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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
2
A Rutland man and his 16 year old son filed damage suits in Rutland County Court seeking 110000 from Pico Peak Ski Corp. for injuries alleged from a chairlift accident last year. The youths epilepsy arose after a head bump during use.
Vermont highway chief Holden outlined a 14 year plan for Route 7 and related beltlines in Bennington County, detailing miles and towns involved, recent completions, and proposed beltline routes. He noted traffic growth and the need to expand funding if faster progress is desired, with 82 of Vermont’s 321 interstate miles open and more sections under contract or in design.
Nine more ballots were cast in Albany as Senate and Assembly leaders remained unchosen amid a Democratic stalemate. The National Commercial Bank of Albany offers two weeks pay as an interest-free loan to about 400 legislative employees and 208 legislators to ease payroll strains. In 1934 a similar deadlock froze Capitol payrolls. Troy welfare chief Gemmill noted a $2,817.60 repayment from a conscientious woman for emergency assistance during unemployment. Chatham teen Ronald Carter, 17, is a finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, the only Albany area student among 639 finalists.
In North Adams Massachusetts the First Congregational Church halted plans to raze a 133-year-old brick apartment building on Church Street. Church members voted 52 to 51 to reverse a June decision, ending a six month effort to preserve the structure noted for its historical value.
Mt Greylock Protective Association unveiled proposals to improve roads vistas camping and picnicking facilities a nature museum conservation school and camp on the mountain excluding tramway ski development William H Tague president called the recommendations a positive program for additional recreational development and reiterated opposition to the Mt Greylock Tramway Authority five million project.
Governor Hoff sent to the Senate the nominations of seven Democrats and three Republicans for municipal courts. The slate includes replacements in several towns and notes an upcoming batch for Montpelier Lamoille Orange Orleans Rutland and Windsor. Terms run two years from Feb 1 after Senate confirmation.
Van Santvoord representatives led by George Van Santvoord D Bennington Harold Billings R Springfield and new GOP House Majority Leader Merrill Harris R Montpelier signed a reform resolution urging a federal constitutional convention to remove reapportionment from the Supreme Court. The 76 signatures signal rougher odds in the rural dominated House. Simpson cites a Reapportionment Committee poll showing 25 members favor legislature handling the issue and notes sentiment supports moving ahead. Connecticut recently reapportioned its own legislature, strengthening the case for action when voting occurs.
Springfield School Committee moves to appeal a federal judge ruling that de facto segregation exists in Springfield schools. The appeal seeks permission from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals while Judge Sweeney’s order to create a desegregation plan is stayed pending the appeal.
Republicans draft a health care plan for the elderly to rival Johnson's Medicare. The proposal would raise cash benefits for Social Security recipients and fund a health insurance purchase with sliding scale contributions and federal subsidies where needed. The plan remains formative with aim to offer more benefits than the administration.
Fred M. Campbell 88 of Longmeadow a former Currier editor publisher died Wednesday in a nursing home. A Lyndon Center Vermont native he worked at the Springfield Republican 1899 1908 then led the Currier later heading New Hampshire Weekly Publishers Association. He later ran an insurance business in Lyndonville Vermont and Springfield Massachusetts returning in 1919 as associate secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Campbell helped raise 2 million for World War I relief. He survived by his wife Maude Bailey and a daughter. Funeral services Friday in Springfield with burial at Hillcrest Park Cemetery.
Vermont Senator Daniel B. Ruggles III will introduce a bipartisan redistricting bill based on the Blue Ribbon committee recommendations to realign the Senate. The plan keeps 30 seats but removes Essex and Grand Isle from dedicated representation, merging Grand Isle with Franklin and Essex with Orleans for Senate elections, with Chittenden and Rutland absorbing the lost seats.
MONTPELIER bills would create a 100000 dollar per year driver education program for Vermont high schools. Local districts could choose participation with half the cost reimbursed by the Motor Vehicles Department. Other measures include a 10 year operator re examination and shifting vehicle registration deadlines to May 1, with new plates due April 1.
Professors and legislators spar over a one-house system for Vermont. Thurber argues a 50-member unicameral body could work with a three-month session, citing checks like the governor's veto and public opinion. Opponents warn of corruption risks and cite historical cautions about single-house power.
Governor Philip H. Hoff called President Johnsons inaugural address an amazing and tremendous outline of tasks to keep the United States as a world leader. Hoff, on his way back to Vermont, lauded the speech as delightful and outstanding.
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