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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1964

Page

2

Vermont mock presidential primary set for March 10

Sixteen colleges including Lyndon State and Middlebury participate in a mock presidential primary organized by the Lyndon State and Middlebury Young Republican clubs. Ballots mirror New Hampshire lists. voters must declare party and vote for one candidate. Polls run from morning until 10 p.m. with results reported to Middlebury by 9 p.m.

Lyndon Center Vermont New Hampshire Young Republican Clubs Lyndon State Middlebury Colleges Young Republican Executive Committee L. H. Bottum Lyndon State College Young Republican Club Middlebury College

Wallingford Woman Killed in U S 7 Truck Collision

A South Wallingford woman, Mrs. Mary Roberts 44, died when her car collided with a big trailer truck on U S 7. The truck driver Louis J Freddette 61 of Rutland escaped injury.

Wallingford South Wallingford U.S. 7 Mary Roberts

MS Society Vermont Chapter Holds Annual Meeting in Rutland

The Vermont Chapter of the National MS Society will host Dr. George A. Schumacher of UVM College of Medicine and Jack Brauntuch at its 1 p.m. Saturday meeting at the Hotel Bardwell Rutland. Over 400 invitations were mailed. The chapter also cites a patient aid program with more than 1200 items on loan statewide.

Wallingford Vermont National Multiple Sclerosis Society George A. Schumacher UVM College of Medicine Jack Brauntach National Patient Service Bardwell Rutland Finley J. Shepard Walter A. Talmage Poultney Schumacher National Society Brauntuch Nutley Family Service, Inc Newark Family Service Greenwich Hospital Association Greenwich, Conn

Bank clerk held after crossing border with Canadian funds

A Montreal bank clerk carrying over 133000 in Canadian currency and travelers checks was arrested at the New York border on an Albany bound bus. A Verdun Quebec man faced a theft warrant issued by a Montreal judge and the clerk was charged with illegal entry into the United States.

Massena Montreal Roger Caza Verdun Quebec United States

Neighborhood fund drive raises funds in first ten days

Berkshire reports two thousand dollars received from twenty contributors as the Northern Berkshire Development Corp seeks twenty five thousand dollars for operating expenses in its early campaign pace. A separate docket notes Judge Rosasco fining Robert Fallon sixty dollars for twelve all night parking tickets in North Adams. Adams Redevelopment Authority hears planning background and district survey progress for urban renewal with consultant firm Candeub Fleissig and Associates and project staff.

North Adams Northern Berkshire Development Corp Roger Jewett Ernest H. Rosasco Robert Fallon Fallon Morris Street Center Street ADAMS Adams Redevelopment Authority Candeub, Fleissig and Associates F. Burk Ketcham Jr William H. Sorrentino

Woman to Receive Free Beer For Life After Drinking Record

Harriet E. Brooks 91 from Birmingham will get free beer the rest of her life after proving to a Birmingham brewery she has consumed 200 barrels of its product since turning 18. In other news King Paul of Greece is recovering after stomach ulcer surgery. Jacqueline Loughery files for divorce from Jack Webb amid claims of extreme mental cruelty.

Birmingham England Harriet E. Brooks Los Angeles Jacqueline Loughery Jack Webb U,s,a Leo

Rockefeller Seeks NH Voter Opinions By Mail

Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller reports about 12 000 of 93 000 mailed New Hampshire questionnaires returned. The private firm tabulates results, to be released before the March 10 primary. questions touch UN membership, social security, education aid, civil rights laws, the nuclear test ban, and elderly health care.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller New Hampshire Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Arizona United Nations

Boston Boycott Sparks Division Over School Protests

More than 10 000 Boston pupils skipped classes in a Stay Out for Freedom protest. Officials split on success with Rev Breeden praising it while Supt Ohrenberger called it not a victory as 20 571 students were absent from 92 844 enrolled. Freedom schools operated during the day with quiet meditation and civil rights discussions.

Boston James P. Breeden William H. Ohrenberger Ohrenberger John F. Collins City Hall Canon Breeden Noel Day Cos Tomore Richard Cardinal Cushing Edward W. Brooke Collins

New Trial Set In Dynamite Murder

Paul David Pierce faces a new trial in Maine for the dynamite death of his father in law Larson Kelley and his wife after Superior Court Judge James Archibald overturned a jury verdict. The judge cited psychiatric testimony indicating mental illness at the time of the act and noted only one psychiatrist testified. The two explosions occurred August 2 at a Jonesport cottage. Pierce faced possible life term with parole after 22 years if found guilty.

Machias Maine Paul David Pierce Superior Court James P. Archibald Allen Saunders Augusta State Hospital Jonesport Larson N. Kelley Pierce Vassaloboro Coast Guard Academy Cynthia Pierce Scott Cynthia

Poet Stephen Spender criticizes leaders amid Beatles fascination

Washington report says British poet Stephen Spender admires the Beatles and is intrigued by Greenwich Village poetry but is embarrassed by President Johnson and Prime Minister Douglas-Home, noting Johnson's smile and preferring not to eat a husky remark.

Washington Stephen Spender Greenwich Village President Johnson Alec Douglas-Home Johnson

Coolidge Indicted for Mason Murder in New Hampshire

Edward H. Coolidge Jr., 26, unemployed and married with one child, was indicted by a Hillsborough County Grand Jury on two capital charges, murder and kidnapping resulting in death, in connection with the slaying of 14 year old Pamela Mason. The girl was found Jan 21 in a snowbank near Manchester after vanishing Jan 13. The jury heard a dozen witnesses over a six and a half hour session.

Manchester N.H Edward H. Coolidge Jr New Hampshire Hillsboro County William Maynard Coolidge Pamela Mason Manchester High School Route 93

Bennington Banner Advertising andContact Details

The Bennington Banner lists office and newsroom phone numbers 442-6300 and 442-2800 with advertising line 442-2684. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays and provides subscription rates for local and national readers, including special servicemen rates.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press Vermont U.S

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