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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

2

Vermont Chapter Formed for Consulting Engineers Council

J Peter Gratiot of The Gratiot Engineering Company announced the creation of a Vermont Chapter of the Consulting Engineers Council of New England. Charter members include Joseph King of Dubois & King and Robert W Thornton of Strafford. The chapter serves as a guidance center for state affairs on consulting engineering, with bi monthly meetings planned and a next meeting set for March 22.

Woodstock Vermont Consulting Engineers Council of New England J. Peter Gratiot

Rabid Fox Reported in Newark Caledonia County

Burlington state health department lab confirms third 1966 rabies case. A fox on Joseph Wade farm in Newark Caledonia County behaved strangely and tested positive to fluorescent antibody rabies test.

Burlington State Health Department Joseph Wade Newark Caledonia County

New England Educators Open Conference on School Dropouts

Educators from across New England convene a three day session at Goddard College to study why students quit school and return. Dr Edgar A Levenson of the William A White Institute chairs the opening, with case studies and group discussions on how schools can address dropout issues.

Plainfield New England Goddard College Edgar A. Levenson William A. White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis Psychology New York City Levenson Goddard

Vermor Interagency Smoking Health Council Meeting

Burlington officials announce an all day Vermor Interagency Council on Smoking and Health meeting at the Holiday Inn February 10. A 10 a.m. business session precedes a dutch treat lunch, then M P H Miss Cherry Tsutsumida discusses federal views on smoking education at 1 30 p m followed by a lecture and discussion open to the public. Health workers teachers administrators and parents are urged to attend.

Burlington Vermor Interagency Council On Smoking and Health Holiday Inn Cherry Tsutsumida National Clearinghouse For Smoking and Health, Public Health Service

Recognition Luncheon for Helen Burbank Planned in Montpelier

The Vermont Federation of Republican Women will honor Miss Helen Burbank at a February 10 luncheon at the Pavilion Hotel Montpelier with former Lt. Gov. Consulto N. Bailey delivering the keynote. Twenty Republican women in the Vermont legislature will attend along with past governors and congressional delegates invited by Mrs. Clifford B. Harwood. Rep. Robert Stafford is expected to attend. Co chairs are Mrs. Merlin Ward and Mrs. Howard Hanson. hostess chair is Mrs. Warren Crowley. Reservations through Mrs. Harwood in Manchester Center by Saturday.

Merlin Ward Moretown Howard Hanson Northfield Falls Warren Crowley Rutland Harwood Manchester Center

Longtime RPI Official Howell A. Jones Dies in New York

Howell A. Jones 64 longtime Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute official treasurer and vice-president of the board of trustees died of a heart attack on a business trip in New York. He lived with wife Anne Burrell in Troy and is survived by a son, a daughter, and six grandchildren.

Schenectady Howell A. Jones Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute RPI Board of Trustees Jones Anne Burrell Troy

Ormandy Invites Guest Conductors for Festival

Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces Eugene Ormandy invites William Steinberg Thomas Schippers and Seiji Ozawa to guest conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Saratoga Festival in August 1966 Ormandy will conduct eight of the fourteen concerts in the center's first festival with performances on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Saratoga Springs Saratoga Performing Arts Center Richard P. Leach Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra William Steinberg Thomas Schippers Seiji Ozawa Ormandy

Watervliet Arsenal Offers Limited Vacation Work Study Slots

Watervliet Arsenal announces a restricted number of vacation work study programs for college students in mechanical engineering metallurgy and mathematics. Applicants must be enrolled in a four year or longer degree program and pass a written test. Information available at main post offices or the Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet NY.

Watervliet Watervliet Arsenal Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners N.Y

Adams Selectmen weigh ending Berkshire town caucus

In Berkshire, Adams selectmen discussed ending the annual caucus after a turnout of 140 voters last Friday. Chair Ewart Callahan and Selectman Anthony P. McBride questioned its purpose and warned of costs, while Fred Dabrowski suggested closing it due to alleged power politics. In Pittsfield, Pamela Sawyer, 13, was accidentally stabbed by an arrow dislodged from rafters while at home, treated with minor injuries at Pittsfield General Hospital.

Adams — Selectmen Anthony P. McBride Fred Dabrowski Ewart Callahan Pittsfield Pamela Sawyer Pittsfield General Hospital

Alumni Fund at Williams College sets 1965 total record

Williamstown report says the Alumni Fund of Williams College closed its 1965 campaign on January 31 with a new all-time high of 432 088 dollars. John P English, executive secretary, announced the figure. Berkshire County plans a tenant search for a 250 000 dollar industrial shell building in North Adams.

Williamstown Williams College John P. English North Adams Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission Northern Berkshire Development Commission

House Committee Debates 350 Million GI Benefits Bill

The House Veterans Committee chaired by Olin D. Teague aims to pass a 350 million cold war GI bill for about 3.5 million veterans covering education housing and medical benefits. Rep. E Ross Adair seeks 100 million more benefits while GOP attempts to add. The plan contrasts with an administration backed 150 million Viet Nam era proposal.

Washington UPI Olin D. Teague House Veterans Committee GOP Texas E. Ross Adair R-Ind Teague Viet Nam Dominican Republic Berlin

Belgian government pledges jobs for miners as mines close

In Brussels government officials sought to calm unrest among miners by promising priority to workers for available jobs. The pledge came as mines faced closure and potential unemployment, aiming to ease the transition for affected communities.

Brussels UPI Zwartberg Waterschei Winterslag Limbourg Black Triangle

Aid Rushes to Samoa After Hurricane Devastation

The United States and New Zealand rush aid to the Samoa Islands where a weekend hurricane left 23 dead or missing. Western Samoa reports nine dead, 12 Korean fishermen missing, two Americans dead, as relief aims to prevent food shortages and restore power and communications.

American Samoa APS United States New Zealand Samoa Islands Western Samoa Ralph Craib H. Rex Lee Hawaii

Johnny Mathis to headline at RPI Field House Troy NY

Song stylist Johnny Mathis will headline An Evening With Johnny Mathis at the RPI Field House in Troy NY on February 17 at 8 30 p m The program also features the vocal group Our Young Americans and Mathis band of hand picked musicians

Johnny Mathis RPI Troy N.Y Mathis

Full Advantage Taken by Reds Of North Viet Nam Bombing Lull

Saigon reports North Viet Nam exploited the 37 day American peace pause to boost war readiness. UPI sources say at least 10 new surface to air missile sites were built, expanding from about 50 to over 60, with missiles at far fewer than half. Evidence includes aerial reconnaissance during the lull.

Johnson House Committee On Un-American Activities Ku Klux Klan Mississippi New York Senate Mike Mansfield Mont UPI Viet Nam Saigon Laos South Viet Nam U.S

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