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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1966
Page
2
Essex Junction completes a 70000 dollar fire building with opening ceremonies set for Sunday though some equipment has already moved into the new hall. Voters approved the fire station bond in March.
Louis P. Peck of Montpelier was sworn in as Vermont’s deputy attorney general, a $15,000 a year post vacated by Chester Ketcham who left for personal reasons. Peck, 47, had eight years as a legal assistant to the AG and holds a Notre Dame law degree earned in 1951.
State Rep. William E. Mikell voiced strong opposition to a proposed county sales tax, arguing Vermont is too small to bear local taxes. Burlington Mayor Francis Cain had the city attorney draft a county sales tax proposal, backed by a special tax study committee. Mikell said he will oppose its passage vigorously, warning it could hinder county competition for new industry.
About 1800 inmates at Sing Sing Prison refused to report to work Monday in protest of reduced time off for good behavior. Warden Wilfred Denno says this issue is in the hands of the legislature as a Green Haven hunger strike ends.
North Adams mayor Francis Florini vows urban renewal as main 1966 priority unless state tax relief is granted. Bernard Lenoff named city solicitor for third term. Daniel Hawthorne elected city council president. Pittsfield reports GE power distribution unit adds about 600 jobs in 1965 with 200 to 300 more expected in 1966. year end employment at 9200. Williamstown district court hears Bruce Bergendahl not guilty plea in fatal beating case. case to Jan 31. $5,000 bail.
Atty Gen John Connarn expects a Vermont Supreme Court decision on Ronald Rich's writ of habeas corpus by Wednesday. He filed a legal memorandum arguing Rich was lawfully moved from Weeks School to Windsor House of Correction last March. The case centers on Rich, who at 14 was found delinquent and later transferred after alleged escapes and Windsor confinement findings.
Cincinnati report notes Robert Taft Jr. declares candidacy for U S House in Ohio's 1st district seeking the Republican nomination in May and likely facing incumbent Democrat John G Gilligan in November. Taft, 48, leaves a long GOP lineage and aims to revive two party government while criticizing Johnson era policies.
Springfield, Ohio, 88,000 residents, sworn in Robert E. Henry as the city’s first Negro mayor in a landmark ceremony. Henry, elected by five commissioners, pledged to address race relations and city issues while thanking White civic leaders for support. He called the moment historic for Springfield and noted it as a national milestone for a large city led by a Black mayor.
Sen. George A. Smathers of Florida will retire at end of 1968 due to medical advice. The move reflects a trend of graceful exits by several seniors, including Sen. Harry Byrd, Sen. Leverett Saltonstall, and others while Newberg and McNamara face uncertain futures.
Washington (UPI) Republicans consider delivering their own State of the Union reply on color television a day after President Johnson. Plans are still evolving, with timing and format dependent on Johnson's address and network decisions. House GOP Leader Gerald Ford says networks should provide equal, high quality air time in color if Johnson uses color.
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