30 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
1
The Labor Department reports the consumer price index rose 0.2 percent in November, the eighth rise in 11 months. Housing clothing and cars pushed the gain, with overall living costs 1.2 percent higher than a year earlier. Deputy director Robert J. Myers called the increase modest.
New Jersey Turnpike officials were told experiments to disperse fog with high frequency sound waves continue despite a major flaw. Traffic Engineer Paul Weckesser said the waves are effective but would be lethal to anyone in their path.
Pittsburgh report notes warnings from government official and MSU economist on wage price spirals and recession risks if creeping price increases persist. Jones & Laughlin raises galvanized sheet by six dollars a ton as USW opens wage contract and threatens strike May 1.
In Macon Georgia U S Court dismissed six Klansmen charges of conspiring to deprive Negroes of civil rights in the slaying of Lemuel Penn Washington D C educator. Judge Bootle ruled the indictment failed to allege a federal crime. Prosecution may appeal. Three Klansmen tied to Penn’s death were previously tried and acquitted.
Rates rise January 6 1965 following higher accident tolls in Vermont. Average auto liability up 20 percent statewide with larger jumps in Rutland Burlington and rest of state. Physical damage and collision coverages also higher along with public service vehicle rates.
Partridge of the Legislative Reapportionment Committee announced a third plan to reshape the Vermont General Assembly. The proposal would set the House at 210 members while the Senate stays at 300, based on 1960 registered voters. Two prior Partridge plans suggested 150 and 180 member houses, to be considered with other proposals including the governor's bipartisan panel.
UPI reports Congo rebels seized 87 white hostages from Wamba, taking them toward Mungbere 426 miles away. About 121 whites were later rescued by mercenary troops. most captives believed Belgian, with 110 Greeks in the rescued group.
Bennington Village trustees vote to equip the force with a second patrol car a 1965 Ford V-8 to be delivered by Wilson Ford Co for 2185 dollars replacing the 1964 cruiser later in 1965. The board also plans siren light and radio adaptations and considers motorcycle sale proceeds for a new radio.
A multi page North Eastern roundup highlights Bennington coverage. The six New England state legislatures face key issues while Elizabeth Dwyer muses on tomorrow. Local Dodge Co presidency changes and Vermont agriculture prospects are also noted with county agent John Page contributing insights.
Six more Americans are dead wounded or captured in separate battles with Communist guerrillas. Two Ranger advisers are reported captured while two Special Forces members were killed near Lai Khe. In Binh Gia three day battle, six Americans wounded as Reds seize village parts. helicopter losses and Vietnamese casualties rise. Farolan criticizes U S pressure over coup leaders in Saigon and praises premier Huong's government.
Police in Buffalo face a sparse clue trail after two unmasked bandits stole 299130 from city hall. A black imported felt hat and an abandoned stolen car are the sole solid leads, with a passerby having knocked off the hat during the getaway.
Bennington selectmen approve applying for 15000 in federal planning funds to enlarge and improve the village water system. They anticipate updating the 1958 Whitman and Howard survey for the Bolles Brook impoundment project with a revised cost near 575000 and discuss engineering firms for the follow up work.
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