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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1963

Page

8

Defecting Red Spy Was Career Official

London AP reports Soviet intelligence officer Anatoli Dolnytsin defected to the West at the start of 1962 after nine months at the Soviet Embassy in London and a six month stint in the United States where he was interrogated by the CIA. He is held at a secret British site, with speculation of possible double agent ties and links to Penkovsky and Wynne cases.

London Anatoli Dolnytsin United States Central Intelligence Agency Britain Dolnytsin The Daily Mail British Press Association West Greville Wynne Oleg Penkovsky Penkovsky Wynne George Blake Blake

Royal Greek Pair End U K Visit

King Paul and Queen Frederika left London for Athens after a four day state visit marked by violent demonstrations. Police blocked all airport entrances while demonstrators fought security lines near Claridge's Hotel where a farewell banquet was held. The protestors chanted fascist and Nazi slogans organized by the Committee of 100 demanding freedom for prisoners from the 1947-49 Greek uprising.

London Paul Frederika Greece Athens Buckingham Palace Claridges Hotel Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip

Teamster VP Gets 7 Years In the Jug

Anthony Provenzano known as Tony Pro, a New Jersey Teamsters leader, is sentenced to seven years in federal prison and fined 10000 dollars for extortion. He and his lawyers plan an appeal while he was released on bail. The case involved 17100 dollars paid by Dorn Transportation Co to secure labor peace at a Secaucus truck terminal between 1952 and 1959.

Newark N.J Anthony Tony Pro Provenzano New Jersey New Jersey Teamsters Joint Council Teamsters Local Union City International Teams Rensselaar N.Y Dorn Secaucus 3Rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Philadelphia

Unborn Kennedy Receives Gifts as Expectant First Lady

Washington AP reports Mrs. John F. Kennedy, expecting a third child in late August, is receiving mail from around the world with gifts and wishes. The White House notes about 300 letters daily, 450 related to the baby, and 100 gifts so far, many to be given to charities. Most gifts under $15 are accepted as policy, with acknowledgments sent to all writers.

Washington John F. Kennedy Daily Mail White House Mrs. Kennedy

Barnett attacks Kennedy brothers over civil rights in hearing

Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett accuses President Kennedy and Attorney General Robert Kennedy of sowing hate and violence as Congress debates civil rights legislation. He warns of a bloody harvest if laws pass and claims mobs could erupt nationwide. He labels the bill the white slave bill and links unrest to communist-inspired agitators.

Washington Mississippi Ross R. Barnett Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Senate Commerce Committee Barnett Senate George C. Wallace Alabama Donald Russell South Carolina Farris Bryant Florida Capitol House Atty America

Junta Bans Ecuador Communist Party After Coup

Quito authorities report the military junta that ousted President Carlos Arosemena declared Ecuador's Communist Party illegal amid post coup actions. The move comes as the regime labels the party as a threat and seeks to consolidate its control.

Quito Ecuador Carlos Arosemena

Girl Found Dead in Bed in Manchester AP Report

A 20 year old girl Ellenmary Fogarty was found dead in her bed with head injuries in Manchester Connecticut. Authorities call it an apparent murder with no weapon found. State's Attorney LaBelle said the blow was struck from the back of the head.

Manchester, Conn State John D. LaBelle Fogarty Old Lyme

Early Morning Circus Setup Reveals Rural Routine

At dawn the circus workers hustle to ready meals and tents as spectators linger. The cook tent fills with breakfast as the traveling troupe gears up, while Bashan remarks on Vermont scenery and workers share rare glimpses of life on the road.

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West Virginia feud results in deadly gun battle at Moore cabin

In Charleston, WV, a long running feud between the Moore and Miles families escalated during a warrant service. Ernest Moore and his son Andrew were killed. Ernest’s wife Garnet Moore was injured and charged with resisting arrest. State Troopers and deputies exchanged gunfire with the Moores, who had previously resisted officers. Neighbors report property disputes and recent arson and fence snipping tied to the feud.

Charleston W.va West Virginia Ernest Moore Here Moore Andrew Garnet Manawha Moores O.F. Miles Miles Charles Walker Kanawha County Willie Gibbs Lawrence Carpenter Cooke Blevins

Castro Denies Subversion Claims Tied to Grand Cayman

The Cuban regime rejected U S charges that it is sending subversive agents via Grand Cayman in the British Caribbean. A Havana ministry communique denied airline passenger links to agents. Reports said Cuban planes sparked disturbances at Owen Roberts Field as islanders blocked departure of a Cuban airliner.

Miami Fla Fidel Castro U.S Latin America Grand Cayman Havana Cuban Foreign Ministry Cuba Miami Herald

Polish pilot flies to Berlin wall in bold family escape

Polish Maj. Richard Obacz, a jet fighter test pilot, ferries his wife Mary and two young sons in a small trainer to race toward West Berlin. After 110 miles at low altitude he lands at Tempelhof and greets U S Air Force Base commander Lt Col Bill Greidner, to the astonishment of his wife.

Berlin Richard Obacz Balti Obacz Nadarsyce Mary Berlin Wall Poland East Germany West Berlin Tempelhof U.S. Air Force Base Bill Greidner

U.S. Training Helped Quell Island Revolt

An Air Force report credits Dominican fliers with stopping an incipient revolt near Palma Sola without firing a shot. The tactics taught by the U.S. Air Force aided suppression of anti government unrest late last year in the Dominican Republic.

Washington U.S. Air Force Air Force Palma Sola News South Viet Nam Santo Domingo Miguel Reyes Reyes

Sunderland farmer Jerome Fisk Hill dies at 72

Jerome Fisk Hill 72 longtime Sunderland resident and farmer died Friday after a week in Putnam Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan 16 1891 in Sunderland son of Julius and Marietta Hill. He served as town treasurer selectman and in the state legislature in 1923 and 1953. Hill helped organize the Bennington Cooperative Creamery and owned Hill's Farm Inn with his wife Elsie Harrington. He is survived by five sons, a daughter in law and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm from Sunderland Church with burial in Dellwood Cemetery. Visiting hours at Brewster Funeral Home Saturday 7-9 pm.

Sunderland Jerome Fisk Hill Putnam Memorial Hospital Hill Bennington Cooperative Creamery

UVM Aide Responds to Hoff Tax Criticism

In Burlington an open letter from Leon Latham, president of the UVM council, says Gov. Hoff’s remarks about the rooms and meals tax could harm the university’s future. Latham notes Hoff wanted a larger appropriation, but the final amount was below the university’s initial request and had broad legislative support. The statement defends the university’s funding while acknowledging political backing.

Burlington University of Vermont Philip H. Hoff UVM Council Leon Latham Hoff UVM Latham

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