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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1967
Page
1
North Vietnamese rockets attacked U.S. Marine artillery positions near the DMZ with more than 1000 mortar rounds. The assault, the war’s fiercest, struck near Dong Ha, with a shell hitting an ICC bunker but injuring no one before ICC members fled 40 miles to Hue.
President Johnson said Soviet Premier Kosygin agreed to talks with the United States on limiting the arms race in offensive and defensive missiles. Talks expected in Moscow at ambassadorial level with U.S. Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson. Johnson indicated both sides would continue ABM work while negotiations proceed, and he did not rule out wider participation by allies. In Vietnam, U.S. and allies reported heavy combat with 2,332 Communist deaths last week and 1,108 Viet Cong surrenders, with Marines facing tough fighting near the DMZ and a major effort to halt North Vietnamese reinforcements. The ICC began checks in the area for Geneva treaty violations.
Federal prison loomed as the next plateau in the career of James R Hoffa, the powerful Teamsters leader. At 53, Hoffa faced an eight year term ordered by federal authorities, marking a dramatic milestone in his long tenure at the helm of the union.
District Attorney Jim Garrison plans to file formal information accusing civic leader Clay Shaw of conspiring to murder President Kennedy. Shaw, former managing director of the International Trade Mart, was arrested and released on bond. the case marks Garrison's first arrest in the probe.
In Washington, Adam Clayton Powell vows to seek court relief within a week to overturn the House vote excluding him from the 90th Congress. The Harlem preacher-politician prepares to run for the vacancy as lawmakers reject the committee plan and push to bar him amid payroll and travel fund accusations.
In Peoria Illinois the Richard Speck trial resumes with four jurors seated as the Illinois Supreme Court orders Judge Herbert C Paschen to modify his controversial 16 point news guidelines. The high court did not rule on constitutional issues and Tribune Co. challenged the press restrictions. Paschen announced the changes into the record in a loud emphatic tone.
Public Service Board chairman Ernest Gibson said the office will thoroughly inspect the Delaware and Hudson tracks used by Boston and Maine in Vermont after a 16 car derailment near Fair Haven. A preliminary probe cited split rail and rust as likely causes, with B&M planning 100 car units after repairs.
New York UPI report says Harlem leaders bar Powell from his seat and blame a downtown figure "Whitey." Neighbors vow to mobilize Harlem voters to back Powell, who may seek re election with stronger support. The United Council of Harlem Organizations condemns the action as an insult to Negro voters and pledges door to door organizing to re elect Powell.
Troy Assemblyman Neil W. Kelleher backs a measure to let Family Court order restitution up to 250 dollars from parents for their children's vandalism. The bill may also require the juvenile to work for victims or pay restitution. the Council of Churches prefers community service.
Editorial examines Bennington police salary increase while Hazel Wills reviews a family heirloom and Hoosick Falls hosts an urban renewal planning meeting. Manchester school board candidates share views, reflecting a busy local agenda across pages four through six.
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