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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
1
A snowless spell crippled Vermont ski tourism with $45 million expected revenue cut by early January. Mt Snow West Dover reports $2 million holiday losses as lifts idle and 90 percent drop in ticket sales. Restaurants and motels suffer from vacant beds while Bennington sees reduced weekend traffic. See SKILESS WINTER Page 16, Col. 3.
In Montpelier, Ronald E. Cohen reports that the Vermont House Republicans elected Merrill Harris, age 70, as the first official majority leader. Harris, former president of Union Mutual Fire Insurance, was chosen for his lack of ties to any faction, signaling GOP unity after November losses. House Speaker Billings praised the selection as a move to present party unification.
Harris pledged to work for party unity and called for coordinated action as lawmakers head into a final wrapup. The reference notes a continuation in another column and page.
UPI reports Vermont may name University of Vermont political scientist and former lieutenant governor Robert S Babcock as president of the Vermont State College system. He competes with H Ward Bedford for the post overseeing Lyndon Johnson Castleton and Vermont Technical College in Randolph.
Green Mountain Park in Pownal plans legislation to establish a permanent pari mutuel split following the current temporary arrangement. The proposed formula would mirror the 13 percent track and 5 percent state shares for thoroughbred racing, plus a share based on handle, with harness racing at 15 percent to the track and 3 percent to the state. Governor Hoff opposes making the temporary extension permanent.
ANKARA Turkey will not join the U S proposed Multi Lateral Force for NATO. An official announcement is expected in about 10 days. The decision, described as in Turkey s national interests, undercuts Western defense with a nuclear armed fleet and may reflect political overtones amid Cyprus tensions and perceived U S support gaps.
The Ben-Mont Papers Division of Dow Chemical Co reports a temporary layoff of about 50 workers effective Friday. H James Wallace says the reduction is part of seasonal staffing, perhaps slightly larger than past years, with recall possible as the plant shifts to its 1965 merchandise line. Total Dow Vermont employment, including Wells River, will drop from 287 to about 237.
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont unveils a plan to expand the Rural Electrification Administration to include rural water system cooperatives. The proposal would authorize grants covering 50 percent of project costs, with a $1.5 million federal limit per project and the rest shared by state and local communities. Aiken cites acute Vermont shortages and nationwide rural needs.
World guests pay respects to Nobel laureate Albert Schweitzer at his jungle hospital on his 90th birthday. Attendees include Kayserberg mayor J. Ferranbach, 13 American religious affiliates, 64 Finns and many other Europeans and Asians as a three day celebration unfolds.
Gov. Philip Hoff plans a 20 percent rise in general fund expenditures in his budget message due by Jan. 26. The plan calls for at least 88 million dollars in general fund spending for the biennium beginning July 1, with about 14 million for new highway construction bonding and at least 15.5 million for other capital improvements. Officials note revenues exceed prior estimates and a 500 thousand dollar deficit is seen wiped out by year end.
President Johnson sends a carefully trimmed foreign aid request to Congress totaling 3.38 billion dollars for FY1966, the smallest since aid began 18 years ago, with a proposed special standby authority for Vietnam. He aims for multilateral coordination and warns of limits on arms spend. Key critics warn of unconstitutional war powers and Laos/Viet Nam risks.
A Citizens Committee plans a house to house information push in six town union districts for the Mt Anthony Union High School bond vote on Feb 2. Dr William D Worthington co chair says 100 plus workers will distribute a six page pamphlet outlining the program costs and benefits and answer questions. The effort includes articles for church groups student led discussions and bank led tax guidance with transportation to polls and possible large public information meetings after literature is mailed.
In Montpelier Lt. Gov. John Daley searched for a gavel after it could not be found. Senate doorkeeper Frank Brown said he had never seen such a delay in 15 years. The Loyal Legislative Wives were last to use the Senate before the 15 minute lateness. Daley secured a spare gavel to restart proceedings.
At a Brattleboro hearing the Governor's Advisory Committee on Mental Retardation heard that Vermont could justify quadrupling or quintupling the number of classes and teachers for mentally retarded children. About 500 children attend special classes. 2,000 to 2,500 more could benefit, while many drift at home or are misplaced in institutions. The panel will submit recommendations to the governor next December.
On the Inside columnist Ron Raynolds analyzes updates to Vermont's constitution, highlighting potential changes and their political implications. The piece surveys broader constitutional reform themes and regional governance considerations across the state.
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