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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1963

Page

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Johnson Calls for World Peace at United Nations

President Johnson addressed the United Nations General Assembly pledging an unswerving commitment to keeping and strengthening peace. He urged unity and decried past rivalries while outlining broad goals of arms control and eradicating hunger, disease, and ignorance with international aid.

United Nations N. Y America Johnson General Assembly John F. Kennedy United States Kennedy U.N New York

Warren Commission to Review FBI Kennedy Death Evidence

The Presidential Investigating Commission, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, calls for all documents and investigation reports behind the FBI Kennedy assassination file. It will examine statements, agencies’ materials, and related records to assess possible conspiracy links.

Washington FBI John F. Kennedy Presidential Investigating Commission Earl Warren Board of Inquiry Warren Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Dallas Oswald Warren Commission Commission

Hoff seeks $60,000 boost for Vermont industry plan

Governor Hoff will propose a revised 1964 65 industrial budget raising to 106 250 dollars the appropriation for six new staffers in the division. Two new industrial agents two analysts and two clerks would join current staff along with 10 000 for advertising and 5 000 for exhibits. Welch said the plan allows Vermont to take part in three industrial exhibits annually.

Montpelier Hoff James S. Welch Welch Vermont

Pownal Considers Forgiving $4000 Track Payment

Pownal Selectmen proposed a goodwill gesture to forgive Green Mountain Park the $4000 owed for 20 extra racing days granted this fall by the Racing Commission. Jim Davis of Newport, commission chair, said the panel will act before year’s end but would not predict the vote. Norman Strobridge confirmed the town’s request to the commission, noting the track has paid $19,600 for 98 originally scheduled racing days and $54,810 in real estate taxes.

Pownal Green Mountain Park State Racing Commission Fred P. Davis Newport The Racing Commission Pownal Selectmen Norman R. Strobridge Board of Selectmen Selectman Strobridge

Kittyhawk flight marked in 60th anniversary feature

Sumner Kean recalls early aviation days in a Page 3 feature commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Kittyhawk flight. The issue also notes a Page 10 article on the Gospel of St Matthew.

Sumner Kean

Hoff's Election Is Number One in 1963 Vermont News

The inauguration of Philip H. Hoff as the first Democratic governor in 109 years tops Vermont AP members' 1963 year-end list with 140 points. Other leading stories include state railroad land deals, reapportionment suits, a severe drought and Operation Water Wagon, and educational policy shifts.

Philip H. Hoff Associated Press Vermont Hoff AP Publishing and Broadcasting Rutland Railway Jay Wulfson Burlington White Creek N.Y Addison County A. Luke Crispe Newfane Vermont Independent Party Vermont House Senate National Guard John G. Kristensen Guilford

Berlin Wall Opens for Christmas Visit Passes

West Berlin and East German authorities sign a six day deal allowing West Berliners with East relatives to visit over Christmas. About 400000 eligible to cross at 12 West Berlin points as East German posts process permits amid political tensions.

Red Wall West Brandt Korber West Berlin

Hoff says Vermont children face global competition abroad

Governor Philip H. Hoff reported from Zanzibar that African nations are pursuing independence and education amid challenges. He cited a major university complex in Dar es Salaam and urged faster U.S. action in education while stressing Africa is moving toward self rule and not aligned with the Soviet bloc. Hoff plans to share the urgency with Vermonters.

Burlington Philip H. Hoff Africa Vermont Hoff United States Zanzibar Tanganyika Kenya Johnson Dar Es Salaam

Attorney General Rules Racing Records Are Not All Public

Vermont Deputy Attorney General Chester S. Ketcham says the Racing Commission may keep some records closed if they relate to the performance of public duties. He notes the public has access to true public records but not to every file, and hearings can be closed if no final action occurs. The ruling follows a request to view commission records during a suspension hearing for a race track steward.

Commission Ketcham Vermont Davis

Poll shows Johnson tops for 1964 race

Newsweek poll in New York shows 64 of 100 people favor Johnson while 36 back the five leading Republican contenders. Louis Harris & Associates reports Johnson up seven points in two weeks.

Johnson New York Newsweek Magazine Louis Harris & Associates

Court overturns decision on commie registration

A federal appeals court overturned the conviction of the Communist party for failing to register as a Soviet Union agent. The District of Columbia Circuit ruled the government must prove a volunteer existed to register under the 1950 Subversive Activities Control Act, a key trial issue.

Commie Washington Communist Party Soviet Union Court of Appeals For District of Columbia Alexander Holtzoff U.S. District Court Communist Party of the United States District Court

Police To Join Effort Against Tipsy Drivers

Bennington Village Police will join state police and other local agencies in a statewide crackdown on drinking drivers during the holiday season. The local department was asked by Robert C. Schwartz, state commissioner of motor vehicles, to cooperate in a safety program promoted by the New England Regional Safety Conference established by the New England Governors' Conference.

Bennington Village Robert C. Schwartz Vermont Schwartz New England

Lawyers Seek Ruby Release Before Christmas

Dallas AP Jack Ruby's lawyers seek release before Christmas while the state demands he stay jailed. District Judge Joe Brown ordered a December 23 hearing on the defense motion for bond ahead of his February 3 murder trial.

Dallas Jack Ruby Kennedy Dist Joe Brown Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald City Hall

Burton and Taylor Near Wedding After Legal Steps

Hollywood AP Richard Burton gains freedom to wed Elizabeth Taylor as Mexican divorce moves forward for Taylor and Eddie Fisher pursues divorce. Insiders expect nuptials soon in Puerto Vallarta after settlement talks and proxy proceedings conclude.

Hollywood Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor Burton Marc Antony Liz Cleopatra Sybil Burton Eddie Fisher Mike Todd Eddie Elizabeth New York Mexico Fisher Burton-Taylor Puerto Vallarta

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