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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1965
Page
1
Diplomatic reports say a new payment plan would resolve the U N financial deadlock by allowing Russia to keep its vote after a substantial payment toward dues. The plan drops Article 19 references and targets U N charter alignment, with no immediate comment from either side.
President Johnson's condition improved overnight from a severe cold and he is likely to attend Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in London on Saturday. Doctors plan continued treatment for a couple more days as he remains at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
In Moscow the Soviet Union accused two U S diplomats of spying and ordered Richard F Stolz persona non grata. A Soviet note said a third Soviet citizen code named B was arrested for espionage in connection with Stolz and Kerst. The U S Embassy disputed the charges as unfounded and noted Stolz would depart within a week.
MERIDIAN Miss UPI federal judge said James Edward Jordan one of 18 suspects in last summer slaying of three civil rights workers would plead guilty or not contest charges Judge Harold Cox disclosed during arguments over separate trials for the group Jordan a Meridian mechanic was to appear before a federal judge in Atlanta Defense attorney argued that confessions by Jordan and Horace Doyle Barnett could prejudice co defendants if tried together
Gov. Hoff urged the Vermont legislature to approve a near 94 million dollar biennial general fund budget, a 25 percent spending rise. He backed minor tax increases totaling 2.9 million over two years plus 1.86 million extra from stepped up collections. Proposals include higher telephone taxes, aligning income tax with federal levies, a one cent cigarette tax, higher beverage and liquor taxes, a capital gains tax, and crackdown on evaders. Expenditures total 262.67 million. general fund about 44.7 million in 1966 and 49.13 million in 1967.
A 17 year old girl in Nha Trang drenched her clothes with kerosene and died by self immolation in the central plaza, protesting the government. In Saigon two bombs hit the U S Military Command annex wounding one American. Buddhist riots and anti government protests flare as authorities arrest monks and police clash with demonstrators.
Governor Philip Hoff presents a highly progressive budget message for Vermont with bold language about growth and opportunity. He vows expansive state services, innovation, and responsible spending while touting an optimistic, nation‑level confidence in the state’s economic surge and future. See HOFF BUDGET Page 12, Col. 5.
London reports Sir Winston Churchill begins his funeral journey from Westminster Hall to a rural grave with a royal catafalque and regalia. The Archbishop of Canterbury will give a prayer, public viewing will occur, and a state funeral proceeds to St. Paul’s Cathedral, marking one of Britain’s largest mournings.
Vermont House subcommittee votes 3-2 to reject Rep Royal Cutts resolution calling for a federal constitutional convention on reapportionment. The measure may move to the 25 member full committee as lawmakers clash over process and press access during a closed session.
Montpelier UPI says Ernest W. Gibson III of the Vermont Public Service Board defended a 6.1 percent rate of return as not excessive for a well run utility and noted an upcoming rate specialist will periodically check state utilities. The Rural Electric Cooperative Association accused Central Vermont Public Service Corp of overcharging customers by about $1 million from 1956 to 1962.
A summary notes a $28.9 million allocation for public works in New England as detailed on Page 3. The report highlights regional funding priorities and project types under the federal budget, reflecting transportation and infrastructure emphasis for the area.
Governor Philip H Hoff urged a 1.25 million bond to begin a 10 year program to replace Windsor State Prison with a medium security facility. He said the Windsor prison, oldest in the country, will be abandoned and the new complex opened in stages over six years, with rehabilitation programs emphasized.
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