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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1964

Page

2

Vermont business leaders named to CV Railway board

Two longtime Vermont executives, Robert S. Gillette of Barre and A. Wallace Cunningham of White River Junction, were elected to the Central Vermont Railway board to fill vacancies after the deaths of H. Brandom Jones and J. Harold Stacey. Gillette heads Rock of Ages Corp and Cunningham leads Cross-Abbott Grocery.

ST. Albans Vermont Robert S., Gillette Barre A. Wallace Cunningham White River Junction Central Vermont Railway Gillette Rock of Ages Corporation Cunningham Cross-Abbott Grocery Company H. Brandom Jones Montpelier J. Harold Stacey Windsor

Stoddard Reappointed Chairman of Vermont Highway Group

Henry A. Stoddard of Rockingham was reelected chairman of the Vermont Highway Users Conference, announced today in Montpelier. The result keeps Stoddard at the helm of the statewide transportation group.

Creditors Told to File Claims in Northfield Mills Bankruptcy

In Rutland creditors must file claims in the Northfield Mills bankruptcy as U.S. District Court Judge Ernest W. Gibson sets a final hearing date for February 12 in Burlington. Separately Burlington receives URA funding totaling 5.3 million dollars for the Champlain Street urban renewal project.

Rutland Northfield Mills U.S. District Court Ernest W. Gibson Northfield Bernard Goldfine Burlington Urban Renewal Administration Burlington, Vt Planning Commission URA Champlain Street

McNamara Heads Health Appeal in Vermont Campaign

Defense Secretary Robert S McNamara leads the National Health Agencies eighth annual appeal during Jan 15 to Apr 1, 1964. Vermont participants include eight agencies with Harmon S Graves as statewide head. federal personnel receive designation forms to direct gifts to health groups.

Burlington Defense Robert S McNamara Vermont McNamara The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc National Association For Retarded Children National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation National Multiple Sclerosis Society National Society For Crippled Children and Adults American Cancer Society American Heart Association Harmon S. Graves Vermont Health Committee Federal Service Campaign

Timber Conference Dinner in Montpelier Planned

MONTPELIER Associated Industries of Vermont will hold a Timber Conference dinner on Jan 29 at the Montpelier Tavern Motor Inn to hear the report of Gov Hoff s Wood Industry Committee which has studied wood industry problems during the past six months. Dinner begins at 6 30 p.m.

Montpelier—Associated Industries of Vermont Montpelier Tavern Motor Inn

Rockefeller Budget Draws GOP Criticism In Albany

In Albany Republicans criticize Governor Rockefeller’s 2.9 billion budget citing lack of bread and butter issues for the campaign. One assemblyman said he was almost speechless at the education aid shortfall. Glenville reports a 36 year old mother, Alice Dunklee, told police I have just killed my baby. Police noted she had psychiatric treatment since the child’s birth 27 months ago. no charge yet.

Albany Rockefeller Glenville Alice Dunklee

North Adams seeks 250000 for aerospace drive

Northern Berkshire Development Corp plans to raise 250000 to fund a potential aerospace industry. Aero-Mation and NBDC president John W. Bond announce 5 percent 15 year debenture bonds in units of 100 or more. Drive to raise funds aims for completion by April 1. Adams High School study panel authorizes a professional survey to relieve overcrowding per a town meeting and a state education commission recommendation.

Middlebury Middlebury College James I. Armstrong North Adams Northern Berkshire Development Corp Aero-Mation John W. Bond NBDC Adams Adams High School School Building Assistance Commission State Department of Education

Galbraith Sees Smooth Power Transfer in India

Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith predicts a peaceful handover of power from Nehru, noting continuity in India’s parliamentary system. He identifies Lal Bahadur Shastri, Kamraj Nadar, and Indira Gandhi as likely successors, with US-India ties and Kennedy's aid shaping Indian views.

Cambridge Mass India Nehru John Kenneth Galbraith Galbraith Harvard England United States U. S.-India Pres John F. Kennedy Congress Party Lal Bahadur Shastri New Delhi Shastri Soviet Russia Madras Kamraj Nadar Nadar Gal Braith Indira Gandhi Gandhi Kennedy

Massachusetts committee reviews RR takeover proposal

Massachusetts legislators heard three bills allowing state seizure of Boston and Maine Railroad rights of way if service ends. One bill envisions paving the routes for trucks and buses, another calls for eminent domain of railroad bridges in Gloucester, Beverly, Manchester and Lynn.

Boston Massachusetts Boston and Maine Gloucester Beverly Manchester Lynn Raymond Carey D-Reevere B&m Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission James C. Milano Department of Public Utilities General Electric Company

Boston Killings Prompt Cop's Western Trip

Boston Homicide Bureau chief flies to Oakland to confer over two California killings resembling eastern Massachusetts stranglings. Victims Mary Martin and daughter Carolyn linked by hospitals, lack of forced entry, nylon around Carolyns windpipe, and sexual pattern matching Massachusetts cases.

Boston Boston Homicide Bureau Oakland Calif Massachusetts Mary Martin Carolyn John J. Donovan California Martin

Anti-Smoking Drug Rare and Expensive

A wild weed in the Great Smokies, Lobelia inflata, supplies lobeline sulphate used in stop smoking products. The alkaloid would fetch about 70 dollars per ounce if available, versus typical 40 dollars. Lobelia reseeds annually and won’t be gathered again until late summer, affecting makers of tablets lozenges pastilles and chewing specials.

New York

Bogus Psychiatrist Sentenced Five Years in Concord

Harold E. MacMillan Jr., 33, accused of posing as Dr William Blackwell of Fargo to work at Worcester State Hospital, pled guilty to five charges and received three concurrent five year terms for polygamy larceny and forgery. He also faced illegal practice of medicine and uttering charges.

Worcester, Mass Harold E. MacMillan Jr North Dakota Worcester State Hospital Concord Reformatory MacMillan Superior Court Joseph Ford William M. Blackwell Fargo N.D State Hospital Carol G. Bengsson Geneva MacMillan Portland Maine Miss Bengsson Worcester Dr. Blackwell Bowdoin College

Woody Allen Tops Billing on TV Shows

AP reports Woody Allen, a 27 year veteran writer, has become a top comedy performer. He headlines guest spots on variety shows and has a standing invitation to Tonight Show. He will appear on Jack Paar Show with eight minutes to develop material.

New York Woody Allen Milquetoast Johnny Carson NBC Jack Paar

Boston School Boycott Ties To Racial Segregation Debate

Brenda Butler, 14, and three other Negro students pressed Boston School Committee members about why colored students cannot qualify for Latin School and college. The plan to boycott on February 11 drew quotes from Canon Breeden, Cardinal Cushing, and Episcopal Bishop Stokes, while officials urged discussion over protests.

Boston Boston School Committee Brenda Butler Louise Day Hicks Thomas Eisenstadt James P. Breeden St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Canon Breeden Owen B. Kiernan William Ohrenberger Richard Cardinal Cushing Episcopal Massachusetts Anson Phelps Stokes Jr Roxbury

Barry Goldwater Seen Favorite In New Hampshire Primary

Barry Goldwater claims a two to one advantage among New Hampshire Republicans already deciding their votes in the first presidential primary. He notes voters remain undecided on the March 10 ballot but believes many will back his campaign, while noting Nelson Rockefeller would need a remarkable turnaround.

Washington Barry Goldwater New Hampshire New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Goldwater Arizona

Bennington Banner Contact and Delivery Rates

The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising contacts and details home delivery options. Subscription costs are shown for Vermont and national rates with 50 mile radius options and special serviceman rates.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Vt Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press AP News Vermont U.S

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