Vermont Liquor Tax Revenue Near 6 Million in 1965
The Vermont Liquor Control Board reports 1965 fiscal year revenues totalled 5,909,585 dollars, with liquor sales from warehouses and about 50 state outlets at 16,739,029 dollars.
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
2
The Vermont Liquor Control Board reports 1965 fiscal year revenues totalled 5,909,585 dollars, with liquor sales from warehouses and about 50 state outlets at 16,739,029 dollars.
In Barton, Miss Dorothy Hastings left Porky and Gibby in a running car with gear in neutral. The dogs barked at a passing hound and jumped, shifting into drive. The vehicle rolled across steps, damaged a bank oil line, tore a street sign, and crashed into a showroom kitchen range, causing about $3,000 in damage.
The University of Vermont will host an advanced study institute in English from July 5 to August 16 next summer. Forty teachers of Grades 9-12 will study linguistics structure and style in literature and composition with weekly stipends of 75 dollars plus 15 dollars per independent study. Eligible applicants have at least five years teaching and plan to teach ten more, and should apply to Professor Muriel J. Hughes.
Gov. Philip H Hoff will discuss profit rates for New England Telephone with Public Service Board Chairman Ernest W Gibson III. Gibson favors a roughly seven percent profit if service remains strong, noting the firm earns about 7.25 percent in Vermont. A full 1965 records review is planned with company officials early next year.
In Williamstown Vermont a Christmas Eve pageant recreates the nativity with 1500 residents taking roles. A stable, a donkey led by Joseph, Mary riding, live cattle and sheep, shepherds and three wise men appear. Choirs from St. Edward's and United Church perform carols. Organized by Gordon Ferno.
A 20 year old Hudson Falls man, John L. Brady, died after his 1964 compact car left Route 196 between Hudson Falls and Adamsville around 11 30 p m Wednesday. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Glens Falls Hospital.
A 32 year old Troy woman, Mrs. Marlene LaValley, is hospitalized at Samaritan with head injuries after an alleged Thursday night attack by her husband, Norman R. LaValley. He, 41, is held at Central Police Station on second degree assault charges and to be arraigned in Police Court today.
Berkshire's urban renewal agency received word that final approval of a 3,345,822 grant by the Urban Renewal Administration in Washington was announced. A temporary federal loan of 4,503,822 accompanies the approval. Chair Ralph J. Froio said a second area appraisal will precede acquisition, with work starting within three weeks. Homeowners are not required to move immediately, some may stay for up to three more years.
Charles E Boisvert chair of the North Adams Teachers Association salary committee said the School Committee failed to adopt a ratio plan based on 6100 starting pay. He argued using a 4500 base keeps many teachers out of the ratio system and misstates their pay levels.
A memorial to Patrolman George R. Little, who died of a heart attack on November 15, is under planning by anonymous friends. They aim to fund two portable resuscitators to equip the town’s two police cruisers.
In 100 degree heat at Tan Son Nhut, Bob Hope entertained about 10 000 U S soldiers with three hours of jokes and quips. He joked about President Johnson's operation and Hello Dolly versus Hello Chicken, then visited the Third Army Field Hospital to cheer wounded and absent friends, mocking student demonstrators back home with sharp humor.
In Shelburne Falls Massachusetts the William Butler Memorial Methodist Church banned Santa Claus from future Christmas observances. The church board unanimously approved a policy stating Santa represents "getting, not giving" and does not align with the message of Jesus Christ. The Rev G Alfred Hess said the resolution aims to teach Christ’s word, excluding Santa from church observances.
Captain Herbert Fox Rommel ordered a sign removed at the Naval Air Station after passers by said it did not reflect Christmas spirit. The sign warned that any one tampering with or removing the trees would be shot immediately by authority of the commanding officer.
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