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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1967
Page
5
Police reported two cases of blasting caps stolen from a West Rutland U S Route 4 construction site over the weekend. Six cases of dynamite and 100 caps were also missing from related locations, with similar thefts noted in Augusta Maine and Gardner Massachusetts.
Rutland District Judge Edward Mc Clellan is considering a motion to set aside the careless and negligent driving resulting conviction of Susan Carpenter age 21 of Burlington. Carpenter was convicted July 13 in connection with the October 1966 highway death of Kathleen Ross also 21 of Burlington. Joseph O Rourke argues the state lacked sufficient evidence for a guilty verdict and that Captain Andrew Monti of the state police should not have testified without proper foundation for his statements.
Dr. Henry Fairbanks of Burlington urges the state Education Board to endorse a plan creating an office within the Education Department to aid small high schools. He favors regionalization but notes several small quality schools are treated like larger ones and should receive state support to sustain their programs.
Steel Heddle Manufacturing Co of Philadelphia plans an 8,500 square foot plant on a 12 acre Richford site with completion slated for early October. The mill, to be named Missisquoi Manufacturing Co, will employ about 25 and ship unfinished bobbin blanks to Greenville, South Carolina for finishing, using raw materials from northern Vermont.
Governor Hoff appointed Rep Reid Payne to be interim sergeant at arms for the Vermont State House, succeeding Wallace Whitcomb who retired July 1. Payne, 43, a Rutland city constable and tax collector, will take office August 14 and resign from the General Assembly per Hoff policy. He was one of three candidates chosen by a bipartisan committee for the $150 a week post.
Dr. Philip Mosely of Columbia University Har rigan Salisbury of the New York Times and Vladimir Boga chev of the Soviet Embassy will speak at the closing weeks of Russell Sage College institute Teaching About Communism ending 16. An occupational education center will occupy the abandoned Central Markets building at 258 Hoosick St opening Sept. 6 sponsored by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services with Berlin Brittenhill Hoosie Valley Lansing burgh and Rensselaer as participating districts.ALBANY Constitutional Convention moves to cut voting age to 18 abolish literacy tests and ease residency rules for presidential elections from 90 to 30 days while rejecting property ownership for certain local improvements.
In Berkshire North Adams the Taxpayers Association voted to seek legal counsel against the city’s property reassessment. President Charles H. Norcross criticized Mayor Florini’s fiscal policies and announced a large rally before the fall elections to question mayor, council, and school committee candidates. The group will oppose candidates unsupportive of taxpayers. Selectmen awarded a $112000 contract to Camp Dresser and McKee of Boston for 225 days of detailed sewage plant planning, to HUD for approval, under a 1967 state health order requiring construction.
French President Charles de Gaulle, visiting Montreal, publicly endorsed the free Quebec slogan to a cheering 80 percent French-speaking crowd at City Hall. Prime Minister Pearson sought an exact translation of his remarks, while Ottawa considered the implications of the remarks amid Expo 67 festivities. De Gaulle had earlier urged French nationalism during the centennial program.
UPI reports Detroit unrest as a Negro reporter describes a two day looting spree. She recalls a sense of power among rioters and discusses how both older and younger community members view the aims and consequences of the violence in 12th Street and Clairmont.
Governor Volpe vetoed a bill restricting dissemination of racing information in Massachusetts. Senate President Maurice Donahue condemned the veto as politically motivated. The measure would have barred transmission from one hour before post time to 30 minutes after each race. A two thirds veto override vote is required.
Washington predicted a tight House vote on funds for the Dickey Lincoln power plant on the St. John River in Maine. Representative Giaimo led an amendment to strike the $1.6 million planning budget, while Representative Hathaway expected to resist the challenge.
Mt. Vernon Ohio UPI reports Shirley Fletcher head of Citizens for LeMay campaign planned to file LeMay for president in New Hampshire. Her trip was delayed awaiting information from the New Hampshire secretary of state on filing procedures.
Quincy Massachusetts rookie Weymouth Patrolman Harold Moore, 25, faced arraignment in district court on a manslaughter charge for the July 7 shooting death of Charles A. MacDonald, 25, in his Weymouth home after a chase for an alleged speeding violation. Judge Mulhall found the death the result of wanton or reckless conduct, but Moore acted in the line of duty.
Rep. John Alden charges Gov. Philip Hoff refused to sign a Vietnam War resolution, blaming Secretary Benjamin Collins for the delay. Alden criticizes Hoff administration, cites Thomas Kenney's resignation, and notes the 32 minute House debate as proof the resolution delayed no legislation.
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