Vermont Officials Plan World’s Fair Vermont Day Ceremony
Gov Philip Hoff will lead observances at the New York World’s Fair to mark Vermont Day on July 31. The program includes christening a Vermont subway car with maple syrup, ski demonstrations, and a Vermont pavilion display.
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New York Transit Authority
Worden named director of physical education at Vermont Tech
Randolph Center Vermont President Pierre V Kieffer announced Richard L Worden will lead the Vermont Technical College physical education program for freshmen and varsity and intramural sports coaching including soccer basketball and baseball He is a Lyndon State graduate and North Adams State College graduate student who will reside in Randolph in August
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Richard L. Worden
Vermont Technical College
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VTC
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Roadblock fines handed out in Hoosick Falls
A two day interstate inspection in Hoosick Falls New York by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the New York State Police led to 15 offenders being brought to the local court on Wednesday. Leo Duvernay of Bennington was fined 25 dollars for faulty brakes and Jay Ward Jr. of North Bennington was fined 5 dollars for lacking truck flares.
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Twister Tangles Saratoga Lake Area Downing Trees
High winds described as a twister toppled trees tearing down power lines in the Saratoga Lake area. Power outages persisted for hours as main lines were replaced and crews worked to restore service.
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Berkshire Resident Faces Eviction Over Self Built Shack
Gaetano Lentini 78 clings to his wooden shack in North Adams while the city board of health reasserts eviction or renovation to remove what they deem a dwelling unfit. A prior order was dismissed on technical grounds and the city plans a renewed effort. The piece notes nearby events at Tanglewood and local agricultural concerns.
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Laughing Gunman Robs North Hollywood Drug Store
Detectives search for a smiling 28 year old man who robbed a North Hollywood drug store at gunpoint yesterday and giggled throughout the incident. He is described as a nice looking suspect who could not stop laughing.
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Judy Garland's London Palladium Comeback Stuns Audience
Judy Garland, three hours from a London nursing home, defied doctors to perform at the Palladium. She sang Over the Rainbow and Swanee to a standing ovation, forcing the show’s abrupt end as British stars faded away.
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Fair Exhibit Attracts Crowds Despite Budget Pressures
Melvin Peach of the New England Council World’s Fair Corp. notes tight funds for the New England Pavilion. He cites higher than expected construction and maintenance costs and says income from state and private industry will fund operations, with a full financial picture available after the first year. Attendance reports show about 20 000 on opening months with rising Western and Southern visitors, while New England attendees comprise roughly 7 percent of total fair attendance.
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Motive Sought for Gang Murder Of Two Found in Trunk
Police pursued a motive in the gangland killing of two Rhode Island men found in the trunk of a car in Quincy Massachusetts. Paul J. Colicci 39 of Providence and Vincent A. Bisesi 40 of Providence were shot in the back while kneeling. Colicci tied to the Cosa Nostra and once wrote a Hello Boss letter to Raymond Patriarca. Bisesi described as clean as a whistle. Bodies likely killed elsewhere and moved to the car at a Sheraton Motor Inn.
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Bennington Banner Details Print and Postal Rates
The Bennington Banner publishes daily excluding Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It belongs to Banner Publishing Corporation and is a member of United Press International for local and dispatch republishing. Subscription rates vary by distance with 50 mile Vermont rates 3 months 6.30 6 months 11.70 1 year 22.50 elsewhere in the U.S. 3 months 7.00 6 months 13.00 1 year 25.00 special servicemen rates apply.
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