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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
2
UPI reports a $500,000 expansion begins at the J C Penney Co in Burlington. Groundbreaking was held for the Church Street store where current space is about 20000 square feet and post construction space will total around 190000 square feet. The project involved city officials and marks a major growth for the retailer.
Vermont recorded 56 self harm cases last year, down from 75 in 1964, according to State Pathologist Richard S. Woodruff. Of the 56, 38 victims used firearms. 43 of the crisis reports were by men.
Vermont officials allow current owner to keep the Pavilion Hotel until Aug 31 if a purchase bill passes. Legislature considers buying the historic building for 148000 dollars, with a total 1294 million appropriation to convert it into state offices. The Emergency Board approved a 10000 dollar option expiring April 1. Plans call for Public Safety Board and Motor Vehicle Department offices.
Lloyd R. Kranz named advertising manager by the Burlington Free Press in Burlington Vermont. General Manager John R. Corbett said Kranz, previously classified advertising manager since June 1964, will assume retail display director duties. Kranz joined the paper two years ago after working at Williamsport Sun-Gazette in Pennsylvania.
Dr Albert W Sadler associate professor of religion at the University of Vermont on leave 1965 66 is named Visiting Scholar at the University of Tokyo. He received a fellowship from the Society for Religion in Higher Education as one of four chosen from 400 applicants. He will study Shinto and the economics of Buddhism while affiliated with the sociology department and will enjoy an office near gingko trees by the landscape garden.
Watervliet Arsenal receives a $2,163,710 contract from the U S Army Weapons Command Rock Island Illinois for 312 XM551 launchers of the Sheridan Weapon system. Of the total, $1,494,768 covers tooling and manufacturing at the arsenal and $668,942 funds competitive private industry forgings and machined parts.
Anthony J. Travia of Brooklyn is re elected speaker of the Assembly and Moses Weinstein of Queens named majority leader while Perry Duryea of Suffolk County remains GOP minority leader. The vote took 16 minutes after a year of wrangling. A separate coroner ruled the Pittstown Greyhound bus crash an accidental death involving Allen E Mills 49 of Winooski VI.
In Pittsfield the City Council approved orders to take 40 acres of Petricca property and 15 acres of McNulty land by an 8 to 3 vote. Mayor Del Gallo signed the orders and the city borrowing of 95 000 was approved unanimously, ending 18 months of controversy. North Adams Board of Health to start a cleanup drive for auto junk yards this month. Great Barrington Berkshire Inn rubble remains as a new motel and restaurant are planned for spring. North Adams Mayor Florini met with police to address a crime wave amid understaffing, seeking five more officers including three detectives.
Patricia Lawford sister of the late President John F Kennedy plans to file for divorce from British actor Peter Lawford in Idaho early next month. They have a six weeks residency requirement and an amicable separation.
Twenty five faculty members at St John’s University faced possible dismissal for missing classes amid a strike in sympathy with 31 fired colleagues. Telegrams warned of action for further contractual violations as 42 to 55 teachers reportedly stayed away since the strike began Tuesday.
MONTPELIER Vermont Legislature opened its special session Wednesday with little drama as 96 seats were removed by reapportionment. The day’s prime topic was a hoped for House floor fight that did not occur with Royal B. Cutts Republican of Townshend, known for his conservative stance, having promoted the anticipated clash.
Washington reports a price compromise halting a potential 1962 style steel showdown. U.S. Steel elevates structural steel prices by 2.75 per ton, Bethlehem and Inland match, Kaiser and Armco hold, while U.S. Steel cuts cold rolled sheet prices by 9 per ton in Pittsburg. Moyers says Johnson pleased. Ackley notes non-inflationary guidelines. Mallory, elected House speaker, urges fairness and focused urgent legislation as the Vermont Senate and House reconvene.
The government approves construction of a new international airport in Amman at a cost of 15.4 million dollars with a French firm submitting a build offer. The House adopts a rules package allowing bills killed in committee to be revived only by a 20 percent petition and limits committee memberships.
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who led the U S Pacific Fleet since Pearl Harbor, was in serious condition at Oakland Naval Hospital after suffering a moderate cerebral thrombosis. The Navy called the 80 year old admiral's condition serious but said his status is satisfactory at present.
The Bennington Banner prints daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation and is a member of United Press International exclusive for local news republication and UPI dispatches.
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