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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1964

Page

2

Peterson Enters GOP Race for Chittenden County Seats

Former state senator Holger C. Peterson joins a Republican bid in Chittenden County as Democrats hold all five upper chamber seats. Peterson, a retired insurer and former chair of the state Board of Institutions, previously served in the Senate in 1949.

Burlington UPI Chittenden Holger C. Peterson State Board of Institutions Peterson Senate Veremont

Rape case heads to Waterbury hospital tests

Texas truck driver Richard D. Edwards 28 of Prairie View pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to the rape of a 32 year old pregnant Barre mother of five. He was ordered to Waterbury State Hospital for psychiatric evaluation by Barre Municipal Judge Arthur McLeod.

Waterbury UPI Texas South Barre Waterbury State Hospital Barre Arthur McLeod Richard D. Edwards Prairie View Tex

Norwich alumni pick Northfield attorney as president

John P. Connarn of Northfield was elected president of Norwich University's General Alumni Association. The Montpelier Municipal Court judge won at a board meeting and is a 1941 Norwich graduate.

Northfield John P. Connarn Montpelier Municipal Court Norwich University Norwich

Williamstown principal Gibbs resigns to return to Hingham

In Berkshire Williamstown Elementary School principal Daniel W. Gibbs Jr. submitted his resignation effective Sept. 1 to return to Hingham where he previously served as principal. Gibbs, named to the post in July 1961, succeeds Francis W. Grant. Eight applications for town manager were received as interview planning begins after the resignation of J. Maynard Austin. In North Adams Sayles president Howard Fain, 43, died after an extended illness. funeral held in Hartford. Pittsfield police and firefighters seek 90 sticks of dynamite stolen from U S Gypsum plant in Farnams Cheshire. 15 regular sticks and one large stick found, remaining seven dozen taken.

Williamstown Daniel W. Gibbs Jr Gibbs Hingham Francis W. Grant John Denelli J. Maynard Austin North Adams Howard Fain Hartford Pittsfield U.S. Gypsum Co Farnams Cheshire

Two-Alarm Fire Damages Fitzgerald Brothers Plant

A two alarm blaze on River Street in Troy damaged two floors of the Fitzgerald Brothers Brewing site as workers dismantled equipment. Fire crews used six hydrants to stop flames from reaching the sixth floor. A spark from a cutting torch reportedly dropped between floors causing the shaft and stairs to ignite. Meanwhile in Massena special deputies were called as ASCOA workers blocked plant entrances in a clock-house strike of about 40 workers.

Winooski UPI Shelley Lamarthe Allan Hill Hill Troy Fitzgerald Brothers Brewing Company River Street

Republicans Attend Two Day Campaign Seminar in Albany

GOP legislators run a two day seminar in Albany to train officeholder hopefuls in campaign techniques issues and the New York Republican record. The event aims to keep and widen GOP control of the 150 member state assembly in the fall election.

Albany UPS New York State GOP

Famous English Witch Moves To Concord To Escape Persecution

Mrs. Sybil Leek, Britain's top witch, plans to make Concord her home after touring the United States. She claims persecution in England and hopes to form a witches group in Greater Boston with hostess Mrs. Louis Acker.

U.S Concord Mass UPI Sybil Leek Britain New Forest South England Gan Leek Lock Louis Acker Acker

Bennington Banner Contact and Subscription Rates Note

The Bennington Banner lists its telephone numbers for business news newsroom and advertising. It details home delivery options and limited postal subscription rates within Vermont and nationwide, including special serviceman rates.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI Vermont U.S

Jurors Protest Directed Verdict in Furcolo Malpractice Suit

In Springfield ten of twelve jurors protested a directed verdict of innocence in a 250000 malpractice case against former Massachusetts Governor Foster Furcolo and attorney Elio Bellucci. They criticized the judge for denying them a chance to verdict and said the release should include layman's clarifications.

Mass Springfield UPI Foster Furcolo Furcolo Elio C. Bellucci Superior Court Jude Henry H. Chmielinski Jr Weymouth Clarence E. Scott Raymond S. Wilkins Massachusetts Supreme Court G. Joseph Tauro Chmielinski Belluci Joseph D. Vasso Vasso Scott

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