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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1966

Page

2

Vermont Summer Scene Photo Contest at UVM

The University of Vermont sponsors a Vermont Summer Scene photo contest open to amateurs and pros with prizes and publication in the 1967 Summer Session Catalogue. First, second, and third prizes are 100, 50, and 25 dollars. about 35 other photos will be paid five dollars each for publication next year. Submit unmounted glossy 4x5 inch minimum 11x14 max prints to Public Relations Office Burlington Vermont 15401 with time place and photographer name and address. Release forms may be required for identifiable people. The university does not require exclusive rights to winning photos. Deadline is November 1.

Burlington University of Vermont UVM Vermont Burlington, Vt

Vermont Fall Calendar seeks autumn events in state

The Vermont Development Department calls for listings of all public autumn activities for a free Fall Calendar. Events between Sept 1 and Dec 1 are eligible, including sports, concerts, suppers and bazaars. Submit dates, locations, times, prices and reservations by July 20 to the VDD Publicity Director in Montpelier.

Montpelier Vermont Development Department VDD Vermont Life Magazine Vermont

Vermont Cancer Drive Surpasses Last Year’s Pace in 1966 Fund Campaign

The Vermont American Cancer Society reports funds collected are 22 percent ahead of last year with a goal of 105000 and a current tally of 95000 across 14 counties. Gen Ernest Harmon urges volunteers to increase efforts as 40 cents of each dollar funds the national program and 60 cents stays in Vermont for local research education and services. Northfield UPI Democrat Atty Gen Connarn seeks re election this fall while Hoff prepares for a potential third term at a Burlington rally July 16 alongside incumbents Gordon Cooley and Hincks.

National Organization Vermont Northfield UPI John Connarn Connarn Gov. Phi H. Hoff John Daley Hoff Burlington Jay Gordon Harry Cooley Peter Hincks

Trains Run on D and H as Brotherhood Orders Return

Trains resumed Sunday on the Delaware and Hudson line after Friday night stoppage as trainmen return to work amid a restraining order. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen called off the walkout pending a court hearing set for Friday. The 450 man union accuses the railroad of arbitrarily removing workers after the repealed full-crew law. the railroad calls the walkout illegal. The restraining order was issued by U.S. District Judge James T. Foley of Troy.

Troy Delaware & Hudson Brotherhood of Railroad Railroad U.S James T. Foley

Troy baby dies in early morning apartment fire

A six month old girl, Lisa Hogan, died when a First Street apartment building burned at 5 45 am. Her mother Mary Hogan led three other children to safety. Father John Hogan, 25, was jailed earlier on burglary charges. Cause of the two story brick fire remains undetermined. Albany news follows.

Troy First Street Lisa Hogan Mary Hogan

Williamstown run breaks attendance and gross records

Kaufman and Hart’s You Can’t Take It With You drew 3398 attendees in week one of Williamstown Theater’s 12th season, with nine performances grossing about 9700 dollars. Previous highs were 3343 attendance for No Time for Sergeants and 9246 gross for Pal Joey. In Pittsfield plans for a second public high school advance on two fronts as verbal approval comes for a 1250 pupil building and a 6.45 million bond issue is prepared for council.

Williamstown Kaufman and Hart Nikos Psacharopoulos Joey Pittsfield State Remo del Gallo

Dr King urges coalition of conscience for nonviolent change

In Chicago King led about 5,000 supporters to City Hall posting his 14 demands to make Chicago an open city. He rejected black separatism as unrealistic and said Negroes and whites are tied in a single garment of destiny. The rally, heat exhausted attendees, marked a detente with CORE on nonviolence.

Chicago UPI Martin Luther King King City Hall Martin Luther Wittenberg Germany Luther Floyd McKissick

Police raid halts Kingston cock fights dubbed Derby

State police used camouflage in trees around Kingston to seize the illegal event. A police plane broadcast the raid prompting 66 of 70 spectators and 110 fighting roosters to be seized, 13 roosters found dead, four participants escaped, with minimal cash recovered. Separate report notes 1965 highway break downs due to battery and electrical failures.

Kingston Mich UPI San Francisco UPS California State Automobile Association Association

Air Passengers Prioritized as Strike Drags On

Air travelers faced a weekend disruption as a nationwide strike idled five carriers. Northeast and American kept flights flowing with extra services and reserved seating, while Mohawk lost business and freight shippers faced delays. Bus and rail lines saw upticks as passengers sought alternatives. Executive Airlines announced hourly reserved-seat flights between Boston and New York for the strike duration.

Boston APS New England Northeast American Logan Airport Greyhound Bus Lines New York Maine Northeast Airlines New Haven Railroad New York Central Railroad Executive Airlines

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