U.S. to Withdraw Combat Brigade in Vietnam
U.S. command says the 196th Infantry Brigade will be deactivated ending its ground combat role in upper South Vietnam. Da Nang airbase guard duties shift to South Vietnam’s 3rd Infantry Division, which previously broke up after Quang Tri loss. The move affects about 1,080 personnel from the brigade headquarters and battalions, with remaining units likely deactivated within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
196Th
South Vietnam
3Rd Infantry Division
Quang Tri
46Th Infantry
82Nd Artilery
1St Infantry
21St Infantry
McGovern honored for World War II service and police blotter notes
McGovern completed 35 bombing missions and earned a Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters after being promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1945 and discharge six months after war end. Bennington police reported an Route 7 collision near Monument Plaza Shopping Center between a 1969 Peugeot driven by Dr. Walter B. LaGrange and a 1972 Chevrolet driven by Robert J. Connell, with no injuries but moderate front and rear damage. A separate Valentine Street car fire early evening caused unknown damage. owner still sought.
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McGovern
Bennington
Monument Plaza
Walter B. LaGrange
Robert J. Connell
Shopping Center
LaGrange
Connell
Valentine Street
Mills Drops Dream Ticket With Kennedy Running Mate
Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas proposed a dream ticket with himself as Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy as running mate. Mills said Kennedy could make a great vice president and viewed it as a stepping stone to the top job. He also said he would consider a VP run if Kennedy led the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPL
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Sen
Kennedy
Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mt Anthony class of 1972 graduation ceremony speech and awards
Senior Cole urged action to shape the future while noting learning comes from effort and risk. Mt Anthony band performed Sine Nomine and Rhythm of the Winds under Jerome Campbell. Acting-Principal Paul Al Fairfield led ceremonies with awards. Diplomas were handed as rain forced indoor commencement.
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Cole
Mark Twain
Williams
Ericson
Mt. Anthony
Jerome Campbell
Allen Barnes
Bennington Lutheran Church
Thomas Steffen
Second Congregational Church
Paul— al Fairfield
David Ader
Orientation Week Opens for UVM Class of 1976
The University of Vermont welcomed 1767 freshmen with two day orientation sessions through June 28. Sessions run for six date ranges and involve 130 to 420 students each. About 1470 parents are expected to attend with their children. Head residents will assist, and Harris-Millis hosts the orientation HQ.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
UVM
Harris-Millis
The
Family Associates
Crime commission approves 860000 in local grants
The Governors Commission on Crime Control and Prevention approved 20 grants totaling 860000 for local and state agencies. Funds cover juvenile police hires in Springfield South Burlington and Brattleboro, riot control equipment, Chittenden strike team continued funding, and a Burlington youth service center model.
Bennington teens gain summer work referral service
A Teen referral service for Bennington area youths will begin June 2 in cooperation with the Manpower office. Kathleen Shiels, 17, coordinator and Mt. Anthony student, will work weekdays at the Manpower Development Center to gather job leads and employer preferences while arranging Gearnings and evaluations for the Summer Neighborhood Youth Corps.
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Bennington
Ted
Better Communications Committee
Southwest Vermont Supervisory ‘Union
Kathleen Shiels
Mt. Anthony
Miss Shiels
Sail
Area
Rowonder
School Board
Main St
Woolworth
Obituary of Catherine M. Cone of Bennington
Catherine M Cone a longtime Bennington resident died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born July 14 1903 in Bennington she was daughter of Martin Cone and Mary Greehey Cone. She worked for Mrs Elmer Johnson of North Bennington and belonged to St Francis de Sales Church and Altar Rosary Society. Survived by two brothers Francis J Cone and Robert E Cone both of Bennington and a nephew, nieces and cousins. Funeral from Mahar and Son Funeral Home Monday at 9 30 am and at St Francis de Sales Church at 10 am Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Bennington Rescue Squad through Mahar and Son Funeral Home.
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Catherine M. Cone
W. Main St
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
Miss Cone
Martin Cone
Mary Greehey Cone
Elmer Johnson
North Bennington
St. Francis de Sales Church
Altar Rosary Society
Spm
Park Lawn Cemetery
North Adams State College grad Timothy Guetti earns biology BA
Timothy Guetti son of Mr and Mrs Reno Guetti of North Bennington graduated June 4 from North Adams State College with a biology BA He is a 1967 Bennington Cathalia High School graduate and attended Yorkshire Community College He will teach at Arlington Menncial High School this fall and lives with his wife Linda at Anne Bella trailer park in Benet
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Timothy Guetti
Reno Guetti
North Bennington
North Adams State College
Bennington Cathalia High School
Yorkshire Community College
Arlington Menncial High School
Linda
Anne Bella
Funeral for Edward J. Whitman Sr. in Bennington
The military funeral for Edward J. Whitman Sr. of Morgan Street Bennington was held at St Francis de Sales Church. Rev John Hamilton officiated the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Bearers included James Bishop Roger Evans Gordon Hose Charles Blake Leonard Farrington and Leo Gauthier. Fr Hamilton led rosary services Thursday night by the Bennington Rural Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Burial followed in Park Lawn Cemetery with committal prayers and flag folding by WLF.W Post 1332 Bennington members. Whitman World War I veteran died Tuesday afternoon after a long illness.
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Edward J. Whitman SR
Morgan Street
Bennington
St. Francis de Sales
John Hamilton
Mahar
San Funeral
James Bishop
Roger Evans
Gordon Hose
Charles Blake
Leonard Farrington
Leo Gauthier
Park Lawn Cemetery
Fr. Hamilton
Joseph, King
Thomas Meehan
Wlf.w. Post
Meehan
Whitman
Prospect School to Close for Summer June 19
Bennington brief notes the Prospect School will close Monday June 19 and reopen Tuesday June 20 with summer hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Prospect School
Town tours a new Murray Hill housing site and soil map
A municipal sewer plan eases a ledge rock problem at a Murray Hill condo site, where experts note drainage and bedrock require deep pipe work. Dondero explains officials will map soil types for Manchester and other towns, funded by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, with Vermont coverage planned.
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Murray Hill
Ledge Rock
Dondero
Murray Ifill
Manchester
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Vermont
Harmon's Promotion to First Lieutenant in Army
William G. Harmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Warmon, is now a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was promoted May 28 and serves with Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A 1967 graduate of Mit Anthony Union High School.
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William G. Harmon
Warren Warmon
U.S. Army
Co. A
Iston
Sth Special Forces Group
Airborne
Fort Bragg
N.C
Mit. Anthony Union High School
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Annis Kip
West Mountain Road
Shaftsbury
Robert C. Kip
Park Street
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy
N.Y
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Boxe
Vermont Real Estate Commission
Ramada Inn
Environmental Agency
Farmers Home Administration
Vermont Home Mortgage Credit Agency
V.A. Loan Program
Crime Commission
Wallingford
Deane C. Davis
Commission
Philip McCartheys
Bennington-Rutland
Bennington Briefs
Bensington
Ronnington
Bammer Puhlicking Corp
New York
Matthews
Fhanove
Cutten
Howe Dellvery
Sore Edie
Dimonths
Cate Poole
Mt Benningon
Rutland
First National Stores
North Bennington Road
Hennington, Virment
Pny
Bennington, VT
Nichols
Trey
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