17 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1967
Page
1
The forecast calls for continued cold with increasing cloudiness. Snow is expected to develop in the afternoon Saturday, mainly in the south, with little change in temperature. Overnight lows range from five above in the south to ten below in the north.
Reports from Hong Kong describe rebel troops seizing part of Manchuria and cutting rail to Port Arthur. Posters claim Mao supporters died in clashes, with hundreds arrested. China’s economy shows signs of paralysis amid cultural upheaval as broadcasts cite factory and school mobilization and anti-Mao air activity over Shanghai.
A top aide to Premier Nguyen Cao Ky urged a U.S. congressional inquiry into an American effort to extend military jurisdiction over Vietnamese civilians. The request for the probe was made by Maj. Nguyen Cao Quyen, who heads Ky’s special court fighting corruption and economic crime. Several individuals were mentioned in the context of the briefing.
A mother Mary Means 28 and her one year old daughter Diane survived a 50 second ordeal when winds up to 70 miles per hour ripped their trailer from its foundation at Griffiss Air Force Base and hurled it about 150 feet landing on its top. The child was asleep in a crib during the peril and was later found wrapped in blankets. Both were treated and discharged for cuts and bruises.
James Charles Danforth age 16 is charged with first degree murder in the death of his father Joseph C. Danforth 42 shot at the family home on Snake Hill Road. James and co-defendant Marshall Bailey 18 were arrested after a statewide search for the two tone green 1962 Chevrolet sedan. Bail set at 25 000 for the son and 4500 for Bailey. The elder Danforth, a deputy sheriff and former scoutmaster, was active in local politics and survived by wife Nellie and four sons including James John 18 Patrick 14 and the missing or unaccounted. Investigators say the shooting followed a father son argument over the family car. The two suspects await transfer to a state hospital or prison.
Arlington volunteers plan a countywide campaign as Congressman Stafford releases a monthly report. Community members mobilize to support the upcoming school bond vote, outlining outreach efforts and local involvement.
Hurricane force winds across New England caused structural damage in Manchester and Barre Vermont plus outages and blocked roads. Peak gusts reached 108 mph atop Mount Washington with damage from Worcester to Buffalo. Injuries included six at a Worcester school and workers toppled from scaffolding in New Hampshire and New York.
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