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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1965
Page
1
Governor Hoff plans a 20 percent rise in Vermont state spending for 1966 67 with education as a major focus. He aims for a general fund total between 88 and 92 million dollars starting July 1, funded without major new taxes, relying on anticipated strong growth.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio proposed immediate peace talks with Malaysia and urged UN or Afro Asian mediation. He said Indonesia has no territorial claims and that the crisis should be settled without war while denying intent to invade British forces. Deputy Premier Razak urged Sukarno to show genuine peace aims before talks and called for halting Indonesian guerrilla activity.
Two defendants faced Municipal Court arraignments after a Bennington raid on a barn alleged to host cockfights. Vir ginia N. Perrotta Jr. pleaded not guilty to cruelty and gambling charges and was released on $50 bail. John J. Shanahan, 55, entered a no contest plea to attempted cruelty to an animal and was fined $30.10. A state prosecutor noted 11 roosters remained with the case, and the fate of the birds remained in question as evidence.
Jackson Mississippi The federal grand jury examining the slaying of three civil rights workers announced 84 indictments in total. It did not reveal how many, if any, related to the murders. The panel also weighed many unrelated matters and will keep identities of indicted individuals secret until arrests occur.
Montpelier English teacher Ted Seaver, 25, spoke in Bennington about his COFO work during last summer’s Mississippi Project. He will outline his plan for a Vermont “Mississippi Project” at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Rutland before a Vermont Civil Rights Union meeting led by Msgr. Edward J. Fitzsimons. Seaver, formerly aligned as conservative, describes his trip as a catalyst for deep civil rights commitment in Vermont, calling the state “the other America.”
The Vermont Senate unanimously backed a court ordered reapportionment in line with the U S Supreme Court mandate during the final day of the second legislative week. A 13 12 roll call showed cross party votes with Noel Viens and James Kennedy supporting passage. In the House Rep W Arthur Simpson proposed a second motion to place backing before Vermont towns on March 2 by Australian ballot. A public hearing on unicameral versus bicameral systems was set for Wednesday as the House reapportionment committee begins its work with W Clark Hutchinson opposing realignment.
Gov. Philip Hoff chose Tom S. Arthur of Orwell as char man of the state Board of Education. Arthur, 27, was released from Porter Hospital in Middle bury after a stomach disorder. He is manager of the Computer Products Division at Simmonds Precision Tool Co. in Vergennes and would replace Sen. Harold Raynolds of Springfield who resigned over possible conflicts. The appointment awaits Senate approval amid Education Committee review.
London UPI report says Sir Winston Churchill, age 90, suffered a cerebral thrombosis and circulatory weakness following a cold. Medical bulletin signed by Lord Moran and Lord Brain notes serious illness with further bulletin promised for tonight. Churchill remains under constant medical supervision at Hyde Park Gate.
President Johnson asked Congress for a four year authorization of 55 million dollars to operate the U S Arms Control and Disarmament Agency ACDA through fiscal 1969. He urged continued pressure on the Soviet Union for disarmament deals including limits on nuclear weapons spread and a broader test ban.
Donavan New President BCIC reports an $800000 payroll upgrade amid 1964 activity. Hamilton L. Shields, outgoing BCIC president, outlined goals to attract new industry and preserve existing firms. New ventures include Globe Union Inc building a plant to make automotive batteries with 125 to 150 jobs, SimSen Industries expanding to 70 to 80 workers, and Trains Luksus Inc. receiving private loans for fabric work.
Ron Cohen interviews Ver mont's reapportioner and Rep. Emory Hebard discuss redistricting in page one style notes. Green Mountain Resort Association plans year round promotions with Gov Hoff. Bendi grappler Greg Squires set to face New England wrestling champion in page six coverage.
London reports Soviet leaders aim to revive a non aggression pact with NATO and realign Russo East European policies. The move coincides with the Warsaw Pact political consultative committee meeting in Warsaw set for next Tuesday and follows Western plans for a multilateral nuclear force.
Gardner Massachusetts former Vermont Democratic chairman John M. Spencer of Cuttingsville remained in critical condition at Heywood Memorial Hospital. The 47 year old suffered a liver ailment from acute alcoholism and was visited by his former boss Governor Philip Hoff of Vermont. His nurse said he is in very poor shape and his name is on the danger list.
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