Agnew Backs Clean Politics as Speeches Face Question
Vice President Spiro Agnew signed a clean politics pledge for the GOP at the Capitol signing ceremony of the 1970 fair campaign practices code. He declined to answer whether he would soften his own speaking style while Democrat John W McCormack signed for his party. The pledge commits candidates to condemn personal vilification and other smear tactics and for both parties to avoid lies and deception in campaigns.
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Traffic Study Highlights Intersections and Next Meeting
The report notes two year 1968 1969 traffic data with five to ten accidents at nine intersections and ten or more at five intersections. Village Trustees are to approve the report at the July 6 meeting. The Banner plans to publish findings and recommendations in full. Charles P Taft chaired the committee and noted pledges would be signed by active candidates. Agnew deferred remarks to the party chair. Taft said the code had been known you’ll keep it up.
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Hiring Is Static in May at Five-Year Low
WASHINGTON UPI The Labor Department announced May factory hiring stayed at the five year low reached in April. The report showed the layoff rate eased and hints of more job opportunities in the months ahead.
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Italian DC8 Lands Safely After Syria Hit Over Beirut
An Alitalia DC8 with 104 aboard was struck near Damascus by an antiaircraft shell or missile amid Israeli Syrian air combat. The jet landed safely in Beirut with no injuries. Crew and passengers praised the pilots calm handling as splinters riddled the left wing.
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Maine Education Commissioner Logan Resigns
Maine Education Commissioner William Logan Jr. announced his resignation from the $20 000 a year post on Friday. The move ends months of rumors as Logan did not disclose future plans. Logan previously served as superintendent of schools in Burlington Vermont.
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Avianca jet hijacked to Cuba from Bogota flight
A Colombian Avianca Boeing 727 with 92 aboard was hijacked en route from Cucuta to Bogota and diverted to Havana. The hijack protest cited OAS sanctions talks in Washington. It marked the year’s 20th Western Hemisphere hijack and the second Avianca incident in weeks.
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Dubcek Ousted By Czech Party
Alexander Dubcek, longtime reform leader, was expelled from the Communist party and removed from the Czechoslovak Parliament. The Central Committee meeting ended with his ouster amid hardline purges, after he had been ambassador to Turkey. Husak opposed a trial but warned against lumping ousted figures with genuine enemies of socialism. Dubcek’s whereabouts remained unknown.
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State Gets Grant For Drug Program
Washington report says Vermont OEO will get a 250000 federal grant for drug abuse efforts. Funds will support the Vermont Drug Rehabilitation Commission to coordinate state and local programs and be distributed to communities showing ability to build comprehensive drug programs.
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OBrien Blames Recession on Nixon Policies in Vermont Tour
Sen. Leo OBrien, Democrat candidate for governor, declared Vermont is in a recession and warned conditions would worsen. He accused Gov. Deane C. Davis of duplicity on economic policy, criticizing cuts to sewage plant construction and delays in highway projects while claiming efforts to aid the economy.
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Legion Auxiliary Plans For Annual Vermont Convention
Vermont Legion Auxiliary announces committee chairs for the Bennington convention July 16 to 18 led by Mrs. Martha Roy as general chair and Mrs. Jean Haley securing meeting halls. Registration opens at Hotel Putnam and Mt Anthony Country Club with a series of meetings, banquets, a tea, and a parade planned across the three days. Delegates attend sessions at Mt Anthony Union High School and Bennington Elementary School with postconvention activities at the Eagles Club.
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Group seeks end to secrecy in bishop selection
Weston businessman James Coughlin heads Concerned Catholics of Vermont and calls for open naming of a new Burlington bishop. In an open letter to the Burlington Diocesan Pastoral Council, he argues secrecy harms credibility and that participation is merely token without candidate names.
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Hoff Attacks Prouty Over Oil Quota Stand
Former Vermont governor Philip Hoff accuses Senator Winston Prouty of ignoring voters concerns in a strong critique issued from Burlington. Hoff labels Prouty indifferent to Vermont's needs amid ongoing oil quota debates.
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President Briefs News Execs on Southeast Asia Policy
President Nixon met with 38 news executives at the Western White House in San Clemente and heard confidential assessments from Defense and State Department advisers on the administration's Southeast Asian policies. Three experts then took over for further briefing, outlining viewpoints on the war course.
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Obituary for George Morin Sr. "Judd" of Bennington N H
George Morin Sr. known as Judd, a World War II Army veteran and local chef, died at Putnam Hospital after a long illness. Born February 4 1907 in Bennington he lived at 114 North St. He worked at Warner Nursing Home until 1969 and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles American Legion Post 13 and Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include two sons James George Jr. and Donald of Hoosick Falls five brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements with Mahar Son Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Bennington Rescue Squad through the funeral home.
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Bonds Approved For Two Schools In Mount Mansfield District
Voters across the Mount Mansfield School District approved a 3.3 million dollar bond to build two new middle schools in Underhill and Richmond. The district includes Bolton Huntington and Jericho and the Me City vote was 559 to 497 to ease overcrowding at Mount Mansfield Union High School and local graded schools.
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400 More Housing Units Approved in Vermont
The Vermont Housing Authority announced federal approval for an additional 400 subsidized housing units, bringing the total 1,000 unit contract to full. Acting director John Collar said HUD notified the agency the full allocation is filled under the program that covers the gap between tenant affordability and rent.
Bennington Chamber to Print Summer Weekly Events
The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce will print summer weekly events starting July 1 with notices for suppers bazaars concerts and auctions. Week-by-week notification is due by Monday. A trip reminder advises securing accident insurance and the Shea Agency offers broad coverage at attractive rates.
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College Girls Appear In Court on Drug Counts
Bennington District Court heard three cases involving college students. Cheryl Niederman 19 of North Bennington pleaded not guilty to a felony LSD possession charge with bail set at 1000 dollars and guardian appointed. Andrea Hoffman 19, initially charged with marijuana possession, received probation after the charge was downgraded to a misdemeanor. she is released under guard of her father. Michael Edward Bruce 18 faced a lewd act case with a 16-year-old and awaits further psychiatric review after a second exam ordered by Judge Morrissey. bail set at 2500 dollars and guardian appointed.
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