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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1969
Page
5
MONTPELIER UPI The Vermont Human Rights Commission will decide this week if a Shaftsbury couple discriminated against a New Jersey Negro veterinarian by refusing to sell 20 acres, with an evening Burlington meeting slated to issue judgment. The complaint by Dr. Robert F. Goldsboro was held up for lack of a transcript from the Nov. 12 Bennington hearing.
Alco Products Inc. will dispose of its Schenectady based operations including Alco Locomotive Inc and Alco Products Service Inc as going concerns after layoffs cut local employment from 2000 to 1100. Edward C. Forbes cited weak railroad markets as the reason for the disposition surprise voiced by the United Steelworkers Local 2054. A second item notes Troy city officials threatening to end a garbage contract unless local institutions accept waste from city facilities or private firms. Albany reports Governor Rockefeller plans to extend the state sales tax to groceries facing swift legislative opposition led by Assemblyman Neil W. Kelleher of Troy.
William E. McLean is named vice president for operations at Sprague Electric Co. He will oversee aluminum and tantalum electrolytic capacitor facilities in North Adams Lansing N C Hillsville Va Plymouth and Concord N H and Sanford Maine as well as the resistor plant in Nashua N H the Barre Vt operation and two subsidiary firms in Toronto and Ponce Puerto Rico. A Pittsfield Taxpayers Association has formed with a three man executive committee Kenneth E Richards Leon L Phelps and Richard D Valenti aiming to recruit 2000 members to push for government efficiency and lower taxes.
In Pittsfield Berkshire Superior Court more than 30 suits seek just over 2 million dollars. Two plaintiffs Helen Cullet Schnopp and Christopher W Daley claim 185000 against Brodie Mountain Ski Area Inc for a January 1967 parking lot accident. Hunter Outdoor Products Inc seeks 1 million against the International Ladies Garment Workers Union AFL CIO and two individuals over post strike incidents at its North Adams plant from October 1968.
The Vermont Highway Board approved a 47500 traffic control project for U S 7 in South Burlington to repave reline install signals and add an interstate 189 ramp tied to a new shopping center. Funding comes from a 100000 balance in the bituminous concrete pavement fund and reflects broader budget notes and future beltline plans.
Montpelier orders State Buildings Director Irving Bates to board up the Pavilion Hotel within 15 days to comply with a new building code. Superior Judge Franklin Billings blocked enforcement, citing the 1955 charter limits city jurisdiction over state buildings. Bates says he needs $2,000 and will seek funds at the Emergency Board on January 24 before acting.
Washington leaders clash over a bipartisan Senate call for U S support for Israel as part of a Middle East peace plan. Senator Aiken cautions the move could fan war flames while Mondale and Javits discuss administration timing and legitimacy. The statement, supported by eight Democrats and eight Republicans, urges adherence to a 1967 UN resolution and four point U S policy for permanent peace.
In Boston UPI reports the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hears the Spock case and three co defendants appealing two year prison terms and fines. Former Justice Arthur Goldberg may argue for the defense as Coffin Goodman and Ferber join Spock in the appeal while Marcus Raskin was acquitted. Chief Judge Bailey Aldrich and two associates preside on the 15th floor as the defense argues First Amendment protections and prejudicial trial conduct.
A Convair 580 crash on approach to Bradford Regional Airport kills 11 and injures 17 aboard. The Washington to Detroit flight 737 struck trees and flipped on Pine Acres golf course amid light snow, mirroring a Christmas Eve disaster nearby. Names of victims and survivors include Capt. William D. Blanton and Ronald F. Lesiak. stewardess Marjorie Ann Hatfield among survivors.
Don Ratelle extols many apple varieties for eating baking or pies. The ad promotes BEAU-MAY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE at 225 North Bennington Road with private party services for up to 65 guests. Open daily 10 A.M. to midnight Sundays 1 P.M. to 9 P.M. Call 442-9899.
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