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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
1
Washington FCC officials prepared for a closed session on CATV, a growing national controversy. Chairman William Henry remained undecided on when he would issue a statement as lawmakers press for control. The discussion covers whether CATV should be regulated and if it falls under common carrier rules, with current rulings split on jurisdiction over cable systems.
Vice President Humphrey lands in Saigon promising a vigorous effort to push the Great Society in Vietnam. He arrives amid a stated U S commitment to seek progress and stability in the war torn region.
Renewed violence and gunfire hit Santo Domingo with a policeman shot to death by snipers, the third officer killed in 24 hours. Rioters burned a policeman and damaged a UN car, while a Brazilian Inter-American Peace Force member was wounded by a grenade. Leftist unions called a general strike amid street fighting that left many dead or wounded. The government promised an official investigation.
In Montpelier the push for 41.25 million for a medium security youth offenders facility moves toward passage in the House. Key changes rename construction, authorize short term treatment centers, boost diagnostic work, and set procedures to route offenders to appropriate facilities. Rep. Lawrence Franklin and Rep. Harold Whitaker predict House approval next week amid shifts with FOR supporters and opponents. A Readsboro vote split over related corrections bills accompanies the debate.
Governor Hoff and Bennington County lawmakers denounced a late night compromise as shortchanging the county. The plan cuts a $34 million highway program to $23.8 million, drops four lane U.S. 7 reconstruction, and bypasses county specifics, prompting threats of resignation and pledges to challenge the measure in the Vermont House.
President Johnson asks Congress to launch a World War on Hunger based on expanding U S farm use and aid to developing nations. He orders a 10 percent rise in 1966 rice acreage and dairy purchases, and seeks to shift Food for Peace toward helping nations feed themselves while building overseas markets. The 1967 budget plans 1.6 billion for food allotments, aiming for broader impact than prior surplus shipments. Rep Mark Andrews says the plan could curb future conflicts by growing agricultural industries.
A three judge federal court ruled Wednesday that Texas poll tax is unconstitutional though not constitutionally discriminatory. The unanimous decision says the poll tax is an invalid charge on a fundamental right the right to vote. The United Political Organization, a primarily Negro group, hailed the ruling and urged further action to expand voting access.
WASHINGTON UPI The Senate failed to invoke cloture on President Johnson's bid to repeal section 14 B of Taft-Hartley Act. A 51 to 48 vote fell short of the two thirds required, ending efforts to move the bill this session. The administration and organized labor faced renewed setback as debate would have shifted to the bill itself.
Local pages highlight a tax rate dip for Inside Dorset and a rising Manchester school budget. North Village youngsters enjoy a concert. Shaftsbury Scouts celebrate Charter Night. Page references indicate where to read full reports.
COLONIE N Y Two Shaker High School students and an Albany druggist were arrested on forged prescription charges as 20 junior and senior high school pupils were suspended indefinitely amid a state police narcotics probe aided by district officials. Henry Dargan 35 owner of a Albany pharmacy pleaded guilty to dispensing exempt narcotic cough medicine to a minor. The investigation began after a mother alerted authorities about students using exempt cough syrups and healthy swigs to get high.
In An Lao Valley, the elite U.S. Special Forces suffered a disaster with at least 22 dead or captured from three teams. Only two known survivors remain from the hand picked units of Project Delta. Maj. Charles Beckwith, wounded in the incident, is hospitalized in the Philippines after heroic actions at Plei Me.
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