28 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1969
Page
1
David Scribner reports a sparse turnout at Bennington's Pre-town meeting as candidates spoke and residents asked about town warning articles. The water plan drew strong support from officials and motel owners worried about expansion, while a town manager proposal promises heated debate.
President Nixon opened a high stakes European tour with nine hour talks at the Elysee Palace aimed at reconciling U S policy with Charles de Gaulle. Paris faced anti American protests as 27 000 riot police were deployed and American offices were attacked in Paris before Nixon arrived.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, aged 78, developed pneumonia at Walter Reed Army Medical Center five days after an intestinal blockage operation. Doctors said he is generally weaker, with respiratory difficulty and ongoing uncertainty about treatment response.
Sunderland residents gather for pre Town Meeting to discuss needed zoning and planning measures as town officials outline priorities. In Peru voters debate relocating Grades 7 and 8 to Manchester with opposition from Manchester residents noted.
The Senate Institutions Committee voted 4-2 against legislation to preserve and restore the 94 year old Pavilion Hotel on State Street. $100,000 in federal funds were disclosed to aid restoration, with support from Lt. Gov. Hayes and others, while one member opposed preservation. The hotel, bought by the state in 1966 for 148000, sits near the State House Green amid debate over destruction versus preservation.
New England lawmakers condemn another postponement of Maine's Machiasport subzone for a proposed 143 million refinery by Occidental Petroleum. The delay follows a Commerce Department postponement and a Nixon oil import policy review, prompting accusations of bias toward the oil industry and fears over higher regional fuel prices. Authorities cite Libyan crude imports and multi jurisdictional approvals, with Muskie and Kennedy denouncing the action as a breach of faith and a setback to consumers.
The House unanimously endorses a joint resolution supporting a foreign trade zone in Portland and a sub zone in Machiasport, Maine. The measure, passed by the Senate earlier, urges continued advocacy for Nixon Administration approval of Maine’s trade zone application amid shifts in oil import policy. Senator Smith voices shock at delays.
New England six governors angry at the Foreign Trade Zone Board for canceling a Machiasport Maine refinery meeting. They telegram Commerce Secretary Stans urging a call, arguing lower oil prices for homeowners. Interior Secretary Hickel skeptical of a quick White House review.
Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel urged Maine Governor Curtis to tell oil firms to proceed with building refineries at Machiasport Maine. Hickel said a free trade zone issue would be addressed later as Massachusetts Governor Sargent noted the refinery could import crude, refine 300000 barrels, export 200000, and use 100000 for New England consumption, while Hickel and Commerce Secretary Stans would decide the zone later.
A U S District Court judge denied the Siera Club Village of Tarrytown and Citizens Council for the Hudson Valley bid to block the four mile dike start of the Hudson River Expressway in Westchester County. The $125 million project aims to relieve congestion with new parks and river access as part of the eastern river corridor plan.
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