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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
5
Vermont Congressman Robert Stafford spoke at the Rutland Regional Library dedication about free access to books enabling responsible speech. He noted today’s front-page displays are not representative of ordinary life and urged knowledge through libraries to foster informed citizenship.
Troy police recover the body of 13 year old Carl Hannan after he disappeared while swimming with two friends Sunday evening at Poestenkill Creek near Butter milk Falls. Scuba divers aided the search and the body was found around 1 30 this morning. He is the son of Dr and Mrs Neil E Hannan of Troy.
Pittsfield Housing Authority approves turnkey housing with private builders supplying low income dwellings on separate sites and bought by the city. Tax payments in lieu of taxes will cover street and utility assessments. Pittsfield Fire Muster Parade to proceed June 30 to July 4 after high entry interest. Pownal among marching companies. Alfred Nassif, 57, Nassif's Professional Pharmacy co-owner and former athlete, dies. funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church North Adams.
Washington reports the House and Senate aimed to back a compromise extending the draft to 1971 while guaranteeing four years of uninterrupted college study for undergraduates. Key provisions keep deferments until bachelor’s taken, with a prime-age induction plan and birthdate lottery rules, plus new apprentice and occupational deferments and refined conscientious objector criteria. Johnson expected to sign soon.
Rioters clashed with police in downtown Tampa spraying gunfire and bricks after the fatal shooting of 19 year old Martin Chambers. One officer died of a heart attack, 14 injured, fires lit the skyline, and authorities sealed a riot zone as Gov. Kirk and local leaders sought calm.
A three day Vermont Morgan horse tour in mid July features seven farm stops July 12 13 and a free July 14 familiarization day at Helicon Morgan Farm Bennington. Visitors learn grooming saddling leading and tack care with Vermont Champion Morgans, while other farm demonstrations occur at Tamarles Farm Dummerston South Woodstock Tunbridge Rochester Weybridge Pittsford and Manchester. Reservations encouraged via Vermont Morgan Owners Box 80 Route 2 Bennington VT 05201.
Hoosac School in Hoosick N Y celebrated its 78th commencement with 18 graduates in Memorial Hall. The cornerstone was laid for Pitt Mason hall named for the late William Pitt Mason Jr and family. Address by Rev Frederick B Wolf and awards led by Henry Dickie and Alexander Lehmann highlighted the program.
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