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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1965

Page

2

The Bennington Banner Advertising and pricing info

The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It lists contact numbers for Newsroom Advertising and the Banner Publishing Corporation. Subscription rates vary by radius and duration, with 50 mile Vermont and U.S. options and special serviceman rates.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI

Vermont jobless claims dip. unemployment rate at 2.3 percent

Jobless claims in Vermont fell 22 last week, keeping the unemployment rate at 2.3 percent, per the Department of Unemployment Security. Claims totaled 2,292, down 24 percent from 2,933 a year earlier, with Burlington leading in total claims followed by Barre Montpelier, Rutland, Bennington, St. Johnsbury, Brattleboro, Springfield, St. Albans and Newport.

Department Burlington Barre-Montpelier Rutland Bennington St. Johnsbury Brattleboro Springfield St. Albans Newport

Rockslide blocks Interstate 89 in Vermont area

About six large boulders collapsed onto the westbound lane of Interstate Route 89 between here and Waterbury. No injuries reported as officials cleared debris and checked for further slides. A boulder crossed into the median between lanes. Officials suspect ice thaw or recent rain loosened the rocks. Rutland reports E Hamilton Decker of Rowe Mass named consultant for a six month Vermont health facilities survey. Decker will study acute care facilities for the Chronic Illness Division Vermont Health Department with Vermont Hospital Association and Vermont State Medical Society. office in Rutland.

Middlesex UPI Here Waterbury Highway Department Rutland E. Hamilton Decker Rowe Mass Vermont State Health Department Vermont Hospital Association Vermont State Medical Society Decker

Two Women Seek Burlington House Seats in 1966 Race

In Burlington two Democratic hopefuls announce candidacies for the reappointed House seats. Esther Cohen and Sadie White join former Burlington Fire Chief Daniel Richards in the race for the 15 Burlington and Winooski seats in the 1966 reapportionment.

Burlington UPI House of Representatives Esther Cohen Sadie White Daniel Richards Winooski

Vermont Emergency Board Funds New England Pavilion Aid

The Emergency Board approved 13,500 to join 6,500 already in the Development Department budget for Vermont’s share of the New England Pavilion exhibit at the New York World’s Fair. Vermont will contribute only if the other five New England states match the funding, as New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island and Connecticut have allocated 20,000 while Massachusetts debates its appropriation.

Vermont New England New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts

New York Court Overturns Halt on November Election Plan

The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court overturned a halt to preparations for the November special legislative election, saying it must follow a U.S. District Court directive to hold the election. The U.S. Supreme Court had refused to stay the election, which uses a Republican drawn plan facing Democratic opposition.

Albany Appellate Division of State Supreme Court Ina U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court New York

Delmar Candidate Proposes 18 to 21 Alcohol Policy

Edward Rook of Delmar, a Republican state assembly candidate, suggests allowing 18 to 21 year olds to buy beer and table wines with dinner. He argues full prohibition is unrealistic and would push lawbreakers. He taunts neighboring states over stricter 21 age limits, proposing they raise their driving age to 21 if unsatisfied.

Delmar Edward Rook State Assembly Rook

Fire destroys barn and car at Circular Avenue home

A two hour blaze at the Circular Avenue residence of Noe and Peter Garceau in Berkshire HINSDALE-A destroyed a barn and an automobile. Thirteen men including a Dalton pumper unit fought the fire as the north wall and an attached shed were damaged. The car gas tank exploded and paint cans in the barn caused two more explosions.

Hinsdale Noe Peter Garceau Circular Avenue Dalton Department Garceau

Theater owner seeks teen dance permit in Adams

Adams scene centers on Marshall Joseph who operates Friday dances to keep the theater afloat amid weak summer attendance. He asks selectmen to deny Adams armory’s Friday night dance request starting September, arguing two dances would hurt him. Board delayed action saying it should stick to public welfare, not economic matters.

Adams Selectmen Marshall Joseph Joseph Adams Armory

Head Start Opens In Five Berkshire Towns

North Adams Operation Head Start opens Tuesday across five northern Berkshire towns. One hundred nineteen children aged four and five are in ten groups. In Cheshire 14, Adams 23, North Adams 46, Clarksburg 22, Williamstown 14 enrollments are listed by town.

North Adams Berkshire Sarah S. van Camp Cheshire Adams Clarksburg Williamstown

Ex Marine Charged With LBJ Kill Threat

Ex Marine sergeant Leo Arthur Messier Jr. of Pawtucket Rhode Island was arrested in Connecticut on charges of threatening President Johnson. He faced state charges at East Haven and a $5,000 bond, with federal prosecution likely to follow. The case coincided with a Maryland man found not guilty on similar charges.

West Haven Conn Leo Arthur Messier Jr Pawtucket R.I Johnson Messier New Haven East Haven Connecticut Maryland Pennsylvania Ave Washington District of Columbia Connecticut Turnpike Bethany State Police Robert Hastings Secret Service U.S Robert Alcorn

Pay Slice Forces Daley Into Job Mart

Rutland Vermont Lt. Gov. John Daley, first Democrat in the post, hunts for work after the 1965 session. Daley’s pay rose from 5000 to 8000, but a conference cut the 12000 salary and 2000 expense allotment. Governor Hoff doubts full-time service while Daley is paid part time. Daley, father of 11, seeks supplemental income. Hoff says Daley will do as many tasks as possible depending on job demands.

Rutland UPD John Daley Vermont Daley Senate Philip H. Hoff Hoff Jack

Tighter reins on lobbyists suggested in Vermont

MONTPELIER UPD A member of the Legislative Council proposes tighter oversight of lobbyists as a response to heavy lobbying on banking and insurance bills. Charles Delaney former head of the Senate banking and Corporations Committee calls for lobbyist registration by bill and potential joint hearings between Senate and House committees.

House Senate Secretary of State Delaney Council

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