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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1966
Page
16
Republican caucus results suggest few or no contests for town offices at the annual meeting as candidates were not nominated. With limited opposition, Democrats may face little challenge in upcoming local races.
A retired Searsbury resident, 65 year old Harry J. Sherman, was assaulted and robbed Tuesday night after a knock at his door. He reported $700 stolen from his wallet and said the attacker fled. A state police spokesman said no new information was available and the case remains under investigation. A separate Vermont State Police report noted a separate 4:30 p.m. accident on Vermont Route 9 in Woodford involving Conrad Brickman and John Jenkins with moderate damage.
In Manchester the tax collector race is highly contested as incumbent Sarah J. Jackson faces opposition from Eugene Collette of the police force and auditor Paul Todtschinder who filed petitions. William J. Mallin, Chamber of Commerce president, also seeks to challenge Walter S. Clemons for a second term.
Noon and company reports stock averages with Dow Jones at 984.91 up 2.62 and 258.98 up 1.07, 148.15 up .76, 347.14 up 1.21 in a market update from Albany amid 70,000 shares traded.
The Greater Bennington Association merchant division will meet the Bennington Regional Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. in the GBA office to review two downtown improvement plans by planner John C. Burdis and to discuss an urban renewal proposal for Main Street north block. A LWV shopping survey results will also be reviewed. Ted Bird urges merchant participation.
Manchester fire officials say a two door Chevrolet owned by Salley Caldwell was badly burned this morning near the Elm Street Extension residence. Fire Chief Lynford Bourne reported a backfire through the carburetor sparked the blaze, which was extinguished by CO2 and water from the fire crew.
Vermont listers report 1966 Grand List increases due mainly to higher fair market values for homes and undeveloped land. Adjustments trace to 1950 51 reappraisal schedules and a 250 percent cost factor, with heating upgrades noted. A 50 percent assessment ratio will take effect in 1967 doubling valuations and potentially halving the tax rate if expenditures stay constant.
U S planes and troops conduct a coastal sweep 300 miles northeast of Saigon with allied forces reporting 6514 enemy dead and 118 to 76 Viet Cong/ROK casualties. The report notes flight losses, a name change from Operation Masher to White Wing, and North Vietnamese buildup while California biodiversity is noted by National Geographic.
Mrs Beagle a Shaftsbury resident and longtime Bennington Brush Company supervisor died at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a two month illness. Born in New York City, she lived in Arlington and West Arlington before settling in Shaftsbury. Survivors include her husband two daughters Joyce Harris and Barbara Jean Bluto both of Fort Lauderdale eight grandchildren one cousin in New York City. Funeral arrangements are pending with Mahar & Son Funeral Home Bennington with calling hours tonight and Friday.
YMCA Junior Rifle Club cancels Saturday meeting at the armory resuming next Saturday. Sacred Heart Cub Pack No 453 to meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at K of C Hall. parents urged to attend and bring cookies. Molly Stark Future Homemakers of America hold a Friday 4 to 8 p.m. food sale at Central Vermont Public Service Corp. store on Main Street. Stratton Mountain reports 25 to 42 inch packed powder base with light snow and 24 degree weather. lifts operating and skiing excellent. Michael C Crawford US Navy miss rcom missaryman third class son of Elmer W Crawford of 1034 East Main St. Mazama ships ammo for Atlantic Fleet Service Force out of Davisville RI. Rose H Harbour leaves 457 Main St home of 42 years for Glens Falls NY with sister Mrs Ira Pattee. Iron Kettle Friday Special: deep fried scallops with sides $1.25. Bellmare & Sons close Cutler Street shop. all business to North Bennington Road Store. Elks Lodge Friday Feb 4 Entertainment. buffet, dancing 9 to 1 with Nick Marra’s band. no admission for Elks and guests.
Six Vermont representatives introduced a bill tightening drunk driving penalties. First offense fines would rise to 200–500 dollars with two-year license suspensions, while repeat offenses carry prison terms and higher fines. second offenses after ten years would have reduced penalties. The measure also targets license revocation practices.
Vermont Chiefs of Police Association elected several leaders to the executive board during a meeting in Springfield. Joseph V. Young of Old Bennington Police was chosen, with Edward L. Silver of Bennington as another attendee. Stuart D. Jenne of Rutland was named vice president, Sherman Martin of Springfield secretary treasurer, and George Hebert of St. Albans president. The group approved by laws and formed a panel to study the legislature's role in regulating colored lights on official vehicles, proposing blue lights for police, red for fire, and amber for highway vehicles.
The Vermont Senate committee on Fish and Game votes 8 to 1 to shift deer herd control to the Fish and Game Board. Two amendments limit effect to five years through March 31, 1971, and add that Senate and House committee leaders join discussions but not vote. Rep. J David Allen supported passage.
Joseph M. Loyzelle, 18, of Bennington, received 6 to 12 months at Windsor House of Correction after pleading guilty to breaking and entering at night with intent to commit larceny. Others in the group had prior October sentences. Judge Fienberg noted Loyzelle’s “extremely bad” record and warned of a lifetime in jail if he does not mend his ways.
Admissions include Harold A. Russell of White Creek New York and John E. Hunter of North Bennington along with Master Niel P. Stowell of Hoosick Falls. Discharges feature Mrs Charlotte Bushee of Dorset and twins Cynthia and Deborah Galusha of Bennington. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Glenn Davis of Bennington on February 2 and a son to Mr and Mrs Merritt C. Morey of West Rupert on February 2.
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