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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1963

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Pope John XXIII Grips With Failing Heart in Long Crisis

Vatican reports show Pope John XXIII sinking into coma with blood pressure dropping from 115 to 95 as doctors acknowledge limited hope. Throughout the day Vatican officials and radio urged prayer while noting his persistent strength and periods of consciousness.

Vatican City John XXIII Vatican St. Peter's Square Antonio Gasbarrini Piero Mazzoni Vatican Radio St. Peter's Basilica Whitsunday St Peter's Square Associated Press

U S v Gov Wallace Court Case Opens in Alabama

The federal government moves against Alabama Governor George C. Wallace as his plan to block integration at the University of Alabama faces court action. Wallace pledges to stand in the doors while federal authorities seek an injunction, amid mass pickets and heavy security.

Birmingham Ala Alabama George C. Wallace U.S Wallace University of Alabama

Parole talk for Brattleboro arsonist Brown set next week

Governor Hoff will meet June 11 with Chief Justice Milford Smith and Vermont Supreme Court member Albert Barney to discuss a conditional 60 day parole for Frank Brown who was convicted of arson causing death in the 1958 Brattleboro drug store fire that killed Lyman Streeter. If no pardon or parole extension is granted Brown would return to Windsor State Prison to serve a life sentence.

Brown Brattleboro Lyman Streeter

Alabama Desegregation Confrontation at Foster Auditorium

On June 10 Vivian Malone, a black student, is to be escorted to enroll at the University of Alabama School of Commerce. Gov. George Wallace has vowed to block her entry, prompting a tense standoff as prepared plans aim to allow peaceful admission.

Tuscaloosa Ala Foster Auditorium University of Alabama Vivian Malone Alabama George C. Wallace Miss Malone Oxford University of Mississippi James H. Meredith Autherine Lucy

Montreal Holds 9 in Bombings

Police in Montreal arrested nine men in connection with the Quebec Liberation Front bombings and seized dynamite fuses and timing devices. Police say more arrests are expected and an arrest of a Belgian national was confirmed.

Montreal Quebec Liberation Front J. Adrien Robert Front Josaphat Brunet

Racial tension headlines from Birmingham to Mississippi

Federal court in Birmingham considers a Justice Department request to bar Governor Wallace from interfering with Negro admission to Alabama’s university system. In New York Wallace vows no mob violence but will test court orders on enrollment. Jackson, Greensboro, and Gainesville report demonstrations and clashes as desegregation pressure grows. Republican lawmakers accuse Kennedy of foot dragging on civil rights. An Englewood vigil seeks school desegregation progress. Cleve McDowell seeks a permanent federal order after admission to Ole Miss.

Justice Department U.S. Dist Seybourn H. Lynne Wallace NBC Meet the Press Alabama Jacksonville Mass Tallahassee Fla Gainesville University of Florida Greensboro N.C Washington Birmingham Ala George C. Wallace University of Alabama New York University Camerus Jackson Miss Englewood Biloxi Cleve McDowell University of Mississippi

Nixon Says Tougher Red Stand Expected by U S

Paul Nitze, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, forecast a tougher Communist stance and renewed Cold War tensions after the Moscow meeting of top Russian and Chinese leaders. He warned the Soviets and Chinese may align for firmer action toward the West and cautioned the U.S. to expect renewed East West tension.

Washington Nyht Paul Nitze International Security Affairs Moscow

Supreme Court Rules Tennessee Transfer Plans Invalid

The Supreme Court unanimously struck down two public school transfer plans in Knoxville and Davidson County that allowed race based pupil transfers. Justice Clark said the plans promote discrimination and violate Brown v Board of Education standards.

Washington Supreme Court Tennessee Knoxville Davidson County Nashville Knox County Clark

Rockefeller Eyes 1964 GOP Path After New Marriage

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller tours the state with his new wife Margaretta Murphy as he tests support for a 1964 presidential bid. An AP survey notes governors backing Rockefeller could yield 144 convention votes if he runs, while Goldwater maintains momentum without declaring.

Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Margaretta Fitler Murphy West Virginia Utah Michigan Albany Citizens’ Planning Committee Rockefellers State Republican Committee Waldorf-Astoria

Boston parking garage trial moves to next day

Editorial questions lack of candidates for public office in Bennington Village. New post office opens in Dorset. Bennington hosts a busy weekend crowning golfing and trapshooting champions.

Bennington Village Dorset Bennington

House Takes Up Money Bills as Senate Lags

The House schedules a $6 billion appropriation measure funding the Treasury and Post Office for the coming year and possible Senate action later. The chamber will also consider continuing the President’s power to reorganize executive agencies. Twenty Republicans planned to announce two civil rights bills including ending segregation in public accommodations and granting the attorney general broad civil rights authority.

Washington House Senate Treasury Post Office

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