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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1970

Page

5

Kennedy Declines 1972 Presidential Bid in Ireland Visit

UPI reports Senator Edward M Kennedy arrived in Ireland amid security crowds and protests. He stated he would not seek the 1972 Democratic nomination, as he and wife Joan toured sites tied to the Kennedy legacy, including Shannon, Dunganstown, and the Trinity College event commemorating Edmund Burke.

Dublin UPI Edward M. Kennedy Ireland Kennedy Trinity College Massachusetts John F. Kennedy Shannon Brendan Dillon Eamon de Valera de Camp Sean Brennan New Ross John F Mary Ryan Dunganstown County Wexford Edmund Burke

Kemeny Installed As Dartmouth President On Reforms

Dr John C Kemeny installed as the 18th president of Dartmouth College promising a new era in higher education He urged faculty reorganization to reduce barriers and accelerate decision making He raised the question of admitting women and emphasized a year of discussion to reshape the institution He succeeds Dr John Sloan Dickey who becomes Third Century professor of public affairs.

Hanover N.H UPI John C. Kemeny Dartmouth College Kemeny John Sloan Dickey Dartmouth Dickey New York City Hungary Princeton University Albert Einstein Princeton

3000 Beds Cut In VA Hospitals

Washington reports nearly 5000 beds removed from use at veterans hospitals as Vietnam era demand grows. VA head Donald E. Johnson says no war wounded will face slow care, while Rep. Teague questions funding and staffing. Johnson cites lack of demand as reason. unused beds could be restored if needed.

Washington Vpi Veterans Hospitals Veterans Administration Donald E. Johnson House Veterans Committee Olin E Teague D-Tex Johnson UPI

Political tensions rise over dean resignation and university memo

Troy Gathers spat over student memorandum as Richard G. Folsom delays statement on Ronald A. Mueller resignation call. Scott Starach receives a photo of a letter urging councils to advise on recommendations. Carlton E. King condemns Kunstler, praises Kelleher for Albany State U stand. Governor Rockefeller faces legislative review of proposed sick and disabled workers benefits increases.

Troy RPI Richard G. Folsom Ronald A. Mueller School of Humanities and Social Sciences Scott Starach Troy Police Benevolent Association U.S Carlton E. King Saratoga Springs Chicago 7 William Kunstler Albany Rockefeller

Around Vermont Sales Tax Revenue Doubles

The Davis administration projected net $16 million in 3 percent sales tax receipts, up $1 million from January estimates, nearly doubling earlier predictions. Revenue estimator Kenneth McCart cited revisions to fiscal 1971, with Ronald Crisman noting a $735,000 upward adjustment and total tax intake near $110 million versus $109.1 million in the governor's budget.

House Appropriations Committee

Moynihan remark sparks Vermont civil rights anger

Vermont civil rights leaders condemn Daniel Moynihan for remarks suggesting a period of benign neglect for black Americans. Dr. Cleveland Williams calls the idea asinine while NAACP president William Meyer says Vermont Negroes distrust such comments. The Moynihan memorandum appeared in the Sunday New York Times.

Burlington UPD Vermont Daniel P. Moynihan Nixon Moynihan America Cleveland Williams St. Michael’s College The NAACP Williams William Meyer Sunday New York Times

Vermont Governor says new HR department won’t endanger federal grants

Gov. Davis said federal grants of 2¢ million remain safe after the creation of a proposed state Human Resources Department. He met with Attorney General Mitchell who said the agency’s structure would pose no problems. Mental Health Commissioner Leopold warned that exempt officials limit could risk funds under merger plans. Secretary Reed said Mitchell indicated multiple exempt employees may exist at various management levels.

Washington, D.C UPI Davis Vermont John Mitchell Jonathan Leopold Leopold Fred Reed Mitchell

Rutland man arraigned in hit and run death

Edward J. McDonald 32 of Castleton was arraigned in Vermont District Court on charges of leaving the scene of an accident in the death of Alexander Walczuk 45 who was struck Friday night along Route 4 in West Rutland. McDonald posted 1000 bail and turned himself in after police seized his pickup for lab analysis.

Rutland UPI Edward J. McDonald Castleton Vermont West Rutland McDonald Alexander Walczuk Route 4

Berkshire stamp controversy stirs first day mail plans

Controversy over the Herman Melville first day stamp issue and Pittsfield rush to obtain envelopes for a March 7 cancellation prompts New Bedford officials to offer cooperation to the Berkshire Stamp Club. George Gray to fly many envelopes into Pittsfield for the event.

Pittsfield Herman Melville New Bedford Berkshire Museum Stamp Club Stamp Club George Gray

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