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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1965
Page
2
Vermont officials discuss the Job Mobility and Training Act funding shifts with federal backing. Gov Hoff prioritizes state matching for continued programs as 16 to 22 year olds gain access to the Youth Opportunities Center in Burlington. Volunteer groups in Middlebury may expand to Bennnington, aiding part time and seasonal work referrals.
A varied schedule will mark Washington's Birthday with private businesses and public offices in Bennington and surrounding towns closed for the day. Bennington and North Bennington banks, the Free Library, and the county probate court join the town offices in closing. post office services are curtailed with no deliveries or window service, though special delivery remains. Some firms may collect mail after 10:30 a.m., while many stores plan normal hours with sale specials.
Boston UPI report says Cardinal Richard Cardinal Cushing aged 69 will have surgery Saturday at St Elizabeth's Hospital for an undisclosed illness. The Pilot noted he is in excellent pre operative condition and has asked prayers for a speedy recovery.
In Saigon the coup uprising intensified with Brig. Gen. Dong Van Kuong urging rebels to lay down arms while forces from the Fourth Army Corps moved in from Bien Hoa. Col. Pham Ngoc Thao tied to Diem era leadership, and Lt. Gen. Tran Thien Khiem named as potential new South Viet Nam leader. Khanh and Ky reportedly escaped via a field aircraft, heading toward Can Tho to rally support from regional troops.
Garfield New Jersey resident Mildred Therrien, 42, was injured in a car crash on New York 7 near the Vermont line and taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital. She sustained abrasions to the left knee and leg and was expected to be treated and released pending NY State Police details.
Mrs Harold Riemann of North Bennington named local chair for United Church Women for World Day of Prayer at First Methodist Church on March 5. Also notes Dollards move to new North Bennington home, Dollard a former Dale Carnegie Institute president and lawyer. Red Barn Restaurant to close Feb 23 to Mar 11 for alterations. ADV. State Line House advertises The Imperial Four from 9 to 2:30 a.m. Feb 20. Iron Kettle weekend special roast sirloin of beef au jus for $1.85.
Peter J. Nelson 69 a former Bennington College employee died unexpectedly at his Shaftsbury home. Born December 27 1895 in East Boston he served in the US Navy during World War I and later retired from Bennington College in 1964. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Hill two daughters Jean Rice and Jill Levin one brother Daniel Nelson eleven grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Mahar and Son Funeral Home and St John the Baptist Church North Bennington with entombment in Park Lawn Chapel St John Cemetery in the spring. Memorials may be made to St John the Baptist Church through the funeral home.
A Vermont Air National Guard twin engine plane carrying Mrs Joan Hoff wife of Gov Philip Hoff made a safe emergency landing in Burlington after instrument trouble. No one aboard was injured and the flight was cut short when the pilot returned to the airport. Mrs Hoff canceled her Washington trip after repairs could not be located quickly.
The Emergency Board with Gov. Hoff authorized purchase of 37 miles of Rutland Railway right of way from Colchester to the Canadian border for 20000, financed from Forest and Parks bond money. The land includes salvage remnants such as ties and a turntable at Albury, with Hoff citing future recreation potential.
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