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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

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University of Vermont study links drunk driving to fatalities

Dr. M W Perrine heads ABETS a year long traffic fatality study showing over half of Vermont crash victims had been drinking and 40 percent legally impaired. Roadblocks interview motorists with immunity while breath tests are conducted. seat belts cited as preventing deaths.

National Highway Safety Bureau UVM Perrine Richard S. Woodruff Irwin Maranville Woodruff

U S Officer Rescued After Five Years With Viet Cong

Maj James N Rowe Green Beret officer from McAllen Texas captured October 29 1963 as a 1st lieutenant in South Vietnamese advisory role was rescued in the Mekong Delta by South Vietnamese troops. Found in the U Minh Forest he was running toward allies and appears to have escaped. back pay to follow.

Saigon UPID James N. Rowe McAllen Tex Mekong Rowe U Minh Forest Tured Pentagon Lee D. Rowe North 15Th Street V.C

Vermont Yankee finance in doubt over Vernon plant completion

Inside editorial questions whether Vermont Yankee has funds to finish the Vernon plant. Sunderland selectmen urge a re vote on a school bond issue, spotlighting local fiscal matters and political dynamics.

Vermont Yankee Vernon Sunderland

Hoover brands SDS aim to destroy government

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover described the Students for a Democratic Society as the core of the New Left movement with the objective to completely destroy our form of government He cited a marked increase in activity in recent months and warned of the threat to national stability

Washington UPI Students For A Democratic Society SDS New Left Movement FBI J. Edgar Hoover New Left United States Hoover America

New Left called threat to U S government says Hoover

The year end report cites New Left calls for sudden incidents of violence targeting draft boards and public buildings. Hoover links the movement to Students for a Democratic Society and asserts a shared aim to destroy the government, noting leader disclosures and alleged Communist ties.

Navy Army New Left Hoover

U.N. Vote Expected On Israel Beirut Raid Condemnation

United Nations Security Council nears agreement on a resolution condemning Israel for the Beirut Airport commando raid. The measure would reference Lebanon's right of redress but avoid demanding payment for damages estimated between 56 and 100 million dollars from the destruction of 13 Lebanese airliners. Russian sanctions proposals appeared unlikely to succeed.

United Nations UPD U.N. Security Council Israel Beirut Lebanon U.N Athens United States Council Security Council

Morse Reluctantly Concedes Defeat in Oregon Senate Race

Wayne Morse, the veteran Democrat, conceded defeat to Republican Robert Packwood by 3,263 votes after a recount in the Oregon U.S. Senate race. Morse announced he would not contest the result, criticized election laws, and urged election reform while defending his Vietnam War stance and criticizing Packwood’s campaign. The report also covers Israel's stance in a separate United Nations debate and ongoing Middle East tensions.

Oregon Morse Packwood Gerald Robinson Jr Portland U.S Southeast Asia Hatfield Israel Joseph Tekoah Moscow Soviet Union Middle East Tekoah

Kennedy challenges Long for No 2 in Senate

UPI reports Senator Edward Kennedy launches a bid to unseat Russell Long as Assistant Democratic Leader in the Senate, with backing from Humphrey Muskie and several colleagues. The vote occurs Friday as Democrats set leadership for the 91st Congress, amid mixed signals on Kennedy's strength and the potential broader implications for the Kennedy political dynasty.

Ted Kennedy Long Senate Washington UPI Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Russell B. Long Louisiana Kennedy House John W. McCormack Morris K. Udall D-Ariz Humphrey Sen Edmund) Muskie United States Ing George S. McGovern S.D John ©. Pastore Claiborne Pell R.I Philip A. Hart Harold Hughes Iowa Spessard L, Holland Kennedy Brothers

New England Delegation Presses for Machias Trade Zone Decision

New England lawmakers demand an immediate decision from Commerce Secretary Smith on Maine Machiasport free trade subzone before January 20. Senators McIntyre Muskie and Ribicoff argue Smith overstepped authority delaying the ruling. regional oil dealers warn of adverse economic impact if denied.

Washington UPI New England Commerce C.R. Smith Machiasport Maine Nixon Johnson Smith Margaret Chase Smith George D. Aiken Foreign Trade Zone Board Secretary of the Interior Senate Small Business Subcommittee Thomas J. McIntyre D-N,h Edmund S. Muskie Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn Reps William Hathaway D - Maine Margaret Heckler R-Mass Thomas P. O'Neill D-Mass McIntyre Treasury Army New England Oil Institute D-N.h William Proxmire D-Wis D-Maine Maine Free Trade

Truck Driver Dies in Crash With Train

In eastern New York two freight train crashes killed one man and injured two others. Warren Goodermore, 32, of Averill Park, died in Waterford when his truck struck a freight train. In Granville seven derailed freight cars injured two men.

Troy N. Y UPI New York Warren Goodermore Averill Park Waterford Washington County Granville

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