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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1966

Page

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De Gaulle Arrives in Moscow For Talks With Red Leaders

French President Charles de Gaulle lands at Vnukovo-2 in Moscow for high level talks with Soviet leaders. He arrives in a World War II uniform amid a guard of honor as a 21 gun salute signals the start of discussions amid tensions over NATO. He is accompanied by top diplomats and is eight days from a July 1 NATO withdrawal deadline.

Moscow UPI Charles de Gaulle France NATO Atlantic Alliance de Gaulle Vnukovo-2 Paris Nikolai V. Podgorny Alexei II Kosygin Phi

Stolen Documents Rejected As Evidence in Dodd Hearing

Washington reporters note the Senate Ethics Committee rejected thousands of documents stolen from Sen. Thomas J. Dodd’s office as evidence in the misconduct inquiry. Chairman John C. Stennis said copies were too stigmatized to use. Dodd, 59, attended the closed session amid spotlight coverage. James P. Boyd, former admin assistant, acknowledged involvement in removing papers. The panel has conducted extensive pre-hearing work and interviewed 25 witnesses.

Washington UPD Senate Ethics Committee Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn John C. Stennis Dmiss Dodd Klein James P. Boyd Stennis

Fugitive Shot in Georgia After 14 Hour Manhunt

In Donalsonville Georgia a 14 hour multi state chase ended when Robert Lee Williams 47 was cornered and fatally shot as he raised a shotgun at officers. Williams is accused of killing cafe owners raping a teen and wounding several others during the siege. Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent Morris Stuart was injured, face and eye reportedly at risk.

Georgia Donalsonville Robert Lee Williams Williams Georgia Bureau of Investigation Morris Stuart Esteen Bryant Ella Croon Cecil Franklin Franklin Alabama Florida FBI

Youth Killed in Baseball Accident at VOORHEESVILLE NY

Kenneth Floyd Johnston 15 of Westmere was killed during an Albany County American Legion League game when he and teammate Michael Brodie 16 collided while attempting to catch a fly ball. Johnston died en route to Albany Medical Center Hospital. Brodie suffered possible head injuries. The incident prompted urgent lifesaving efforts and an oxygen administration by sheriff's deputies.

Voorheesville N. Y Kenneth Floyd Johnston Westmere Michael Brodie Albany County American Legion League Red Cross Sheriff’s Department Johnston Albany Medical Center Ravena

Freedom Marchers to Philadelphia for 1964 rights murder scene

Leaders of the Mississippi freedom march say they will send a group of voter registration workers by car to Philadelphia, Mississippi, for a demonstration. Dr. Robert Green of SCLC notes Floyd McKissick and possibly Martin Luther King Jr. may attend. The event recalls the 1964 murders of Schwerner, Goodman, and Chaney and the 18 indicted defendants to stand trial in Meridian.

Freedom Belzoni Miss UPI Philadelphia Herb Callendar Congress of Racial Equality Core Mississippi Delta Delta Robert Green Southern Christian Leadership Conference Floyd McKissick Martin Luther King Jr Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman James Chaney Meridian Neshoba County Lawrence Rainey

Snelling Calls Road Bill Hastily Done in Vermont

In Manchester Shelburne Republican candidate Richard A. Snelling said at a Bennington County Young Republican picnic the legislature's four lane highway plan replacing U S 7 was hastily enacted. He questioned traffic counts and warned against 100 percent state funding, while stressing the need for long term highway programs and greater school aid. Opponent Thomas L. Hayes prepared to comment, criticizing Hoff on regionalization and noting support for school regionalization but not mandatory.

Manchester Richard A. Snelling Shelburne U.S Vermont Snelling Bennington County Banner Thomas L. Hayes Winston L. Prouty Hayes Philip H. Hoff Hoff Avalanche Young Republicans Fair Haven Allan B. Angney Jr Arlington Senate Paul Bohne III Bennington GOP Perry H. Merrill James Mann Waterville The Vermont Young Republicans John Perry Ferdinand Bongartz Ringheiser

Unification Vote Tomorrow In Bennington Town Meeting

Voters decide on a proposed new town charter to consolidate town government and some districts. Polls open 10 a.m. at North Bennington Fire House for north village and Bennington Elementary School for others, 10 to 7. A floor session at 8 p.m. will address advancing 1966 tax billing date and Grievance Day scheduling amid complex 1959 tax bill rules.

Secon North Bennington North Village Bennington

John Wayne Bravely Signs Autographs Under Fire

In Chu Lai Viet Nam Communist sniper fired near John Wayne as he signed autographs for Marines. Five bullets kicked up sand ten yards away before Wayne calmly resumed signing helmets and watching Marines pursue the shooter during a UPI report.

John Wayne Viet Nam Chu Lai UPI He-Man Wayne U.S

Inside Art Center Endowment Fund Debate

On the Inside Art Center announces a new endowment fund with details on page three. An editorial comments on the unification vote appears on page four. Columnist Gerald Raftery ponders modern trends, calling it the age of pink dinosaurs.

Art Center Gerald Raftery

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