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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
10
A long verse lists numerous Bennington residents and local organizations from businesses to church groups, police, doctors, and volunteers, offering holiday greetings and acknowledgments. The piece ends with playful notices of festive cheer and a plug to subscribe to The Banner.
Andre Betit, president of the Bennington Rescue Squad, says the squad cannot provide taxi service between private homes and the hospital. He notes calls for ambulance service that could be handled by a taxi and warns members may limit to emergencies only if such requests persist. Betit stresses volunteers are often called from bed or work to drive the ambulance and urges residents to decide if they truly need an ambulance before calling.
State Fire Marshal and Bennington Village Police continue an intensive probe into several downtown fires in Bennington. At Hawks Block buildings 308 312 Main St a blaze earlier Wednesday prompted officials to consider arson though no conclusive evidence was found after questioning witnesses. Investigations remain ongoing as more fires in the Hawks area are reviewed.
Greenfield Mass. obituary notices Richard G Hall 23 died of injuries after an ambulance crash in South Deerfield Monday that also involved two dump trucks and a car. His mother Marian A Hall 47, died earlier from a cerebral hemorrhage while being moved to a Springfield hospital. Richard was nephew of George Pratt of Bennington and only son of Marian and Glenn Hall. Funeral services for Marian were held in Greenfield. burial planned in Brattleboro's Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery.
Vermont Bell System prepares for 49 000 long distance calls on Christmas Day up from 45 000 last year as 440 New England Telephone employees work through holidays. Most calls originate in residential areas and last about two minutes longer than average. Direct Dialing speeds some calls, while information requests take the most time. The Bennington skating program at YMCA memorial park may begin if weather breaks, with a H December schedule for youth bowling starting January 9.
The Bennington Briefs report from the area notes a serious car crash in Pownal leaving several youths hospitalized, plus local business and office closures for late December and early January. Other items include weather at Stratton and holiday hospital stays for local residents and students.
In Port Said President Gamal Abdel Nasser denounces American pressure as Egypt rejects aid terms and vows to continue arms shipments to Congo rebels. He links the stance to the downing of an American plane and library attacks, as U S protests rise.
Senator George D Aiken and Lt Gov elect John J Daley headlined the event at Haystack near Wilmington for the official opening Saturday December 26. Opening ceremonies start about 11 a m with a buffet luncheon and public attendance. A second grand opening is planned for January when snow improves conditions. In Mountain View California Alexander Campbell 33 faced a freight train after getting trapped in traffic and watched his car be demolished as he stepped from the vehicle.
The noon figure shows the Dow Jones industrials at 869.69 with a 41.67 rise, railroads at 204.40, utilities at 304.26, and a composite average up 0.74. The Albany report lists sales of 1,000 units with minor upturns across sectors.
MADRAS India UPI reports a tidal wave struck Dhanuskodi and Rameshwaram on Wednesday causing an estimated 200 to 500 deaths. Many victims swept into the harbor area customs shed. Rame shwaram island population about 1000. Rail link washed out. An Indian Air Force C47 was delivering 3000 food packets to marooned residents.
The three day budget discussions centered on slashing the federal budget below 100 billion dollars as defense and other agencies prepare for possible reductions. McNamara forecast a defense cut nearer 49 billion, aiding Johnson's aim to keep total outlays under the 100 billion mark. Census estimates put the population at 192.32 million as of November 1, up 7.2 percent since 1960.
The funeral for Mrs Raymond Agostini will be held Saturday at 2 30 p.m. in Sandgate Church with Rev Granville Greenwold of East Arlington Federated Church and Rev Charles Eberhardt of Maryland officiating. Friends may call at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home in Arlington today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Admissions include Mrs Annie Clark East Arlington Leslie Severy Master Michael Lemieux Master Christopher Connell Bennington Miss Virginia Roya Pownal Discharges list Master Dean Brown Arlington Mrs Blanch Armstrong Hoosick Falls Mrs Joyce Lanove and son Bennington Arthur Parker North Bennington
Montpelier teachers used constitutional civics in Freedom School lessons to prepare Mississippi youths for voting. COFO workers logged dangers faced in Jackson amid beatings and shootings while officials and churches supported with radios and health care. The narrative includes questions and answers about Black registration, rights under the Civil Rights Act, and local attitudes, with notes on Harlem, Malcolm X, and church roles. A separate item notes Bennington Youth Council’s New Year dance at the Second Congregational Church with ticket details.
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