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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
5
Gov. Philip H Hoff said before deciding on an east west highway across northern New England states data on economic benefits costs alternate routes and engineering must be collected. He spoke at the Burlington hearing noting support for a Maine to New York via New Hampshire Vermont link could boost regional development.
Nelson Rockefeller will arrive in Burlington at 5 30 p m Tuesday to meet Vermont's 12 national convention delegates. Eight live in the state with nine favoring Nixon. two support Rockefeller and one is uncommitted. In Bristol five towns reject a 150000 bond for a new high school with most bonds funds nearly finished.
A nine car St Johnsbury and Lamoille County heavy freight train derailed near Morrisville, Vermont on Route 15A near Tinney Bridge. Crews will attempt today to right five derailed cars including two box cars a gondola and two lime laden special cars. No injuries reported and investigators seek the cause as the train was en route from Morrisville to Wolcott.
Mrs. Vera Zinter, 54, of Williamsville New York, was killed Thursday when the car she rode in collided with a truck on Vermont Route 100B.
New York state police seek a light blue four headlight car tied to a hit and run that injured 17 year old Gerald N. Lincourt of Rensselaer on Routes 9 and 20 around midnight Monday. Lincourt is in critical condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital after surgery. Authorities describe the car as a 1964 1966 or 1967 GM model with dual front headlights and urge a light colored Cadillac operator to contact investigators as a potential witness.
Three Schenectady area GE workers won the state lottery's $100,000 grand prize. Thomas Walker of Scotia Stanley Mrozek of Schenectady and Herbert Hitchcock of Ballston Spa shared the win, with Walker the purchasing agent. The fifth ticket bought by the trio hit the Musketeers in Post Position 9 Grand Tier. Hitchcock exclaimed that nine was a good position. The men initially doubted the news.
Donovan and O Connors protest a New York Daily News report calling Bonnie Pearson’s death a rape murder. Bruce D McConnell pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received an 8 to 12 year state prison sentence. An associate said medical evidence did not show rape or sexual intercourse. Pittsfield district attorney confirmed the statement.
Edward P. Moran 53 of Adams New York received 15 days in Rockland County Jail on each of two counts after a magistrate found him guilty of driving an unregistered car and operating without a license. He was arrested by Sgt David E Shea of the Palisades Interstate Police in Bear Mountain while abandoning a 1961 Volkswagen sed an later found to be stolen from Ken s Motor Sales in the area.
Three quarters of Mt. Greylock Regional High School's 149 graduates from the Class of 1968 plan to pursue further education this fall. The guidance department reports 114 students intend to advance, including 76 to four year colleges, 31 to two year schools, and seven to technical and nursing programs.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD Mass UPI Remi Brooke 19 daughter of Senator Edward W Brooke Republican Mass first Negro elected to national office will wed a service member in a ceremony on Martha's Vineyard sources said notable guests including politicians and social figures are expected to attend the private event on the island with further details held by the Brooke family and the couple.
New England Regional Commission staff will recommend Vermont receive 40000 dollars to accelerate the State Housing Authority program. Local Affairs Director James Finneran said Vermont will share in 125000 in grants for demonstration housing projects. Funds will help set up private nonprofit corporations to aid local agencies in establishing housing for low income families and the elderly, with the state managing units and collecting rents. Other states include Rhode Island 65000, Connecticut 5000, and Maine 10000.
The attorney general's office will seek court action for alleged conservation law violations unless compliance is achieved by set deadlines. Atty. Gen. James L. Oakes announced proceedings against the Canadian National Railway for an oil leak at Island Pond and court action against several violators of the 1968 Anti-Billboard Law. He noted a loophole would require illegal billboards removal by court order and told Waterbury town officials to install a sanitary landfill or incinerator within 60 days.
Burlington officials face a July 8 deadline from the Vermont Labor Relations Board to decide if the Burlington Firefighters Association can be the official bargaining agent for city firemen. Mayor Francis Cain questions the association’s legal authority while noting its original purpose included benefits for firemen and their families.
MONTPELIER UPI Asst Atty Gen Frank Mahady, a Republican candidate for Windsor County State's Attorney, says if elected he will draft legislation to outlaw loansharking in Vermont. He adds he would be amazed if Vermont didn't, and notes preparedness for organized crime.
MEDFORD MASS UPI Alvin Anderson a locksmith thought a four foot brown snake was harmless so he threw it from a Tufts dorm window. University police now seek a boa constrictor which could grow to 10 or 15 feet and pose danger. The snake likely belonged to a student who moved away or did not take it home.
In Coventry England a dramatic eight foot metal pile sits between Hepworth and Moore works in a cathedral sculpture show. An onlooker calls it angular and daring while another says not in my book. An official labels it rubbish and probes are launched. Twenty metal technology students from Lanchester College welded the scrap, but no action is planned.
A Vermont minister told the Legislative Council Sabbath Breaking Study Committee that recent relaxations of Sunday Blue Laws have encouraged licentiousness. Retailers and lawmakers voiced opposition to repeal, with store officials arguing for open Sundays driven by business needs, while many merchants prefer keeping Sundays closed. The committee reconsiders the Blue Laws after 1968 failed to pass a one day rest concept.
Montreal reports a 1200 member strike by Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers Union halts 60 ships in the St Lawrence Seaway. Dispute stems from wage demands of 18 percent after government offers of 6 percent now and 6 percent next year. Prime Minister Trudeau calls the offer fair and reasonable as owners attempt to free vessels before deadlines.
Gov. Hoff announced Brightlock Hospital receiving a 400000 grant for the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital project. The funds from the Economic Development Administration and New England Regional Commission will back a 4.5 million, 100 bed facility serving 29 000 people across 26 towns near St Johnsbury and nearby New Hampshire communities. Local funds total 4395900 with additional 55000 federal support.
The 1969 Vermont Legislature will receive a bill to allow court ordered wire tapping and electronic surveillance. Drafted by Attorney General James L. Oakes the proposal targets organized crime and mirrors Maine state bills and Supreme Court guidelines. Only the attorney general or a designated official with governor approval can seek warrants, signed by a state high court judge, with probable cause and detailed tapping terms required. Wire taps would be limited to murder, armed robbery, prostitution, kidnapping, extortion, jury tampering, bribery, gambling, tax evasion, and narcotics trafficking.
In St. Albans a Franklin County Grand Jury is set for June 28 to hear evidence in the first degree murder case of Charles Barrett 22 of St. Albans. Barrett is accused of stabbing Clifton Combs 56 of Richford to death May 18 behind City Hall. Barrett pleads innocent and is held in Windsor Prison on $50,000 bail.
Richard C. Thomas of Montpelier, a Republican candidate for secretary of state, endorses the Vermont land sales practices act. He urges disclosure of land title conditions to curb false advertising and high pressure sales. The bill would require full disclosure by promoters and designate the secretary of state as service of process agent for noncriminal proceedings.
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