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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1968

Page

5

Union and company to resume talks at Bryant Chucking Grinder

About 350 Local 28 members of the United Electrical Workers walked out Nov. 4 after stalled contract talks. WY injunction against picketing outside the plant is under challenge in Windsor County Court as the company filed NLRB charges alleging illegal strike activity.

Springfield UPS Bryant Chucking Grinder Co United Electrical Workers Union Windsor County National Labor Relations Board

Fire guts six-unit Jericho apartment. 20 left homeless

A six-hour blaze gutted a six-unit wood framed residence in Jericho, with fire units from Jericho Underhill Essex Junction and IBM Essex clearing the scene at 9 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains undetermined. In Montpelier, John M. Simonds, 32, of Hamilton Mass., was named assistant to Administration Commissioner-designate William French, returning from a GE union relations post for a two-year leave.

Jericho UPI Underhill Essex Junction International Business Machines Co Essex

Trimm Convicted in Induction Case as Prep Sentencing Set

Albany report shows Steven Wayne Trimm, 20, of Chatham found guilty by federal jury after brief trial for refusing to accept military induction. Judge Foley deferred sentencing, ordered pre sentence investigation, and raised bond. Trimm faces up to five years in prison and $10,000 fine. In Troy, Public Safety Commissioner Prezio fires Robert Rokjer from the police force amid ongoing investigations. Albany College of Saint Rose and nearby schools recess early due to flu like illness and weather. 1,800 students missing at Albany State. Maryhrose and Cardinal McCloskey high schools affected by illness and staffing.

Albany Steven Wayne Trimm Chatham Vietnam Trimm James T. Foley Troy—Public Safety Albert F. Prezio Troy Police Department Robert J. Rokjer Rokjer Troy Supreme Court John J. Pennock College of Saint Rose St. Rose Albany State Maryhrose Academy Cardinal McCloskey High School

Berkshire plans seek action program by development commission

Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission members vote to sign an action oriented program contract costing 8750 with Matteson Associates of Bennington Vermont. A preliminary report is due by April 30 and a final revision report by June 30. The plan could require amendments to the commissions act and a name change.

Pittsfield Berkshire County

Keene State student boycotts to save controversial professor

At Keene State College Dr. John B. Wiseman, an associate history professor, faces termination in June 1969 after a May notice. About 75 percent of the 1,500 student body boycotted classes in support, with petitions from students and 26 faculty members backing him. The students demand a convocation with no time limit and urge college president Dr Roman J. Zorn to reconsider. Wiseman is praised by students as a principled, engaging lecturer who is available to discuss concerns.

Adams AEF Realty Co Columbia Street Board of Health AEF Arthur Ellison Keene, N.H UPI John B. Wiseman Keene State College Wiseman Cheryle Paradis Roman J. Zorn Zorn Jim McDonald McDonald

Davis Objects To Kristensen For Water Post

Governor-elect Deane C. Davis objects to Gov. Hoff’s plan to name Brattleboro attorney John Kristensen to the Water Resources Board. Hoff says Kristensen, a Democrat, would fill the vacancy from William Ryan’s Montpelier resignation unless Davis’s administration opposes. Senate support may be difficult. Hoff’s aide says no Senate confirmation is required.

Congress

Federal funds allocated for instructional equipment

Washington API reports the Office of Education has allocated 14.5 million dollars for the current fiscal year ending next June 30 to classrooms and schools for instructional equipment purchases. The move aims to update teaching tools and support improved learning outcomes nationwide.

Probe continues in death of woman in Lake Champlain

The chief medical examiner for New York City will receive authorization to continue an autopsy on Marion Federico, a 20 year old from Mount Vernon, who drowned in Lake Champlain in 1967. Vermont officials have reopened the case and will base further action on Halpern’s findings and new information from state police.

Lake Champlain Frank Mahady Milton Halpern Mount Vernon, N.Y Chittenden County Patrick Leahy Richard Woodruff Leahy Halpern Mallets Bay Colchester

Scout Troop 33 Seeks Alumni Amid Finances Shortfall

In Birmingham Alabama Boy Scout troop No 33 marked its 51st founding anniversary Saturday. Sponsor Robert S Dillon pleaded for alumni nationwide to contact the group as they face a cash shortage and request telephone calls telegrams or letters to boost funds.

Birmingham Ala UPI Robert S. Dillon

Attorney's Pardon Appeal Rejected in Burlington Case

Gov. Hoff rejected a conditional pardon appeal for Burlington attorney Edward Reiter, convicted of embezzling 112000 from clients. Reiter, sentenced in 1967 to eight or nine years, had an allegedly exemplary prison record but the Advisory Parole Board could not in conscience recommend a pardon as it would affect the department's equal treatment policy amid intercession from many parties.

Sion Edward Reiter Reiter Windsor Hoff Department of Corrections

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