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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1969

Page

5

Next Weeks Seen Critical For Vietnam War Course

White House officials say the next six to eight weeks will determine if Hanoi plans a major new offensive in Vietnam or settles for strengthening and possible broader Paris talks. A continued high North Vietnamese flow could signal renewed offensives and stall Paris talks, while tapering would suggest strength restoration and moves toward substantive negotiations. The briefing notes that Vietnamization progresses, Hanoi seeks a peaceful settlement, and US policy emphasizes careful, study driven decisions across government.

Washington UPD White House Vietnam North Vietnam Hanoi Paris Nixon U.S Robert Thompson Middle East United States Russia China Saigon South Vietnam

Hijack Attempt Foiled by Athens Police on TWA Flight

In Athens three Arab suspects are arrested while trying to hijack TWA Flight 841 to Rome and New York armed with guns and grenades. A station master spotted a grenade, police found more arms, and charges of attempted airliner hijacking and illegal possession of arms are expected. The detainees face life in prison if convicted.

Athens API Trans World Airlines Tunisia TWA Friksos Servettopoulos Servettopoulos Issam Doumit Sami Abdoul Abu Khalil Rome New York Tel Aviv

Officials Seek Cause Of Saturday's Blackout

Burlington and surrounding towns faced a power outage from 20 minutes to over an hour as a high transmission line from Plattsburgh New York to Essex failed. Officials narrowed the problem to an underwater Plattsburgh Grand Isle cable while city crews and regional utilities worked to restore 40,000 kilowatts of power.

Burlington UPI) Electric Company Vermont Middlebury St. Albans Plattsburgh N.Y Essex Grand Isle St. Lawrence Seaway Upstate New York Burlington Light Department Green Mountain Power Vermont Electric Power Companies

Vermont Weekend Snowmobile Deaths and Fatalities Reported

Six weekend fatalities in Vermont include two snowmobile deaths, a murder suicide, a highway crash, and a truck pedestrian collision. Victims: Antonio Tremblay 29 Calais. Donna Cayea 8 Albury Center. Burdette Stygles 21 South Hero. Francis Bradley 75 Ryegate. Carl Bradley 46 Ryegate. Darlene Vesper 3 Windsor. Also notes state plans to regulate mobile home parks with a model display. George Aiken to lead a one day career day in Burlington with 24 local firms participating.

Albury Center Donna James Cayea Milton U.S. 2 Burdette Stygles South Hero Francis Bradley Carl Ryegate Darlene Vesper Windsor Thomas Davids Montpelier UPI George Aiken R-Vt Burlington David Emery Aiken Vermont Emery

Thieves Hit Bowl A Rama Lanes for 5000 Dollars

Police investigated a break in at Bowl-A-Rama Bowling Lanes in Rutland that netted about 5000 dollars in cash. The safe was breached early Saturday morning and discovered by an employee later that day. Detectives suspect intruders hid in the building after hours and were undetected when the business closed.

Rutland UPI Bowl-A-Rama

Seemingly Fragmented Albany State Task Force Watch

A Senate task force gathers professionals at Majority Leader Brydges request to study funding problems in small towns led by Neil Kelleher and Albert Abrams. The Snyders Lake area faces sewer district costs and pollution concerns.

Albany Senate Earl Brydges Rensselaer County Health Department

Berkshire planners approve Onota Lake and Cascades land purchases

Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission approves city of Pittsfield and North Adams acquisitions of 400 acres at Onota Lake with dam and water rights for 75000 dollars plus 200000 for beach front by eminent domain and about 40000 for the Cascades including 100 acres. Orrin Arthur Clark named oldest Williamstown resident. Massachusetts Bar Association plans legislation to remove probate estate appraisers.

Pittsfield Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission North Adams Onota Lake Notch Brook Cascades Onoto Lake Cascades Williamstown Orrin Arthur Clark New Ashford Road Boston Post Clark Hoosac Tunnel Berkshire Street Railway Massachusetts Bar Association Philip L. Sisk Andrea F. Nuciforo

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