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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1966
Page
2
National Construction Co of South Boston won the Barre post office extension and modernization project with the low bid of $358,912, announced by Paul Lazzaro New England administrator of the GSA. Eleven others bids were submitted.
Former Governor Lee E. Emerson of Barton underwent surgery in Newport for an intestinal disorder and was reported in good condition by Orleans County Memorial Hospital officials. Emerson, a Republican, led the state from 1951 to 1955.
Wilfred James Nolan Jr., who escaped Waterbury State Hospital in March 1963 after a conviction for assault with intent to rob while armed, was arrested in California while using the alias Francis Pash. He is jailed in a California county facility on $25,000 bail.
In Vermont winter carnival season begins mid February. Norwich University starts a three day carnival on Feb 18. Bromley marks Washington's Birthday with a festival starting Feb 19. Middlebury College and University of Vermont begin on Feb 19 and Feb 24 features four days of alpine and Nordic skiing plus an ice show and the 69th Kake Walk running four days.
The Community Choral Society starts Easter Messiah rehearsals Friday at 7 30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Cambridge. Rehearsals continue each Friday until the concert planned for March 27. Carl Jester of Hoosick Falls will direct with Mrs. Richard Ross as organist. All interested are invited to sing.
The Rev A J MacDonald pastor at First Methodist Shaftsbury Vermont will join the 16th annual Ministers Fellowship of the New York Area of The Methodist Church in Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania February 8 to 10. New York Area Bishop Lloyd C Wicke announced the event. The gathering for the New York and Troy Conferences includes parts of New York Connecticut and Vermont and aims to boost local church participation in the denomination’s 200th anniversary program.
In Albany a GOP proposal would exempt soaps, paper goods, detergents, feminine hygiene products and medical items such as wheelchairs and syringes from state sales tax. In Troy, Johnny Mathis and Our Young Generation perform at the RPI Field House on February 17 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at multiple local outlets.
Trustees vote to expand North Adams Hospital with a five level 84 bed wing at an estimated cost of about 2 million dollars. The project will raise total capacity to 256 beds and modify existing structures.
Massachusetts Independent Political Association president Richard W. Paul accuses Peter G. Arles, ally of Mayor Del Gallo, of using his political influence to install pinball machines before licenses. Paul failed in the mayoral race. Arles called him a frustrated seeker. Thomas L. McFalls will become United Community Services executive director on March 31 after Gladys A. Brigham retires. Berkshire Sportscars Inc. opens in North Adams aiming to become a major regional dealer for British Motor Corp. sportscars and to add several franchises.
In New York the Allied Chemical building lights flash amid chanting demonstrators. The scene captures a cold wintry morning as crowds move through Times Square, signaling a wider event across Manhattan. Only a small number of people remain visible among the noise and flashing signs.
Weather delays the Tiros weather satellite launch from Cape Kennedy due to high jet stream winds at altitude. Delta rocket safety concerns push the attempt to 2:22 a.m. EST Thursday. The event coincides with broad Viet Nam peace talk protests in New York, where demonstrators clash with police and halt traffic near the United Nations.
Senators Javits and Randolph proposed a new Viet Nam resolution to back the President's policies and spark a full congressional debate with hearings. The move challenges the broad Tonkin Gulf mandate, urging airing of the issue in Congress and scrutiny by committees.
A freight locomotive struck a bus carrying 34 Puerto Rican migrant farm workers in southwest Dade County near Miami, killing 19 and injuring 13 as the bus was dragged 150 yards along the tracks. The horn and warning signals failed. witnesses described chaos as survivors and rescuers rushed to hospitals.
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