11 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
1
Notices of changes in assessments were mailed to more than 400 property owners by Bennington's Board of Listers. Grievance Day hearings begin June 20 at 9 a.m. Taxpayers may appeal in writing or in person, with the process outlined under Vermont law.
Voters at Mt. Anthony Union School District set what is believed to be a state record turnout for a district meeting. About 1,300 residents attended to approve the $1.75 million net budget for next year’s Mt. Anthony Union High School operation.
Kelton B. Miller of Shaftsbury announced as a Democrat candidate for the single House seat allocated to District 42. Miller, a Banner employee, called for stronger communication with voters, tax relief for elderly and farmers, balanced development with conservation, and expanded education. Incumbent William E. Dailey Sr. has not stated if he will run again.
Viet Cong rockets struck central Saigon during rush hour, killing 19 and wounding 116 as the capital faced a new, intensified wave of terror shelling. The barrage hit near the presidential palace, the U.S. Embassy, hotels, and government offices, with civilians and a doctor’s office among the casualties.
Brief notes from readers on Senator Kennedy’s assassination response and impact, reflecting local sentiment and opinions as part of page four coverage.
Albany reports Gov. Nelson Rockefeller weighs John V. Lindsay as a leading candidate for the RFK Senate vacancy. Lindsay's potential appointment faces questions about mayoral duties and urban turmoil, with a decision after the June 18 primary possible.
In Paris police fought about 4,000 students at the Sorbonne during a night of rioting in the Latin Quarter. Tear gas grenades and rock throwing left many injured while demonstrators attacked police and vehicles nearby.
White River Junction man Winfred Robinson, 47, died from brain injuries after being tackled on a street by the father of a boy Friday night. An autopsy showed fractures and multiple bruises. Windsor County officials consider an inquest or charges.
President Johnson visits two prominent patients at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Dwight D. Eisenhower is recovering from a heart attack suffered April 29 at his Palm Desert home. William O. Douglas, 69, is adjusting to a pacemaker fitted in minor surgery to speed up his heartbeat and expects to leave soon.
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