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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1970
Page
5
Promotional text urging workers to buy U.S. Savings Bonds, highlighting patriotic duty and personal financial security. Emphasizes servicemen buy bonds as part of supporting freedom and encourages purchase at work or a bank with no monthly commitment.
In a ceremony at St Pauls Cathedral Boston John M Burgess was installed as the 12th bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts becoming the first Black man to hold a bishopric in the United States The ecumenical service included representatives from various faiths and featured Burgess knocking on the cathedral door before being inducted and invested in the episcopal chair with retired bishops Stokes and Lawrence at his side
A New York City Council bill proposes renaming Herald Square to Robert F. Kennedy Square to honor the late senator. The measure, filed by Council Vice President Thomas J. Curie, cites New Yorkers’ affection for Kennedy amid the city’s retail heartland.
MIT will pursue legal action against students identified as trespassers after radicals seized the president's offices for 34 hours. About 150 gathered on Sunday to discuss demands including abolishing the Disciplinary Committee and no punishment for last week's actions.
Harvard President Nathan M. Pusey warns that rising costs, competition for federal funds, and campus disturbances will make the coming years financially painful for colleges and universities. He cites Vietnam War uncertainties, legislation, and donor hesitancy after the Harvard crisis as deepening the struggle, calling 1969 a dismal year for higher education.
Springfield based London Agency Inc launches to arrange abortions in England for American women with unwanted pregnancies. Founder Joseph C. Stothart reports strong early demand and high standards, with legal review by Attorney General Robert H. Quinn forthcoming. The service charges 1250 dollars, includes interviews, travel, clinic abortion in England, and return, taking about ten days. Main office in Springfield, branch in Boston handles travel.
In St Albans Vermont the blue laws case against Giant Discount Store moves to presentation of agreed statements of facts in district court. Store manager Robert Bergeron faces eight counts of Sabbath breaking with a possible appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court if found guilty.
Gov Davis asks local officials to discuss bills in the current session affecting municipalities. Vermont local affairs director Frank Free says mayors town and city managers selectmen and regional planners are invited. Topics include block grants for cities recreation funds bond bank housing relief and improved law enforcement.
Washington reports the National Institute of Mental Health awarded the University of Vermont a 53706 dollar research grant for the first year of a three year project. Sen. Winston Prouty announced the grant for the Vermont delegation. Dr. William Mitchell of the College of Medicine leads the study.
Mrs. Katherine Baraw, 55, of North Troy died Saturday night from injuries in a three car crash on Vermont 101. The UPI report notes the crash occurred on the Vermont highway assembling emergency responders to the scene.
New York lawmakers consider realigning districts risking a Troy and Rensselaer County split. The plan shifts western areas into the 28th District, moving Albany's population into the 30th under Carleton King, while Rep. Stratton's 35th would be divided into four parts and face Dan Button.
Councilman Louis C. Rizzo charged that Troy is using a publicity trick to pick a new city manager. He cited rumors about Robert H. McGregor of Groton as a candidate and said he will oppose him if confirmed. The council had vowed not to reveal applicants' names.
Gov Rockefeller outlines a seven billion dollar NY state budget with no new taxes. It could reach up to seven point three billion including a seven billion base and up to three hundred million in overruns. The plan boosts aid to schools and welfare and modestly increases city funding while adding fifteen million for methadone treatment and eighteen million for culture. Last year’s five percent cuts provide the funds for these initiatives.
A two alarm blaze at 105 and 107 Greylock Terrace in Pittsfield endangered seven residents and injured eight people including five firefighters. Fire officials said 19 year old Mrs. George Daniels slept as flames consumed the downstairs area. Deputy Chief Mahar reported two year old Sherry Lynn Daniels started the fire by playing with matches. The home is deemed unfit and boarded up.
Dr Edward Wolfson director of the Division of Drug Abuse at the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry spoke in Williamstown on Friday arguing that amphetamines and barbiturates are the real drug problem while attention to marijuana legalization should focus on addressing speed and barbiturate use.
A Department of Public Utilities investigation found the 29 car derailment at Zoar last week resulted from a track break while the train was moving. The Boston and Maine Railroad has not issued its accident report yet.
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