inn. The facility later spurred development of the skiing area known now as death by own action Six.

Woodstock United States United States Ski Association U.S. Eastern Amateur Ski Association New England Council Vermont David Dodd Robert Elizabeth Royce White Cupboard

Thieves Loot Kay’s Newport Shoe Store in Sunday Breakin

In Latham early Sunday thieves pried a steel bar from a women’s restroom to access Kay’s Newport Shoe Store. They stole 3216 dollars and 45 cents in cash and checks, mainly from the manager’s office, with 508 dollars from a cash register. Albany hearing on a subpoena in state probe. Troy shoplifting arrests. Watervliet fire kills 13 year old Edward Shelton Jr.

Latham Kay Newport Watervliet Edward Shelton Jr

GE Refuses to Confirm Transformer Plant Move

Berkshire area business agent Arthur J. LaBlue of IUE Local 255 questions a possible transfer of small distribution transformer production from Pittsfield to Hickory North Carolina. Harland Sisk, general manager, declines to commit but says management is reviewing production loads at Pittsfield, Hickory, and Oakland and that changes may occur.

Pittsfield General Electric Hickory N.C Arthur J. LaBlue IUE Harland P.sisk Oakland Calif

Six Children Die in Portland Space Heater Fire

In Portland Maine a duplex fire killed six children nine year old Beverly Harrigan escaped with her infant brother John but ten others including three Harrigan daughters Heidi Mary Ann and Holly Carol and three Maley children perished. William Harrigan attempted to save family members and two other residents escaped unharmed.

Portland Maine William F. Harrigan Harrigan Leona John Edward Leona Harrigan Genevieve Heidi Mary Ann Holly Carol Thomas Maley Tami Maley Ramona Maley

New England lawmakers split on major roll calls in Congress

Washington reports show New England members voting on key measures. On college construction funding, 54-27 supported. several lawmakers from Vermont to Rhode Island lined up with the pro side while others abstained or were absent.

Washington New England Congress

Head Named For Mass Head Named For Mass

Charles E. Gallagher of the Lynn Daily Item was elected president of the Massachusetts Newspaper Information Service replacing Donald R. Dwight who resigned to join the state Department of Public Works. John J. Broughan of the Greenfield Recorder Gazette became treasurer succeeding H. Irving Jensk after 21 years.

Boston Charles E. Gallagher Lynn Daily Item Massachusetts Newspaper Information Service John J. Broughan Greenfield Recorder Gazette Massachusetts Gallagher Donald R. Dwight Holyoke Transcript - Telegram Reorganized State Department of Public Works New England Society of Newspaper Editors Associated Press Broughan H. Irving Jensk Greenfield Service

No Trial Is Likely In N C Pastor Says

The Rev. Roger MacDonald of Rutland Baptist Church, one of 15 northern ministers jailed in Williamston during an integration demonstration, says he does not expect to return to face charges. He cites federal court appeals and a long sequence before any ruling.

Rutland Roger MacDonald Rutland Baptist Church Williamston N.C MacDonald North Carolina North Mount St. Joseph Auditorium

Vandals scrawl threat on Briscoe home door

Atlanta detectives say juveniles likely behind a front door message reading next time leave dough or we will tear your house apart. Detective F. H. Weaver noted the vandalism Thursday after the Briscoes found the home damaged.

Atlanta J. H. Briscoes F. H. Weaver

Rikers Island Center Uses Bright Colors for Rehab Focus

New York corrections officials say the Correctional Reception and Classification Center for Men on Rikers Island uses turquoise lemon yellow blues and warm tans on corridors and walls to emphasize rehabilitation over punishment.

New York UPI Rikers Island N.Y

Two Naval Reserve Pilots Die in Navy Plane Crash

In Hingham Massachusetts two Naval reserve fliers Cmdr Peter Gray and Lt Cmdr Thomas Sanderson were killed when a twin engine Navy plane crashed into a marshy woodland after reporting loss of power. Gray 43 of West Acton was Harvard Trust Co executive and had over 20 years in service.

Hingham Mass Naval Reserve South Hingham Peter Gray West Acton Cmdr Thomas Sanderson New Haven Conn Gray Sanderson Weymouth Naval Air Station Fred B. Roach Jr Concord Harvard Trust Co Navy Reserve

Administration Commissioner Kearns to Speak at UVM Lecture

Vermont Commissioner of Administration William F. Kearns will discuss State Government consolidation and efficiency at a free public lecture on Tuesday 8 p.m. in the Waterman Building lower lounge as part of the Governor's Planning Council series at the University of Vermont.

BURLINGTON — _ Vermont William F. Kearns Governor’s Planning Council University of Vermont Kearns Waterman Building Philip H. Hoff Richard H. Macomber Planning Council Paul H. Guare

Correct wine for any occasion is what drinker likes

San Francisco report notes the Wine Institute states the best wine for any occasion is the one the drinker prefers. The quote emphasizes personal taste over fixed rules, reflecting consumer orientation in wine selection.

San Francisco UPI The Wine Institute

Bennington Banner Publisher and Rates Note

The Bennington Banner lists contact numbers for business and newsroom and notes publication days. It details subscription pricing within Vermont and nearby service rates, including 3 months for 4.25 dollars and yearly options, with special rates for servicemen.

Bennington Banner Main St. Bennington Vt The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press AP News Vermont Elsenlore

Boston and Maine Seeks State Subsidy for Commuter Losses

Boston and Maine Railroad faces ongoing commuter service losses and warns it cannot continue without state aid. Mass Transportation Commission chair Dr. Joseph Maloney said even with a $2.2 million grant and fare reductions, losses remain unsustainable as bonds totaling millions mature by 1965. Representative Torbert MacDonald criticized the timing of the railroad’s plan to end passenger service, linking it to opposition to federal mass transportation legislation.

Boston Boston and Maine Railroad State Mass Transportation Commission MTC WBZ Radio Joseph Maloney B&m Maloney Washington Torbert MacDonald D - Mass

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