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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1964

Page

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Spencer Tells Why He Resigned as Democratic Chairman

Spencer confirms he will enter hospital for treatment of alcoholism and will not seek re election as state chairman. Daniel J. O'Brien elected without opposition. T. Wesley Gray named executive committee chairman. Hoff praises Spencer while noting his battle and vows support.

Spencer O’brien Montpelier John M. Spencer Philip H. Hoff Daniel J. O’brien South Burlington T. Wesley Gray Il Businesss Cuttingsville Hoff Benjamin Collins St. Johnsbury Banner

First Negro Enters Auburn Classes Amid Security

Auburn University admitted Harold A. Franklin, its first Black student, to a Russian history class after a court order. He entered under heavy security as 100 officers guarded campus amid a quiet weekend and minor student jeers. Four Auburn students were suspended for removing warning signs.

Auburn Ala Auburn University Harold A. Franklin Franklin Associated Press U.S. Dist Frank M. Johnson Jr Montgomery Johnson State University East Alabama

State Board Tour Of Vail's Schools Tomorrow Morning

Supt. Robert B. Vail said the State Board of Education and Gov. Philip H. Hoff will tour schools in the Rutland Bennington Supervisory District. They meet at 10 a.m. at the Manchester Elementary to assign visits to Danby Sunderland and later lunch at Dorset or Manchester Elementary. Afternoon stops include Pawlet and Rupert.

Hoff State Board Vail Manchester Robert B. Vail State Board of Education Philip H. Hoff Rutland-Bennington Supervisory District Danby Sunderland Dorset Pawlet Rupert

Pope Appeals for Peace From Christ's Birthplace

From Bethlehem the Pope appealed to world leaders to press for peace and urged Christians toward unity. In Jerusalem he met Orthodox leader Athenagoras I and spoke on Christ’s will for a united church. He called for action beyond words and prayed for harmony among all men.

Bethlehem Christ Paul VI Holy Land Jerusalem Athenagoras I Amman Jordan Pope Paul Old City Manger Square Church of the Nativity Church of St. Catherine Jesus Christ John XXIII

Goldwater Opens White House Bid With Test Ban Critique

Sen Barry Goldwater launches his campaign promising to renounce the limited nuclear test ban treaty if it aids victory. He targets New Hampshire for the March 10 presidential primary, attacks Johnson on economy, and defends UN positions while pledging no outright exit.

Washington Barry Goldwater White House Arizona Grand Rapids Mid New Hampshire Goldwater New York Nelson A. Rockefeller

Cree Optimistic on Fairbanks Morse Plant Fate

Albert A. Cree, Gov Hoff's representative, reports growing optimism after a New York meeting with Fairbanks Morse executives. A four-person Vermont delegation presented a brochure from the Vermont Development Department and local groups. Officials said the brochure contains most information needed for a decision. about 600 workers are at stake, with a possible move if the plant is outdated. a decision may be delayed.

ST. Johnsbury Albert A. Cree Hoff Fairbanks- Morse & Co New York Cree Richard Griebel Edward Rausch Fairbanks - Morse Vermont Development Department Central Vermont Public Service

Action-Packed Session Opens in 88th Congress

Congress opens with a civil rights showdown and Johnson era proposals. President Johnson plans civil rights legislation, an 11 billion dollar tax cut, elderly healthcare, and poverty programs, plus war on poverty specifics. Senate leader Mansfield warns of tough decisions ahead as House Rules Committee starts hearings on civil rights.

Washington Congress Johnson Kennedy Senate

Boston Strangler Ties Grow as 19 year old Mary Ellen Sullivan Is Slain

Fingerprints found at Mary Ellen Sullivan’s Beacon Hill apartment are the clearest clue yet in the Boston area’s unsolved string of stranglings since June 1962. Police assigned 30 detectives for a house to house search while an 18 year old Newton youth was questioned after two women reported being threatened at knifepoint.

Boston Mary Ellen Sullivan Miss Sullivan Charles Street Beacon Hill Washington FBI Edmund McNamara Newton Neweton Boston Commons Sullivan Boston Finance Company Whitman Mass

High Court To Rule On Va. Schools

The Supreme Court agreed to hear March 30 arguments on reopening Prince Edward County Virginia public schools desegregated by next September. The county closed schools in 1959 to resist desegregation after a 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Negro parents urged swift action to allow reopening next fall.

Washington Supreme Court Prince Edward County Prince Edward Sureme Court Virginia Une U.S. Circuit Court

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Chronicle notes on municipal board eligibility and a 1963 chronology of world events referenced across pages 5 and 8 respectively.

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