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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1967
Page
12
Bennington fire crews responded to the YMCA on Main Street after 7 30 PM to extinguish a fire in a shower room exhaust fan. Chief Charles Sawyer said smoke was evident but no damage occurred. The cause could not be determined though cigarette butts were found in the fan.
State police said Miss Emily Allyn of Hollow Road was driving west on Hollow Road around 4 45 p m when a puppy in the car crawled under her feet causing distraction and the car to hit a tree. Moderate damage occurred to the front and right side of the vehicle with no injuries.
U S air losses were reported as two F4C Phantom jets were downed in Monday strikes at a MIG fueling station and missile sites in North Vietnam. One plane fell to ground fire, the other to unknown causes. all four crewmen were missing in action.
Representatives of three towns, two water boards and a planning commission met in Bennington to discuss expanding water distribution with the Bolles Brook project. A major idea was merging Bennington Village and North Bennington systems into a regional supply. Village voters must decide how to use a $60,000 sinking fund originally for Bolles Brook, now part of townwide plans.
Mrs Elena S Horton executive secretary of the Free Public Library Service of Vermont will address the Friends of the Library at the Bennington Free Library on Wednesday at 8 pm Her talk titled Recent Efforts to Strengthen Libraries in Vermont highlights her career at the New York Public Library and leadership roles in Vermonts statewide system The village water department and regional planning issues are also discussed including deeds of gift and the possible unification of water systems and related legal considerations.
Washington judge denies two defense motions to dismiss charges or suppress testimony by Wayne Bromley in the Robert G. Baker federal trial. Bromley described cashing $24,000 in checks and turning funds to Baker, plus $5,000 in checks endorsed in his name and cashed by others.
The Well-Baby Clinic at the Elementary School Park Street entrance runs Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. for all preschool children at no charge. The Senior Citizens Club meets Monday at the Moose social hall at 7 30 p.m. with social time and refreshments for those 55 and over. Bennington Lodge of Perfection holds a regular meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, with petitions and lodge business, followed by refreshments.
The article explains Mars has seasons like Earth but a year just over two Earth years. It notes Mars mass and size, and that at its best viewing distance it lies about half as far as Mercury, allowing observation of its solid surface amid ongoing mystery. The text also lists local notices and fiscal details involving individuals and firms, including a clinic closure, kennel vacation, and payments traced to a Las Vegas hotel meeting among Bromley, Baker, and Clifford L. Jones with tax implications.
Admissions list includes Angie Lingner Pownal Joan Comar Shirley Woodward Francis Krawczyk Lisa Hanson Karen Hogan Charlene Winn Fleurette Martin Gregory Hoard Residency notes to North Bennington Bennington area discharges include Michael Arnone William Stockman Phyllis Bird Ann Farrara Eagle Bridge Leisha Cross Hoosick Falls Joan Bump and daughter Birth notices report a son for Robert Sausville on County Street and daughters for Francis Morin and Robert Strait both on January 16.
Vermont lawmakers return for the third week of a possible 15 week session as the House assigns most of 64 printer bills to committees and expects many committee reports. Senate deliberations focus on tolling court actions for atomic radiation injuries from seven to 30 years. Republican leaders map their own surplus plan amid clashes with Gov Hoff over a 11.35 million dollar surplus. The Institutions Committee schedules a 15 million bond bill for immediate and long range capital projects including offices and a governor's mansion. A measure seeks to repeal payroll deductions for retirement benefits and another proposes returning contributions plus interest when an employee leaves state service.
Funeral in St. Joseph's Church Pittsfield honored Mrs. Alfred J. Ferris Sr with a Mass of Requiem led by Rev. Curran and attended by clergy from Shadowbrook and Springfield. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery. A church shop periodical notes varied items for sale and a government reform bill proposal relaxed municipal voting eligibility by shortening residency and Freeman's oath requirements.
Obituary notices span Berlin and East Hartford with George E. Simmons noted retiring Pittsfield laundry operator. Other obits list Anna Doris Lewis in Hartford health death and Ralph K. Mathers in Dunkirk. Separate dispatches from Hong Kong report Mao Zedong consolidating power, Liu Shao chi opponents alleged attempts to disrupt Shanghai transport, and peasant and landholder groups financing counter moves.
The Noon stock averages show 30 Industrials at 841.31 up 8.07, 20 Railroads at 222.71 up 1.89, 15 Utilities at 138.714 up 0.29, with a composite of 301.46 up 2.44 and total volume of 5,090,000. The Albany Bache & Co. update provides noon readings for the market segment.
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