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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1970

Page

5

West Side riot roils Asbury Park plunging area into flames

Rock throwing crowds clashed with police and fire crews in Asbury Park's West Side. Fires burned across Springwood Avenue while 80 arrests raised total to over 100 since Sunday. Authorities formed a perimeter to shield white districts as 700 plus residents gathered amid rising tensions and street looting.

Asbury Park N.J UPI West Side Ocean Resort Springwood Avenue Thomas Smith Smith

Italian Cabinet Resigns Amid 24 Hour Strike Cancellation

Rome reports Italy's center left coalition under Premier Mariano Rumor resigning at a 15 minute cabinet meeting. President Saragat asks Rumor to stay on as caretaker as parties discuss forming a new government. Labor confederations cancel planned 24 hour strike to avoid violence amid political shift fears.

Rome UPI Italy Mariano Rumor Derations Giuseppe Saragat Rumor Saragat Christian Democrats

Red Cross First Aid Station At Craft Fair

The Bennington County chapter of the American Red Cross will operate a First Aid station at the American Crafts Council Fair opening July 10 to 12 at Mt. Anthony Union High School. Red Cross trained first aiders from the Bennington Rescue Squad North Bennington Rescue Squad and Prospect Mt. Ski Patrol will staff it with transport on standby to Putnam Memorial Hospital. A tent and equipment will be provided by Capt. Robert Houle of Co. C 2nd Bn 172 Armor Vermont National Guard.

Bennington County American Red Cross American Crafts Council Mt. Anthony Union High School Red Cross Bennington North Bennington Prospect Mt Putnam Memorial Hospital Robert Houle Co. C 172 Armor Vermont National Guard

Inflation Threatens Southeast Asia and Indochina

A 12 member congressional fact finding team says inflation endangers South Vietnam and the U.S. effort there. The panel urges devaluing the piastre, higher interest rates, tax reform and new commerce laws while praising the Cambodian campaign as a military success.

Washington API Vietnam South Vietnam U.S Southeast Asia Rep. G. V Sonny” Montgomery Dmiss Cambodia United States

Davis Seeks Punishment for Sit-In Participants in Vermont

Lt. Gov. Hayes accuses Gov. Davis of punishing community action workers in southeastern Vermont for an April sit-in at a state office. Hayes plans to press the issue in his primary fight, while Davis aide Thomas Davis says punitive action was considered against those defying a federal court order. The sit-ins threaten antipoverty program support.

Prouty R-Vt Davis Hayes Employes Thomas Davis Office of Economic Opportunity

Strikes Hit B&O Over Diesel Locomotive Firemen Elimination

UTU members began a walkout at Baltimore and Ohio lines after talks in Washington broke down over removing firemen from diesel engines. The protest affects Louisville and Nashville and Southern Pacific discussions as unions push back against the 1963 move.

Baltimore UPI United Transportation Union UTU Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Virginia Taylor B&o Washington , D.C Louisville Nashville Southern Pacific Gilbert Taylor UTA Cleveland

Vermont Power Struggle as Jeffords, Cities Clash

In Montpelier the Vermont League of Cities and Towns accuses Attorney General Jeffords of steering federal crime funding away from local governments. League leader Robert Stewart says Jeffords undermines Gov. Davis's localism program and that towns receive only lip service from the governor's crime commission.

Jeffords Governor’s Crime Control and Prevention Commission

Rockefeller appoints Mrs Knauss in campaign post

In Albany Gov Rockefeller named Mrs Charles W Knauss Jr of Livingston coordinator of women's activities for his re election bid She is former president of the Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs and recently directed youth activities for the New York Republican State Committee The GOP shadow group gave the all Democratic council a .500 rating at a council meeting saying they approved two items and disliked a third with one unclear.

Albany Rockefeller Charles W. Knauss Jr Livingston Knauss Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs New York Republican State Committee Common Council

Stratton Pushes Bill To Reveal Hidden Airline Tax

Representative Samuel S. Stratton introduced legislation in Congress to repeal a section of the Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970. The move would require disclosure of the federal tax amount in airline ticket pricing and advertising.

Schenectady Congress Samuel S. Stratton Stratton

North Adams DPW to survey motorists next week

In Berkshire region, the state Department of Public Works will conduct origin and destination surveys along up to a dozen highways in the North Adams Will iamstown area next week. DPW district engineer Dean P. Amidon announced the plan on Monday.

North Adams State Department of Public Works Williamstown Dean P. Amidon DPW

Mayor Bianco seeks extra funding for North Adams renewal

Mayor Joseph R. Bianco told state officials in Boston that North Adams will need an additional 250000 dollars for the urban renewal program. He said the Redevelopment Authority plans two more projects to create and renovate housing units in the city.

North Adams Joseph R. Bianco Boston Redevelopment Authority

Adams Cheshire school changes spark maintenance shop plan

Adams-A high school has served 63 years and the elementary for 16. Liberty Street building to be retired from classrooms with plans to become a school supplies maintenance shop, though final decision pending. Cheshire Stamford students travel tuition to Hoosac Valley High School starting fall. Stamford pays 950 per student plus transport from Vermont. Students may choose Drury in North Adams or the Adams Cheshire system.

Clarksburg Adams Liberty Street Cheshire Stamford New Hoosac Valley Vermont Drury North Adams

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