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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1968

Page

5

Vermont House weighs school tuition bill clash

In Montpelier lawmakers debate a Senate bill on tuition payments for town schools. Rep Emory A Hebard says amendments would allow funding from students from other towns for schools approved by a competent board. The plan faces criticism as favoring the state Education Board and jeopardizing local schools.

Education Board John Hancock Hardwick New England Association of Secondary Schools Montpelier UPS Vermont New England Telephone Co William French Burlington Senate Banking and Corporations Committee Thomas Crowley D-Chittenden-Grand Isle French J. Fred Carbone Brian Burns D-Burlington

Lawmakers clash over proposed parole board reforms

House members debate a plan to create a new Parole Board and pardons while the Corrections Board handles parole and probation. Representative Thomas Salmon questions removal powers and lack of appeal for board members. Representative Emory Hebard urges public access to records on offenders and criticizes secrecy and rehabilitation emphasis.

Emory A. Hebard R-Glover Hebard

Davis backs consolidation plan in Vermont politics

Davis favors a consolidated state government with a super department of health social services and corrections under one commissioner. He told the House Social Welfare Committee that fewer subordinate reports to the governor would improve accountability and efficiency while supporting a new human resources department proposal.

Davis House Social Welfare Committee Mental Health Corrections Social Welfare Little Hoover

Hardwick to Seek More Time On High School Approval

Newport Vermont UPI reports Hardwick will ask the state Education Board for more time before a final decision on declaring the town's high school unapproved. The seven-member board tours two new union high schools in the region and will weigh delaying action on Hardwick until after a town bond vote.

Newport UPI Hardwick State Education Board Vermont North Country Union Barton Lake Region Union Daniel O’connor Joseph O’brien

Salmon to announce run for lieutenant governor post

Montpelier report says state Rep. Thomas Salmon will announce candidacy after the legislature adjourns. He has discussed the move with Gov. Hoff Lt. Gov. Daley and Democratic Chairman William Hunter. Daley is the sole announced gubernatorial candidate and has not named a running mate.

Forged identity cards probe and first Negro deputy in Troy

The Juvenile Aid Bureau of the Troy Police Department investigates forged identity cards sold to minors in Troy. Several youths have been arrested for criminal possession of forged instruments in the past 18 months. Sheriff Harriman names Herman Nelson of 259 Ninth St as the department's first Black deputy, a former special policeman in Troy.

Troy Juvenile Aid Bureau Troy Police Department Troy — Rensselaer County Harold E. Harriman Herman Nelson Ninth St

Berkshire Club License Holder to Take Title in Pittsfield

Kenneth Beauchemin, granted a license to operate a Hullabaloo club in Pittsfield, is due today to take title to the Berkshire Garden Supply Building at 531 Dalton Ave. Garden Supply owner Donald Tench plans to re-establish nearby around April 1. In North Adams, a state industrial development bill may end the North Adams Industrial Development Commission, IDC chair Carmen Canero said Monday night, with the board seeking a ruling from city solicitor Benjamin Apkin on the legislation’s effect.

Pittsfield Kenneth Beauchemin Berkshire Garden Supply Dalton Ave Donald Tench North Adams

Dancer Julia King Improves But Remains Critical

An 18 year old Florida lounge go go dancer known as Julia King regained consciousness Monday after a Friday coma from barbiturate overdose. A spokesman at Albany Medical Center said she is improved yet still in critical condition. Albany Medical Center confirmed the update with no further details. Clarksburg Westchester Industries plans a luggage pilot project begun in 1966 and expects 100 workers by year end.

North Adams Hazel Hill Julia King Albany Medical Center Clarksburg Westchester Industries Strong-Hewat

Vermonter Among Pueblo Crew Captured by North Koreans

A Vermont sailor and a Maine seaman are among 83 crew members seized from the intelligence ship Pueblo by North Korean sailors. Bradley Crowe of Island Pond, a communications technician, was reported captured with his parents notified by Portsmouth naval authorities. Norman Spear, 25, of Portland, Maine, also aboard.

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