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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1967
Page
5
Gov. Philip H. Hoff said ending state aid to education and creating a state operated high school system is an interesting concept and worth looking into. He noted possible elementary school state operation but warned new tax funds would be needed for such a project.
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1,284 graduates heard Stanley Surrey urge applying tech training to social needs. He praised engineers and scientists, calling graduates golden boys in an age of faith in technology. In Troy, a $250,000 Israel emergency aid fund drive was set by the Jewish community. Over 600 attended the Troy Jewish Community Center meeting led by Rabbi Herman Horowitz proclaiming Israel’s enduring rights.
Mechanicville area youths Joseph Denler and Robert Camfield both aged 17 were arrested Thursday on arson charges for allegedly torching the abandoned Mechanicville Knitting Co. mill on Wednesday. Police found them near the fire scene the following morning as the mill burned completely.
Pittsfield reports the state School Building Assistance Commission grants conditional OK to a $6.5 million Berkshire high school on Valentine Road. Administrator William B Black explains a 1000 square foot art room enlargement via wall removal in the industrial arts area. The 240,777 square foot campus and altered specs may delay completion.
Lee District Court continued for disposition the case of Charles Diggs III 18 son of Rep Charles Diggs Jr charged with marijuana possession The judge dismissed unrelated larceny and breaking and entering charges The teen previously attended a Lenox private school was arrested after a stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike Adams selectmen back Chairman Anthony P McBride in backing Saddle Ball Mountain development a ski and recreation site proposed by Joseph Deliso of Springfield
The Lenox School Committee approved Donald Ziter of Bennington for the coming year's math teacher position at Lenox High School. Ziter is a North Adams State College graduate who studied at Norwich University and has six years of teaching experience at Bennington High School and Mt. Anthony Union High School.
In Saigon, Viet Cong guerrillas launched a 50 round mortar attack on Hue, a fortified city near U.S. Marines and an ongoing clearance operation. The bombardment caused minimal damage and one American injury while fanning unrest in a university town long targeted in northern provinces. American jets also carried out strikes over North Vietnam.
The legislative council committee studying Vermont blue laws informally agreed Sunday should be a day of rest rather than religious observance. Authorized to investigate sabbath-breaking laws, the group considers revisions. Burlington attorney Allan Paul argued the blue laws may be unconstitutional citing exceptions.
Boston based S S Pierce Co a 136 year old importer and grocer is sold to Laird Industries Inc of New York. Pierce will lease real estate. Laird will keep Pierce name and operate under existing leadership including President Roger D Williams. Laird is a subsidiary of Laird and Co Corp an investment bank with offices in New York Boston Wilmington and Chicago.
Williamstown Massachusetts releases the 1967 schedule for Adams Memorial Theatre at Williams College. Ibsen Peer Gynt opens June 30 through July 8 followed by Edward Albee A Delicate Balance July 11 15 Pirandello Six Characters in Search of an Author July 18 22 Murray Schisgal Luv July 25 29 with matinee July 27 at 2 40 Lillian Hellmans Little Foxes August 15 opens Lincoln Center season with Anne Bancroft Margaret Leighton Saint Lubber permission Revival Shaw St Joan August 8 12 two Aug 12 shows 240 and 9 Final two productions Aug 15 19 and Aug 22 to be announced.
Plymouth Notch gears up for Mrs Lyndon B Johnson as Interior Secretary Udall and dignitaries visit the Coolidge Homestead. Gardners trim lawns and hedges while eighth graders rehearse near the church where Coolidge attended services. The area also features Coolidge gravestones awaiting maintenance and attention before the First Lady’s arrival. Mayor Fountain, recalled for reporting Harding’s death, will greet her briefly.
Saratoga Springs New York Education Department and Saratoga Performing Arts Center offer a summer program for over a million students. Three NY City Ballet matinees and three Philadelphia Orchestra student concerts run July 14 21 and 26. Philadelphia series continues Aug 2 9 and final date with Schubert Debussy Prokofieff and Strauss. Reservations open with no reserved seats on a first come basis. Prices are 1.50 students 2.50 supervisors.
George McLean Harper Jr., 67, Garfield professor of ancient languages at Williams College, will retire June 30. After 29 of 31 years as classics chair, he became a prominent Williamstown figure, serving on the town School Committee 1946-58, leading regional school associations, and holding leadership roles in local clubs and community groups.
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