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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
In Newark New Jersey UPI reports clashes erupt after claim police beat a cab driver. Negro residents gathered outside a station house in protest triggering riotlike unrest and tense confrontation with law enforcement.
In Montpelier Governor Hoff avoids full backing for Vermont Education Commissioner Richard A. Gibboney amid questions about his future. Gibboney says he is fed up and nearing a decision as Hoff deflects speculation about a public endorsement.
Militant Arab leaders meet in Cairo after a French pledge to aid Egypt and a Soviet bloc commitment of long term military political and economic support. Paris envoy William Jacson said de Gaulle authorized aid and supported Syria’s presumed aims. Kosygin and Brezhnev led a Budapest summit pledging backing for Arab states. Israel faced pressure at the UN over Jerusalem and Pope Paul VI sought a solution on sacred sites.
Rebels led by Jean Schramm fled Kisangani after seizing 27 civilian trucks and taking white hostages including Americans and European teachers. About 20 Americans remained unaccounted, with mercenaries heading toward Punia or Bunia as fighting and mopping up operations continued.
British troops entered and raided the Communist headquarters in Hong Kong as rioting flared, with 32 arrests. Police and soldiers also swept the Suzie Wong nightclub district, finding makeshift weapons and bottles on rooftops, amid two deaths and multiple injuries from the clashes.
President Johnson held talks with top strategists and General Westmoreland about expanding U S troop levels in Vietnam. McNamara announced a buildup of 20 000 to 30 000 more troops in the next three months while Westmoreland reportedly asked for up to 100 000 additional troops.
Police used helmeted officers and patrol dogs to clear a 12 block area near Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co during a large strike over overtime. Dozens were hit or bitten as state troopers fortified the yard at shift change while Mayor Hyatt and Gov. Godwin held talks on removing pickets and easing tensions.
MONTPELIER UPI Gov. Philip H Hoff named three contenders for Vermonts new state planning director post confirming Office of Economic Director Thomas Davis again seeks the job. Davis withdrew earlier, and the governor said the change was not to block Elbert G Moultons bid. He also said he asked Leonard A Wilson a former Bennington Banner editor living in Washington to consider the post. Wilson was the 1960 Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
Albany N Y The Thruway Authority plans to buy a four place single engine Cessna Skyhawk for patrols on the 559 mile toll road After testing patrols with a rented plane State Police found air support practical for enforcing the 65 mph limit and aiding disabled vehicles Air crews will clock speeds from 1100 feet and radio ground units for arrests Vehicles will carry identification numbers for easier air ground communication The aircraft will report accidents fires and traffic tieups and will operate on Thruway and police frequencies
An editorial reflects on Bennington’s prolonged heat season and its impact on daily life and local routines, capturing resident sentiment and community challenges during the hot stretch.
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