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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
5
In Montpelier a public hearing on a bill to tighten electrical inspection procedures and require electrician licensing drew mixed reactions. Support came from Joel Snyder of Burlington and Earl Bishop of Rutland, while opponents warned of hardship for part time electricians. The Senate version advances to House General Committee.
Norwich Congregational Church adopted a resolution supporting the Vermont Council of Churches amid church disputes over Vietnam and conscientious objection counseling. The council’s policy on counseling draft obligations was endorsed as other churches withdraw or cut aid.
The House Government Operations Committee voted 8 to 2 Tuesday to defeat the Hoff administration proposal to consolidate the Departments of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety. It marked the third setback for the reorganization effort in the Vermont executive branch.
The Housing and Urban Development Department approves a 1.8 million dollar federal loan to Middlebury College to fund construction of two dormitories and a connecting commons project.
WYNANTSKILL Kiwanis Club launched a safety program supplying 50 North Greenbush news carriers with bright orange reflective vests to wear while delivering papers. The initiative, by Anthony Valente, aims to inspire more than 5,000 clubs nationwide to adopt similar safety gear. Albany weather officials explain wind chill as a factor combining temperature, wind, humidity, and body heat, with Wednesday’s wind chill measured at 42 degrees below zero in the area.
Albany County's Neighborhood Youth Corps, which trains dropouts and provides summer jobs to teens, received a $405,490 grant from the U S Department of Labor for the current year. The 1968 project will run with about $85,000 more than last year and is the only upstate New York program not facing cuts.
Edward L. Cook of 67 Summit Ave, a maintenance man at Sprague Electric Co., had his right foot amputated above the ankle at North Adams Hospital after a six ton tank crushed it last week as it rolled off a forklift. He is reported in good condition.
Former mayor Francis C. Florini has temporarily joined Hayden Oil & Supply Co. staff as manager Francis Hayden says Florini helps during the busy season following his father's death. Opposition to a W E B DuBois memorial is voiced in Great Barrington citing alleged Communist affiliation. Dow Chemical recruiters cancel Williams College visit due to low student signups, not protests.
Governor Romney campaigns in New Hampshire during the state’s first primary. He lunches at Garbo's pizza house as part of his fifth swing through the state, greeting voters from mamas to tots in a homey, door‑to‑door effort.
Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy flew into Quebec for a ski holiday with her children John Jr and Caroline. Rumors persisted she might wed former British ambassador Lord Harlech, despite denials from her secretary Nancy Tuckerman and Lord Harlech.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Pennsylvania reported burglary Tuesday during midterm break, looting valued at $1,000 including a double-basin stainless steel sink. Fraternity President Stan Klinefelter detailed the missing sink and total loot.
Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman plans a Look and Listen tour Friday visiting three Franklin County farms in Vermont. He will inspect Lawrence Greene and James Thompson farms and the George Brouillette dairy complex, with Govs Hoff King and Curtis attending a northern New England agriculture conference Friday afternoon.
The Sweepstakes Commission will base the first major drawing of the 1968 Sweepstakes on the $50,000 New Hampshire Sweepstakes harness race at Rockingham Park on May 4 in Concord. Tickets sold for the first half million dollars are eligible.
In Montpelier the 180 Vermont senators risk no pay Friday unless the Senate approves a $384,000 pay bill covering salaries and legislative expenses through March 23. The House moved swiftly to endorse after discovering a $44,000 budget shortfall, while Rep. Fred Westphal attacked the Legislative Council, seeking its abolition. Westphal withdrew his amendment amid opposition from both parties.
Washington art expert Werner Knop, after two months in Hue, condemns the destruction of imperial city treasures during the siege. He warns the loss will alienate Vietnamese and become a liability to the United States while urging restoration plans after peace. In Birmingham, tickets surge after word of a four girl striptease act at a student show becomes a sellout.
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