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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
5
In a planning briefing, Chief Highway Engineer Reginald Arnold told Newport area delegates that Derby and Barton I-91 sections will be pushed down the list until I-89 is completed. Earlier reports of suspended I-91 north work were clarified as a reordering, with I-91 south to Norwich to follow I-89.
Burlington dispatch reports Vermont Health Department confirms three influenza type A cases. A department spokesman said tests do not differentiate flu sub types, so Asian Flu attribution remains undetermined.
Glen Gery Shale Brick Co plans a 3.5 million dollar facility across from Mechanicville in Schaghticoke, with 87 acres bought from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weir. The site includes shale and river frontage on the Hudson, near the Boston and Maine Railroad bridge, and a second 12 acre adjoining property may soon be purchased. Initial output is 37 million bricks yearly in a 400 foot kiln, rising to 75 million with a second kiln by 1971.
Alexander Szymanski, 80, of Pittsfield, planned to keep warm while tending traps on Onota Lake. He drove from Shore Road onto Thomas Island, 300 feet from shore, causing his car to nose into the lake bottom with the rear on ice. He escaped through a rear window onto solid ice. Wreckers will tow the car from the channel once a longer cable is available.
WILLIAMSTOWN two veteran workers Charles F Nots ley superintendent of Water and Sewer and Mrs Margaret B Walker director of Welfare outline a combined 65 years of service as both near mandatory retirement age. ADAMS a 24 million development project to improve Mt Greylock roads facilities and recreation is delayed at least six months after the 1967 state legislature failed to act on funding.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $12,900 advance to Lanesboro to finance the planning of a sewer system. The package includes grants fund reservations and loans across the program in Washington.
Japanese riot police clash with leftist students near the U S Navy base at Sasebo protesting the atomic carrier Enterprise. Tear gas and water cannons drive crowds from a barricaded bridge. 72 injured including 31 police and 38 students. About 6,000 riot officers fight later in Sailor Town as 15 students arrested. A separate report from Montpelier covers Rep. Arthur Simpson accusing Gov. Hoff of steering Vermont toward the great society amid tax reform talks.
A nude snow sculpture by Ray Gonzalez and friends drew gawkers and traffic jams as motorists slowed to view the figure. Police expect warmer weather to melt the sculpture. at night lights enhance its visibility, drawing further attention from residents.
Assistant Attorney General Frank Mahady says a proposed autonomous parole board is constitutional. The bill would create a three member advisory panel to assist the governor on pardons and hearings, with the governor retaining pardoning power under the state constitution.
In mid Atlantic fierce seas and 50 knot winds hindered two American ships and a Coast Guard cutter from aiding the Dutch freighter Ocean Sprinter and its 16 crew. A dawn rescue attempt was planned as the captain vowed to stay aboard despite the risk. an earlier raft drop failed due to gusts. The vessel sailed from Summerside, Canada, with one crewman reported seriously injured.
President Tito and Prince Sihanouk held talks in Phnom Penh on Vietnam policy after denouncing U S action at a banquet. They urged a U S halt to bombing and recognition of the Viet Cong as talks opened amid tight security after plots against them were uncovered.
Moscow reports Tass warns the United States it will not remain indifferent if American troops cross from South Vietnam to Cambodia. The note accuses U.S. actions of planning to spread the Vietnam war to Cambodia and Laos and condemns any violation of Cambodia's territorial integrity.
Vermont residents can obtain 1967 income tax forms at town clerk offices banks and some post offices. Tax help is available from the Audit Division of the Department of Taxes at 10 Langdon Street Montpelier Monday through Friday until March 29 from 8 to 11 30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Help will also be offered in Rutland City Hall council chamber Feb 13 16 and Apr 1 5 from 8 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Burlington City Hall Feb 59 Apr 15 8 12 p.m. After that date field agents will be stationed elsewhere until April 12. Taxpayers must bring their completed federal 1967 return and wage and tax statements.
The Education Department released tax effort index figures Wednesday showing Willis ton first Essex Junction second and Hines burg third in local support for public schools. Other rankings placed Waterbury 15th St Johnsbury 82nd St Albans 173rd and Montpelier 176th.
Helsinki University Central Hospital said surgeons performed Finland's first kidney transplant during the night, using a kidney from a 10 year old boy implanted in a 30 year old man who had relied on an artificial kidney machine.
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