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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
14
Washington Nixon enters the 1968 presidential race carrying broad Republican support yet faces pressure from party members to show he can deliver a decisive victory against President Johnson next November. Many backers approve of him, but several demand assurance of his poll strength and vote-getting power for the GOP.
Vermont lawmakers unanimously approved a tribute to Rep Reid Lefevre of Manchester Center following his death, praising his long service as dean of the House and longtime chair of the Ways and Means Committee, his warmth, humor, and advocacy for relief for the young and vulnerable.
Funeral masses were held for Edward Delaney in Arlington and Lydia Harrington in Shaftsbury with burial at local cemeteries. The report also covers a Senate-House resolution in honor of Reid Lefevre, eulogies by Rep. Broutsas and Newell, and a political analysis noting Nixon’s viability in 1968 primaries against Romney and Reagan, plus Briggs of policy shifts in wage and price guidance.
MONTPELIER UPI Highway Department officials remained silent about beltline construction plans for Rutland and Essex Junction. The beltlines are part of a 14 year program with planning but no timetable, as financial problems force a restudy of the arterial system. Officials declined to say how priorities affect the two beltline projects. Burlington UPI The fourth of five children burned in a St. Albans house fire died Laurie Doner 7, after burns to over half of her body. Three sisters died earlier. Lisa 6 survived in critical condition. The Doner children were trapped in their bedrooms as flames engulfed the Maple Street home.
Concord New Hampshire Don DuMont a 64 year old Chicago mechanical engineer filed nominating petitions to appear on the GOP presidential preference ballot. His campaign slogan promises less taxes and more pay with liberty and good humor. The primary, first in the nation, is set for March 12.
Dr and Mrs Francis Herrick announce Bennington County aims to raise 4090 dollars. Bennington Village Fire Department volunteers aid the drive as Heart Sunday teams visit neighbors Feb 18 to deliver education and collect contributions during the seven day peak period.
The Bennington and Mt Anthony boards weighed leasing BCHS to the Bennington School District to handle ninth graders and relieve space at Park Street. Estimated rental fits between 3,000 and 5,000 dollars above current costs, with 17,000 in utilities and janitorial expenses versus 12,000. If BCHS is not leased, Mt Anthony may face adding a few changes to the day and possibly building expansion.
The House Institutions Committee advances a revised plan to replace the Pavilion Hotel with a $7.3 million six story office building as part of a $16 million capitol complex. Rep. Edward Conlin criticizes earlier renovation savings figures as inaccurate while Senate committees review the plan.
Obituary notices from Randolph Bennington Shaftsbury Sunderland and Dorset list Mrs Maude Estes 82 widow of Karl O Estes longtime Vermont OES officer died Wednesday at Eastern Star Home Randolph born Weston Dec 21 1885 a Bennington resident for most of life and active in OES including grand treasurer of Vermont for 13 years The service details and survivors are given with memorials to the Eastern Star Home
The House received the Hoff administration's bill requiring consolidation of local districts unable to merge after three tries. It directs the Education Board to publish a geographical plan for unified districts by July and districts to submit reorganization proposals by January. If needed, up to three proposals are voted on, and after the third failure the board selects one and files for approval. An incentive bonus is proposed for districts that unite. A second measure clarifies voter eligibility at town meetings for the Free man's Oath requirement and residency.
Bennington reports Katharine Cahoon admitted to White River Junction VA Hospital. Stratton Mountain ski area notes a 30 to 39 inch base with fair to good conditions. Bridge winners crowned William Kantrowitz and Stanley Pike. Altar Rosary Society slides show Yosemite Park and other scenes at John XXIII Institute. Mt Anthony Union High School candy sale underway through Feb 8 with after school sales at CVPS store. Beauty shop special on perms from Jan 29 to Feb 10 with tiered pricing. Iron Kettle Friday deal features fried shrimp meal. Town Realty correction issued. Funeral service for Lefevre described with Gov. Hoff praising his legislative work and Vermont contributions. entombment planned for Factory Point Cemetery with spring burial in Dorset.
Admission list includes Lucienne Harrington Floyd Mattison Bennington Byron Michaels Berlin NY Jacob K Webber Diane Webber Eagle Bridge NY Emma Smith Hoo sick Falls Della Burke Pownal Discharge notes name Mary Damon Wayne L Heur eux James Carroll Bennington Lynn Young North Bennington Robert McKeighan Arlington Edith North Hoosick Falls.
Dow Jones industrial average at 855.76 up 0.29 points and the rail index at 228.73 down 0.29 while utilities rise to 129.82 by 0.76. Composite average stands at 303.53 up 0.21 with volume totaling 5,710,000 shares.
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