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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1969
Page
1
Walter Kennedy of Chelsea was chosen by House Republicans as the new majority leader, defeating Rep. Giles Dewey 53 to 34 in a caucus. Kennedy, who will stay as Highways Committee chairman, promised unity and signaled support for a potential sales tax while asserting independence on how lawmakers vote. He will serve as majority leader only for the 1969 session.
Bennington selectmen announced a March 6 public hearing on Gov. Deane C. Davis's proposed state sales tax. The hearing will be at 7 30 p.m. in the Armory with possible relocation to a larger venue as turnout is expected to be strong. The hearing aims to gauge public opinion as petitions opposing the tax circulated in local stores.
General Motors Corp announces a recall of 4.9 million cars and trucks, including 2.4 million in the United States, to fix safety defects. The decision covers several GM models and comes after ongoing safety reviews and customer complaints. Manufacturer officials emphasize repairs will be provided at no cost.
At Red Brick School in Shaftsbury the Bennington Friends of Retarded Children approved continuing the federal grant for the pre school program serving mentally and physically handicapped children. The move follows resignations of the entire teaching staff amid disputes over facilities, contracts, and supervision.
Vermont lawmakers heard strong support for tighter regulation of nuclear plant construction and power distribution. Albert Cree of Vermont Yankee urged a public good certificate system. others proposed a joint oversight board with governor veto power. Lake Champlain concerns focus on thermal pollution and environmental safeguards amid site studies in Charlotte.
In Manhattan a rapid fire driven by flammable glue swept a five story marble and granite building on Fifth Avenue and 48th Street. Nine people died, seven were seriously hurt, and dozens were rescued as workers used aerial ladders to escape from fourth and fifth floors. Fire officials noted panic and elevator use may have cost lives while witnesses described the scene as horrific.
Prime Minister Levi Eshkol of Israel dies amid Arab Israeli tensions. Al Fatah claims responsibility for his death, but doctors say a heart attack caused the fatal episode. Deputy Premier Yigal Allon named interim premier as a state funeral is arranged.
Former prime minister Levi Eshkol died at 8 15 a m Jerusalem time after a prolonged illness crowds gathered outside his residence and Defense Minister Dayan joined cabinet members at his home to plan succession. Names mentioned as likely successors included Golda Meir Abba Eban and Pinhas Sapir as acting premier prospects. Eshkol had led Israel since June 26 1963 after Ben Gurion resigned amid a political crisis.
President Nixon won swift support from West Germany for his Kremlin talks and toured Bonn amid enthusiastic crowds. Chancellor Kiesinger pledged backing for Atlantic unity as Nixon reaffirmed dedication to German reunification and a durable world peace. He urged no Moscow accord that harms NATO and met massed crowds along Kennedy Allee despite snow.
More than 100 attendees at Mt. Anthony Country Club heard Rev. Edward B. Geyer Jr. discuss black power and the reality of brotherhood in the U S in a talk that challenged the myths of equality. He quoted Bennington College President Edward Bloustein and argued that access to education housing and community choice is unequal in America.
Inside editorial laments the deer herd escape from the legislature while noting dogs stay put, and previews a Vermont Life magazine’s possible new look at the state.
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