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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
5
The Interagency Committee on Natural Resources backs a trial plan to charge five dollars per day for fly fishing at Noyes Pond in Groton. The pond, on Seyon Ranch bought this year for two hundred twenty five thousand dollars, would include boat rental. All anglers must hold Vermont licenses and pay the standard twenty five cent parks fee.
Montpelier Governor Philip H Hoff refused to reveal details of his private 45 minute audience with President Johnson after the White House Christmas tree ceremony. Hoff said the talk covered a broad range of subjects but would not discuss Vietnam War or party support or his political future.
Benjamin Bloomfield 62 of Springfield, a Democrat, was named to fill the legislature vacancy created by Rep. John A. Lindley’s resignation. Lindley urged Gov. Hoff to pick a Republican successor, but Hoff chose Bloomfield, VP of the Springfield Democratic City Committee and supervisor of computer facility engineering at Fellows Gear Shaper Co. Bloomfield ran third in 1965 and did not seek 1966 re election.
In Holbrook Massachusetts residents launch a fund to create a 3400 endowment for Erik William Heins infant son of Burlington Navy pilot Lt Walter Heins. The pilot died when his disabled Navy attack plane crashed near a school and homes. The drive honors his heroism and supports his child.
Hudson Valley Community College President James F. Fitzgibbons said trustees of Hudson Valley Dorms Inc plan to complete a nearly finished dorm behind the burned building. The second building should be ready by the first of the year for students returning after Christmas recess. In Albany, the Times-Union Christmas Fund for Needy Old People surpassed 15000 dollars with gifts totaling 2268 dollars, about 2500 more than last year at this time, aiding elderly locals.
Ten Troy policemen on their day off are volunteering to man Salvation Army kettles in downtown Troy. The plan was announced by Peter J. Magnetto, president of the Troy Police PBA.
Concord New Hampshire Atty Gen George Pappagianis issued a ruling on March 12 primary funds For write in candidates backers must obtain the candidate s consent before spending or soliciting money on the candidate s behalf The ruling directs campaign finance handling for the presidential preference primary in New Hampshire.
Gov Hoff warned that a $76 million International Paper mill planned for Ticonderoga New York could worsen Lake Champlain pollution. New York Gov Rockefeller joined Hoff at a Albany news conference. officials said they would keep Champlain protection in focus and Vermont officials had urged a Vermont site. The piece notes the lake’s existing plant has already caused damage and discusses potential Vermont efforts.
Nine Vermonters will travel to Vietnam for Christmas with Governor Hoff unable to join. Publisher J War ren McClure of Burlington invited Hoff to be part of the citizen tour, after it gained clearance from state and defense departments. Hoff praised the organizer but said he cannot leave at this time.
Vermont Governor Philip H. Hoff says he is not greatly concerned with Tax Commissioner Gerald A. Witherspoon's role in the McCarthy for President movement but urges discreet limits. Witherspoon attended a Woodstock meeting backing Eugene McCarthy, led by Windham County Democratic Chairman Eugene Winslow. Hoff would allow state personnel political activity if kept within bounds and not interfering with duties. He plans to discuss the matter with Witherspoon soon.
A 5-foot-6 anaconda was captured as it crawled from a burning pet store in Traverse City. The blaze killed the other pets. no injuries to people reported. The incident followed by political notes on fiscal and highway issues ahead of January reconvening.
Governor Hoff urges the Federal Power Commission to re license three Connecticut River dams at Vernon Wilder and Bellows Falls with six conditions. He seeks 50 percent of generated power set for Vermont use and dates for recreation facilities, plus limits on low river flow reductions, fishways when justified, and state agency review of water changes before approval.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Evely of 240 Pinehurst Ave East Greenbush were among the big winners in the latest New York State lottery drawing. They received $25,000.
W Rankin Furey confirms Berkshire Life Insurance negotiates with George Page owner of the Colonial Statler Hilton Inn Wakefield for a Hilton Pittsfield franchise on the former Wendell property. A model of the proposed 14 story motel was shown in Wakefield Inn lobby. Jubilee project land expansion referenced. Great Barrington Rotary horse show to be discontinued next year due to waning community interest. Directors may seek to retain 1969 dates via horse show associations.
U S Department of Agriculture designates Pittsfield and Amherst as new participants in the food stamp program. Congressman Silvio Conte says low income families will exchange food purchases for coupons worth at least one third more than their spending. Williamstown: Deerfield Academy names D M Pynchon headmaster succeeding 66 year leader Frank Boyden.
The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation grants $36,000 to Burlington Vermont Park Department for a 100000 improvement program across South Park and Ethan Allen Park. Senator George D. Aiken announced the approval to Park Superintendent Sid Baker. Projects were approved by the Vermont Interagency Committee on Natural Resources last June as the city seeks additional funds. The plan includes refurbishing a family skating area and adding basketball tennis facilities at South Park and developing picnic areas and playground equipment at Ethan Allen Park.
Superior Court Judge Dale Brooks weighed a motion to quash the first degree murder indictment of Earl D. Miner 24 of Springfield. Defense attorney Peter Plante said Miner cannot get a fair trial due to former involvement of Asst. Atty. Gen. Frank G. Mahady who once worked for the firm that handled the case. The attorney general has withdrawn. Miner is charged with the January 24 shooting death of his wife Bonnie 19 at their home.
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