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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1965
Page
2
Burlington officials report the large Sears store on Shelburne Street will be occupied six months ahead of the June 1 target. The current Burlington shop employs about 110, but 300 will be needed for the new location as merchandise is already being stocked.
Albany reports pledges totaling 1.1 million from the Rockefeller family and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. A 500000 gift funds the 5000 seat amphitheater to host the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra with a matching requirement by Sept. 1. Remaining gifts from John D. Rockefeller III Nelson Rockefeller and Lawrence Rockefeller total 600000. Troy approves 2087557 urban renewal grant for Project A with completion expected. Project B to follow. Colonie Center Macy store bids mid March as Macy’s Sears Roebuck announce plans for a large shopping complex.
Berkshire region reports that Williams College received 5000 for chemistry and related sciences and 15000 as a capital grant for a new science center. The center aims to support chemistry physics geology and psychology research with ground breaking planned next fall.
New York stocks started the day firmer in moderately active trading. Chrysler advanced 0.50 to 60, Liggett & Myers up 0.14 to 85, American Tobacco slipped 0.10 to 33. General Electric rose 0.14 to 9.47, Royal Dutch gained 0.45 to 45.14, Phillips Petroleum fell 0.25 to 54, Campbell Red Lake eased 0.25 to 21.14.
A national anti smoking group warned of moving battles to state capitals due to weak federal action on the Surgeon General’s report. Emerson Foot said several states may pass cigarette advertising laws and proposes warnings on all packs ads and broadcast spots. The FTC’s urged warning order was withdrawn under industry pressure, while Congress funded tobacco health studies to a limited extent.
Washington report notes Navy actions after the Thresher disaster, heightening direction and urgency across the submarine safety program. The piece cites renewed emphasis on procedures, inspections, and training to prevent future losses.
BROOKLINE Massachusetts UPI Cardinal Richard Cushing said Christian and Jewish unity is unlikely in a thousand years but urged unity of love and brotherhood among Protestants Catholics and Jews. He was honored by Temple Emeth Rabbi Zev Nelson. Navy Secretary Nitze outlined steps from Thresher court of inquiry into the 1963 submarine disaster and safety reforms. Authorities cited deficiencies and measures to improve design, inspection, and emergency deballasting after the loss of 129 crew.
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