Wilson Warns of Interference in Highway Budget Fight
The Democratic Highway Board backs Republican commissioner Russell Holden against Gov Hoff’s budget cuts. Holden urged restoring $1 million yearly for bridge maintenance, saying a 4 year study showed $20 million needed to meet standards. Board members pledged support despite Hoff’s requests to back the Administration budget.
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Highway Board
Hoff
William Kearns
Wilson
Holden
Ralph Ross
Danville
Appropriations Committee
James Marro
D-Rutland
Daley and Ruggles Clash Over Legislature Log Jam
Lt Gov John J Daley defender of Gov Hoff administration says Sen Daniel Ruggles exaggerates a log jam and cites 52 administration bills while noting only 16 priority items pending and many house extensions. Ruggles claims 61 administration bills in the House and none in the Senate and warns of a delayed adjournment if this continues. House Speaker Mallary cites 52 administration bills with titles only including a constitutional convention and air pollution.
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Daley
House
Senate
Sen. Ruggles
Associated Industries of
Vermont
Ruggles
Legislative Council
Lewis Springer
Richard Mallary
Brooke Kennedy Hunt Progress on Peace Talks
In Washington UPI reports Sen. Edward Brooke says U S moves toward a negotiated peace in Vietnam, backed by Sen. Edward Kennedy who notes wisps of wind suggesting talks near. Both senators told religious leaders they cannot vote against funding troops and Kennedy weighs a Senate resolution to halt bombing, while Brooke cautions against encouraging Hanoi.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Vietnam
Sen
Edward W. Brooke
Rmass
Brooke
U.S
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Johnson
Deb. Katzenbach
Defense Department
Senate
Hanoi
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Congress
North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Altar Rosary Society Hears Report on Korean Church Project
At the first meeting of the year the Altar Rosary Society of St. Francis de Sales Parish heard a letter from Air Force Captain Gerard M. Brennan about the church near Kimpo Village outside Seoul, Korea, funded by the local group and friends, and its completion. The meeting also covered nursing association events, tutoring service, volunteer needs, and plans for district Catholic Women activities with remarks by Rev. Thomas A. Bransfield.
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Altar Rosary Society
St. Francis de Sales
Air Force
Gerard M. Brennan
Kimpo
Seoul
Korea
Father Brennan
Vincent J. Spinelli
Rose Gleason
Mary Sennett
Bennington
National Council of Catholic Women
Elizabeth Groenewegen
Ruth Brunina
Olive Chenaille
Dorothy Cassano
Gleason
Stella Bruneau
Shirley Kennedy
Mary Young
A. Voss
Ann Cummings
Catherine Deery
Thomas A. Bransfield
Martin Luther
Father
Adjournment Plan Faces Ruling on Bills in 1968 Session
House leaders weigh adjournment options as rules committee set to rule on introducing new legislation in 1968. Senators and representatives debate potential delays, while Gov Hoff’s forthcoming reorganizational bill looms. Minority member on boards measure moved to reconsideration with little discussion.
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Salmon
O’brien
Rules Committee
Charles Greene
D-St. Albans
Peter Joseph
D-Island Pond
Philip H. Hoff
Joseph
Allan Chalmers
Dreston
Senate
Chalmers
Orestes Valsangiacomo
D-Barre
Sleeman Backs Town Vote On Appraisals
Richard A. Sleeman urged the selectmen to publish a 1967 tax comparison booklet but then withdrew the request. He said his group supports an outside appraisal article in the town meeting warning to seek equitable treatment after their prior tax protest helped overturn the 1966 Grand List.
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Richard A. Sleeman
Selectmens
Sleeman
Selectmen Ok Proposal For Battle Day Celebration
Bennington selectmen vote to place a 2000 dollar appropriation on the town meeting ballot for Battle Day events. Fire Chief Sawyer notes the celebration is a town event and requests funding supervised by the Bennington Fire Department.
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Bennington
Richard van Santvoord
Charles Sawyer
Selectmen
Erwin Mattison
Sawyer
van Santvoord
Joseph Higgins
Louis Sausville
Vermont Sailor Commended For Saving Girl
A South Barre Vermont sailor, Boilerman 3.C. James D McCandless, is to receive the Naval Commendation Medal today from Captain Edmund B Rogers of the USS Purdy for saving 11 year old Colleen Gillen of Brockton who fell from a pier into the Taunton River last September 11.
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Fall River
Mass
UPID
South Barre
Brockton
Boilerman
James D. McCandless
Edmund B. Rogers
NLRB Tracks 25 Millionth U.S. Union Vote Milestone
The National Labor Relations Board expects the 25 millionth worker to cast a ballot for union representation in February during elections it supervises. The milestone comes after 32 years of NLRB elections as observers await the exact timing.
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Washington
UPI
National Labor Relations Board
U.S
NLRB
New Books at Bennington Free Library Featured Titles
Bennington Free Library announces new fiction, general, juvenile, and sports titles. Notable items include Steinbeck Tortilla Flat and That Old College Try, plus replacements like Lassie Come Home and The White Stag. Many entries reflect popular school reading lists and classic themes.
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Bessie
Marilyn Monroe
Cadell
Elizabeth
Gilbert
Steinbeck
Temple
Susan
Yates
Brunhoff
Babar
Edmonds
New York State
Herrmanns
North Pole
Greenland
Knight
Lenski
O’brien
Silver Chief
Robinson
Bright Island
Maine
Seredy
Streatfield
Bennington Garden Club
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D-Bennington
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Dean Rusk
Nicholas
Bennington County Nurses Association
Paradise Restaurant
Oakley M. Frost
Williams College
Albany Medical Center
U.S. Navy
Frost
Hanover
United Tutoring Service
Magdalena Usategui
Bendi
North Bennington High School
Usategui
Flint, Mich
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New Books
Bennington Free
Anchell
Caras
Erickson
Flaherty
Mitchell
Billy Graham
America
FBI
Coats
Bennington, Vermont
Noveck-Shultz Inc
Lady Buxton
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