Change in Bylaws Considered by GBA Members
Members of the Greater Bennington Association will vote Thursday on removing Article IV Section 3 which currently gives the Merchants Bureau control over a fair share of the association. Voting to remove may broaden community support and alter budget dynamics as membership diversifies beyond merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GBA
Greater Bennington Association
Merchants Bureau of Gba
Merchants Bureau
Bureau
Ted Bird
Hiram Savage
Tourist Bureau
Cently
Savage
Bird
Major Revolution in China Discounted by Professor
Amherst a UPI report quotes Franklin W. Houn former Chinese official and University of Massachusetts associate professor of government saying the current riots in Red China have little chance of becoming a major revolution Mao remains central to the party and state, and dissident leadership would need a serious blunder to prevail. He lists three core issues behind the cultural revolution, including liberal opposition risks, a clash of economic paths, and succession disputes involving Lin Shao-Chi Lin Piao and the Red Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
UPI
Red China
Franklin W. Houn
China
Houn
University of Massachusetts
Mao
Communist Party
Red Guard
Lin Shao-Chi
Lin Piao
Hoan
Arlington Man Sentenced For Non-Support Charge
Arlington man William A. Stroffoleno was ordered to serve 4 6 months at Windsor House of Correction after being found in contempt for failing to comply with a court support order. He was also found in probation violation at a Bennington Municipal Court special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
William A. Stroffoleno
Windsor House of Correction
Bennington
Stroffoleno
Bennington Briefs Highlights Local Events This Week
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Bennington Free Library with initiation planned. A new western square dancing class starts once enough signups. call Roy or Katharine Marsden or Duane and Mary Muckle to enroll. James Marsden has returned home after heart surgery. Putnam Hose Auxiliary smorgasbord supper Saturday at 8 p.m. reservations due by Wednesday. Navy radar man Richard Morse serves aboard USS Boston in Caribbean refresher training. Dr Faris will close Jan 17 to 19. Dr Durand will be away Jan 22 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Bennington Free Library
Roy
Katherine Marsden
Duane and
Mary Muckle
John Stone Jr
Putnam Hose Auxiliary
Putnam Hose House
Richard Ss. Morse
U.S. Navy
Mary Gilbar
North Bennington Road
Boston
Caribbean Sea
Hospital Notes and court actions in Bennington area
January 13 15 1967 hospital admissions discharges and births list numerous names with towns including Manchester Center Arlington Bennington Shaftsbury and Hoosick Falls Births and other county notes follow. In court Leo Parker Jr 18 pleaded not guilty to intoxication and breach of peace charges with bail set. Ronald Pomykala 19 faced careless driving charge. multiple speeding and stop sign violations resolved with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Leo Parker Jr
Parker
Bennington Village
James M. Kearns
Wallace Mattison
William C. Sennett
Atty. Hutton
Pomykala
Richard F. Wecis
Shaftsbury
Gary W. Church
North Pownal
Main Street
U.S. 7
Ray E. Cole
Arlington
Vt. 313
Cole
Tpr
Harvey Jones
Church
Donald Greenslet
Kennedy Begins Winter Vacation at Palm Beach
Former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy, 78, started his annual winter vacation in Palm Beach accompanied by his medical team and his niece Ann Gargan. He was transported in a wheelchair aboard the Caroline after recent skin lesion surgeries and a December stroke. Kennedy planned a short rest after hospital visits in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach, Fla
UPI
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Mass
Cape Cod
Robert D. Watt
Rita Dallas
Ann Gargan
Caroline
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Eunice
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
Morse claims Vietnam policy flawed and vows opposition
Sen Morse warned in a speech that U S support for dictatorships in Vietnam obstructs negotiations and self determination. He denounced secret diplomacy, recalled Nixon's Indochina remarks, urged full public disclosure, and cautioned that future wars could occur in U S cities rather than Asia. He praised Roosevelt on aid economics and hinted at a 1968 Democratic primary challenge if Johnson sharpens Vietnam policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ors
South Vietnam
John Foster Dulles
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Dulles
America
Morse
Richard M. Nixon
Washington
Senate
Nixon
U.S
Indochina
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
New York Times
Harrison Salisbury
Hanoi
Sen. Gruening
North Vietnam
Salisbury
Vietnam
Asia
New York City
Washington, D.C
Detroit
Portland
San Francisco
Moscow
Leningrad
Vermont
George D. Aiken
Foreign Relations Committee
Winston L. Prouty
Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Burlington
Obituary Notices North Bennington Agnes Thomson 88
Agnes S. Thomson of North Bennington, 88, widow of John Thomson, died Saturday. Born in Scotland in 1876, she lived with her son Alex J. Thomson and was active in North Bennington Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Survivors include her son and three grandsons. Funeral Tuesday at Mahar & Son with entombment at Park Lawn Chapel. Flowers directed to church fund. POWNAL Frank E Haley, 83, former fireman with Boston & Maine, died Saturday in Putnam Memorial Hospital. He leaves two sons, a sister, and a brother. Funeral Wednesday at Sherman Burbank chapel. Burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. Calling hours today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Agnes S. Thomson
John Thomson
Inlaw
Alex J. Thomson
Bank Street Extension
Scotland
John and
Janet (Johnstone) Summerville
Thomson
North Bennington Baptist Church
Women’s Society
Mizpah Circle
Molly Stark Home
Tucker Chapter
Order Eastern Star
Ruth
John A
Robert J
William E
Jane W. Thomson
Vermont Baptist Home
Brattleboro
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Alfred Scott
Park Lawn Chapel
Grandview
Pownal
Frank E. Haley
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Boston & Maine Railroad
Berkshire Fine Spinning Co
White Oaks Congregational Church
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers
Edgar Senecal
Frank
Charles R. Haley
Westfield
Raymond
Lanesboro
Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel
Eastlawn
Hopkins Funeral Home
Wounded Marine Helps Establish Medical Beachhead
Marine Lance Cpl. Walter Lopata, wounded near Chu Lai, becomes a patient in a pioneering throat surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary with Chelsea Naval Hospital. Surgeon Dr. William Montgomery and LtCmdr. Robert Toohill report a four hour operation that enables exhalation and speech via an artificial vocal channel. Lopata spoke his first words, greeting visitors with Hello, my name is Walter Lopata. The method may aid thousands with throat cancer and esophageal surgery by offering a faster route to vocal function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
Walter Lopata
Chu Lai
Three Rivers
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Lopata
William W. Montgomery
Harvard Medical School
Montgomery
Cmdr
Robert Toohill
Accidents Reported Across Weekend in Area
Area police reported two traffic accidents over the weekend with no serious injuries. Andre Franc is Laroche of 212 Grove St had rear bumper damage on Main near Valentine St after braking for a vehicle. Steven Howard Goodrich of Chapel Rd struck from behind, with no damage to Goodrich's car. Susanne Murphy, 42, of White Creek N Y sustained minor rear end damage on U S 7 in Bennington in a collision with Howard Chandler 31 of Bennington Friday night. Philadelphia police noted two 15 year olds from Worthington Mass admitted taking a car from Lonergan and Thomas Insurance Agency on Main St and driving to Bennington after stealing another car in Huntington Mass. A 1955 Chevrolet owned by Kenneth Barrows of Huntington was found in Sawyer Garage lot. A 1963 Buick Riviera stolen in Pownal was recovered in Newfane. Two cars stolen from residents were recovered. A 1965 Hillman Sunbeam from John Lyons of 57 Pa is still in the future. Montgomery said the voice box removal patient could resume normal speech after a new surgical procedure. up to 70 percent may benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre Francis Laroche
Grove St
Main Street
Valentine Street
Laroche
Steven Howard Goodrich
Chapel Road
Goodrich
Susanne Murphy
White Creek
N.Y
Howard Chandler
Bennington
U.S. 7
Philadelphia
Worthington
Mass
Lonergan and Thomas Insurance Agency
Huntington
Sawyer Garage
Kenneth Barrows
Pownal
Newfane
Leonard Johnson
Tally-Ho
Montgomery
Man Suffers Burns In Depot Street Fire
A fire at 201 Depot Street sent fire crews at 6 30 AM and injured Carl Brown, 62, who lived in a unit rented by Mrs. Mable Brasie. Brown suffered face burns and was treated and released. The blaze started when an electric heater ignited clothes, with minimal damage beyond burned clothing and wall paint. The building is owned by Breard Hawks. crews used fans to clear smoke. Chief Charles Sawyer noted Brown had the fire out before arrival. the department had not logged a fire since December 14, a rarity for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot St
Bennington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Carl Brown
Mable Brasie
Charles Sawyer
Brown
Sawyer
Bennington Realtor
Breard Hawks
False Alarm At Manchester Elementary
Manchester An apparent false alarm today sent the Manchester Fire Department to Manchester Elementary School. Principal Donald R. Shanks ordered students outside but firemen found no fire. A custodian said an alarm signal on the first floor was pulled to the on position. The incident revealed malfunctioning alarm switches and an indicator light, which will be checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchester Fire Department
Donald R. Shanks
Philip Squires
Shanks
Four Held In Boston On Narcotics Charge
In Boston four suspects were held on narcotics counts after a raid that also recovered about 60 000 dollars worth of LSD. Harry Miller and Peter Riswold faced 5000 bail each. Louis Seibert 2500. William Laverick 1000 and was released to his parents. Riswold and Miller were arrested at gunpoint on Bay Street Back Bay during a sale to a federal undercover agent. The other two were detained in a Back Bay coffee shop ending two months of surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
U.S
Peter Nelligan
Bureau of Drug Abuse Control of the Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Harry Miller
Brighton
Peter Riswold
Louis Seibert
Salem
William Laverick
Peabody
Miller
Riswold
Seibert
Laverick
Bay Street
Back Bay
Funeral for Mrs Emma Clark Held at Local Home
The funeral of Mrs Emma Clark widow of William Clark occurred Saturday morning at Mahar & Son Funeral Home. Rev H Glenn Payne First Baptist Church pastor officiated. Entombment followed at Park Lawn Chapel with burial planned in the Morivan Cemetery Staten Island New York in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Clark
William Clark
Coolidge Ave
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
H. Glenn Payne
First Baptist Church
Park Lawn Chapel
Morivan Cemetery
Staten Island
N.Y
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Bennington County
G. Koschorreck
Albany, N.Y
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
Dun & Bradstreet
Koschorreck
Ecumenical
First Methodist Church
North Bennington Congregational Church
Shaftsbury First Methodist Church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
St. Francis de Sales
Church of God
Church of Christ
Second Congregational Church
Arcturus
Spica
Mars
Bennington Briefs
James Marsden
Mrs
Leroy Marsden
Union Street
Dr. Faris
Dr. Durand
Carrie Nacy
Manchester Center
Baby Leisha Cross
Michael R.’ Arnone
Philip Betit
Dibbon Joy
Raymond Finzer
Hoosick Falls
Mildred F. Powers
West Pawlet
Blanche Rackliffe
Linda Landon
Jeffrey Fortier
Harriet Hayes
Mary Bro
William Stockman
John LaFlamme
Betty Becker
Elwin Ellis
Lorinna Abrams
Ada Ostrander
Robert J. Hilse
Martina Elrick
Ada Dusek
East Arlington
Roy Green
Cassie Green
Pawlet
Sandra Peckham and Son
Troy
Lincoln von Haggin
Donna Hunt
Cambridge
Herbert Davenport
Middle Pownal Road
Lawrence Bump
Bovie Hill Road
Hoosick Falls, N.Y
Harold Eccleston
Philip Jones
Eagle Bridge, N.Y
Robert E. Gillis
Penfield
Joseph Kennedy
Mazatlan
Mexico
Sen. Morse
Fishman’s
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