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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1967

Page

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Mao Opponents Die by Their Own Actions in Peking

Reports from Hong Kong and international correspondents say high ranking Chinese officials opposing Mao Tse-tung died by self-inflicted acts or attempted suicide amid a purge. Names include Gen Lo Jui-ching and Vice Premier Po I-po, with Teng Hsiao peng and Yang Hsiu-fang also involved. Lin Piao’s defense ministry plot was reportedly crushed.

Hong Kong UPS Mao Tse-tung Red China Red Guards Peking Lin Piao Mao Lo Jui-ching Army Po I-po Communist Party Teng Hsiaoping Supreme Court Yang Hsiu-fang Teng Liu Shao-chi Liu Tanjug Red Guard Ho Lung People’s Defense Council Lin China Tokyo Sankei Shimbun Liberation Army Daily National Economic Committee

There's More to Vermont Beauty Than Landmarks

Waitsfield architect Robert Burley told over 200 at the Greater Bennington Association dinner that Vermont’s beauty lies in ordinary homes and streets, not only famous landmarks, urging preservation of both masterpieces and everyday architecture.

Waitsfield Robert Burley Greater Bennington Association Green Mountain State Burley Mt. Anthony Country Club Vermont North Bennington Burdis Associates Bennington

Completion date set for Mt Anthony Union High School

Union school directors set June 1 as the new completion date for Mt Anthony Union High School after a February target proved infeasible. Projected to finish by June, the schedule hinges on roofing, heating system operation by March 1, and timely masonry work, with Mayfest and courtyard completion in question.

New Union High School Union School Mt. Anthony Union High School Roger Plante Park Street George A. Fuller Plante

Three Mile Tunnel Complex Reveals U.S. Targets

U S troops exploring a three mile tunnel network near Saigon uncovered a map detailing U S billets in the capital and a master plan to destroy Tan Son Nhut Airport. Air Force spokesmen said American planes had pressed the operation as details emerged from the Iron Triangle edge.

Saigon UPS U.S Hobo Woods Tan Son Nhut Iron Triangle Air Force Hanoi North Vietnam China 196Th Light Infantry 196Th Infantry Richard T. Knowles 196Th United States Red Sanctuary Cedar Falls Knowles Vietnam

GBA Banquet Honors Citizens and Sees Growth

At the Mt Anthony Country Club GBA members installed officers and honored local contributors. Atty John H Williams II received the Presidents Citation, Belva Keyworth earned the D Ed Moore Award, and 24 courtesy awards were given by newly elected president William Hoisington. Eagle Square Manufacturing Co. received a plaque for 150 years of operation.

Bennington John H. Williams II Greater Bennington Association Thomas W. Hall Jr GBA Mt. Anthony Country Club Hiram Savage Belva C. Keyworth D. Ed. Moore Savage Tom Hall Hoisington Robert Burley Vermont

Post Office Conversion Bid Awarded

A $94 000 bid was awarded to Cancian Company of Everett Massachusetts for converting and modernizing Bennington Vermonts former post office on South Street Work will start February 1 and finish about September 1 The project will house Selective Service armed forces recruiting and Internal Revenue Service offices A new roof heating system modernized toilets new entrance doors repaired front steps and interior space conversion are planned

Washington, D.C Massachusetts Bennington South Street General Services Administration GSA Cancian Company Everett Mass Boston Thase Gerald E. Morrissey Gerald E. Morrissey Inc. Gsa In Boston Said Yesterday That Morrissey Selective Service Armed Forces Internal Revenue Service Washington

No Trace of Plane Carrying Bennington College Trustee

In the Caribbean seas near St Thomas searchers hunt for a private flight missing with Audrey Bruce Currier and her husband. Debris and an oil slick sparked hopeful but uncertain leads as Coast Guard Navy and allied forces scour 5000 square miles. The Curriers funded civil rights work and founded the Taconic Foundation after long quiet philanthropy.

San Juan P.R UPD Caribbean Audrey Bruce Currier Caribair Airlines St. Thomas Virgin Islands Holiday Island Mellon New York Stephen John D. Watson U.S. Coast Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Bennington College Currier Curriers Case Society Taconic Foundation Watson

Board Stands Firm on Reeves Controversy Spurs Reinstatement Push

Mt. Anthony head football coach Ronald Reeves faced a contested offseason after a December ruling not to retain him. On Thursday night three local residents pressed the union school board to reinstate Reeves, prompting extended discussion about his future with the program.

Reeves Ronald Reeves Mt. Anthony Union School Board

Jetport Plans May Force Plant Closing

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp warned it may move its entire Long Island operation if Calverton Airfield is repurposed for a fourth New York jetport. Abandonment of Bethpage Calverton and Sag Harbor plants would entail the direct or indirect loss of 137,000 jobs, a company spokesman said.

Riverhead N.Y UPD Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp Long Island Calverton Airfield New York Metropolitan Area Bethpage Calverton Sag Harbor Grumman

Editorial rails against Valentine's Day massacre debate

Inside the paper an editorial denounces public discussion of the Reeves decision. The board, aligned with the administration, refused to reveal reasons for hiring choice citing personnel policy and Reeves absence. Citizens pressed but relented, urging Mt Anthony students supported Reeves in an adult manner. See Reeves Page 10.

Reeves Supt Kelley Mt. Anthony

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