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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1966

Page

3

Miss Ruth Anne Leab Becomes Mrs Wadsworth

Hancock Massachusetts announces the marriage of Ruth Anne Leab daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Leab of Main Street to Ensign David Vincent Wadsworth son of Mr and Mrs Vincent D Wadsworth of East Chatham New York. The ceremony took place February 26 at Hancock Baptist Church with a reception at the Old Chatham House. The bride wore a white velvet gown with Empire bodice and Sabrina neckline. Attendants included sisters Melvin T Feathers and Karl J Langenbach and Holly Wadsworth. Best man was William Wadsworth. The groom served on the USS Fairview in New London Connecticut and holds a Trinity College degree. The couple resides at 36 Nathan Hale Street New London.

Hancock Mass Ruth Anne Leab Robert E. Leab Main Street Ens David Vincent Wadsworth Vincent D. Wadsworth East Chatham N.Y Hancock Baptist Church Jerry Morgan Chatham, N.Y Sabrina Valmore Rancourt Melvin T. Feathers Karl J. Langenbach Holly Wadsworth William Wadsworth Donald Leach Robert Talbert Watertown Conn J.g Dennis Dougherty Camden N.J New Lebanon Central High School North Adams State College Bennington High School Europe USS Fairview New London Navy Trinity College Hartford Pi Kappa Fraternity Nathan Hale St

Shoemaker Ledger Engagement Link Norton's Sally Lee

Mrs. Lee Shoemaker of Norton Street announces the engagement of her daughter Sally Lee to Frank William Ledger of Wilmington Delaware. Sally is a Brandeis and Simmons graduate and a children's librarian in Wilmington. Frank Ledger is a Wentworth Institute graduate and works in DuPont’s Experimental Development Lab while attending the University of Delaware. The wedding is set for April 2 at the Second Congregational Church.

Lee Shoemaker Norton Street Sally Lee Frank William Ledger Wilmington, del Frank Ledger Stow Mass Mr. Ledger Miss Shoemaker Bennington High School Brandeis University Simmons College Boston Institute Free Library Hudson, Mass United States Coast Guard Wentworth Institute of Technology Rosston E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Co., Inc Wilmington University of Delaware Newark Del Second Congregational

Nelson Barry engagement announced for Donna Nelson

Mr and Mrs Edward E Nelson of Montpelier announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Terrence P Barry son of Postmaster and Mrs Thomas H Barry Sr of Waterbury A 1963 graduate Donna has worked in California and now serves as secretary to Manchester town manager Terrence a 1963 Waterbury High School graduate is employed by Montpelier National Bank A summer wedding is planned

Edward E. Nelson Montpelier Donna Terrence P. Barry Thomas H. Barry Sr Waterbury Miss Nelson California Manchester Barry Waterbury High School Montpelier National Bank

Williams College Librarian to Wed Bennington Engineer

Miss Carolyn F. Nichols of Williamstown announces engagement to William W. Brown of Bennington. Nichols works at Chapin Library on Williams College campus. Brown, a Hudson Valley and University of Vermont alum, works in the manufacturing engineering department at Tansitor Electronics in Bennington. A June wedding is planned.

Williamstown Mass Oliver F. Nichols Carolyn F William W. Brown Bennington Selden S. Brown Wells Mr. Brown Miss Nichols Chapin Library Williams College Granville N.Y Hudson Valley Community College University of Vermont Tansitor Electronics

Married Johnson Young in Seattle Wedding

Miss Janet Deloris Young of Seattle became the bride of Steven John Johnson of Arlington at a Seattle ceremony Saturday. The couple's families are listed in the notice. the groom has enlisted in the U S Army for three years and has served about 18 months.

Seattle Wash Janet Deloris Young Eugene Young Steven John Johnson Stephen Johnson Battenhill Drive Arlington U.S. Army

Andrea Bruneau Weds Everett Lillie in February Announcement

Announcement of the marriage between Andrea Marie Bruneau daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bruneau of 952 East Main Street and Everett Donald Lillie son of Mr and Mrs Everett S Lillie of South Stream Road. Feb 12 ceremony followed by a small reception at the bride s home. The bride is a senior at Bennington High School and the groom a Bennington High School graduate employed at Warren Wire General Cable in Pownal. The couple reside with the groom s parents until their new house is ready.

Andrea Marie Bruneau William Bruneau East Main St Everett Donald Lillie Everett S. Lillie South Stream Road Benenington High School Bennington High School Warren Wire General Cable Pownal

Pilot Error Blamed For Most Crashes

Washington UPI reports the Civil Aeronautics Board study of 50 private plane accidents finds pilot error responsible for about 60 percent of crashes, with 56 fatalities. Poor maintenance and preflight errors account for nine cases, weather contributed to five, and a single accident involved a Cessna 337 flap design defect corrected under CAB rules.

Washington UPI Civil Aeronautics Board

Stafford Sponsors Rights Bill Seeks Civil Rights Enforcement

Eight House Republicans led by Vermont’s Robert T. Stafford plan to introduce a new civil rights bill to strengthen enforcement of the core laws since 1957. The measure would reform jury selection, boost federal penalties, protect workers, simplify prosecutions of officials, allow civil suits against state and local governments, and authorize the Justice Department to file suits. The group condemned delays in justice and argued for uniform equity nationwide.

Washington UPI Vermont Robert T. Stafford Johnson Charles McC. Mathias Jr Maryland GOP Justice Department Mr. Mathis and Stafford Alphonzo Bell California William T. Cahill New Jersey Silvio O. Conte Massachusetts Robert F. Ellsworth Kansas Peter H.B. Frelinghuysen Robert P. Griffin Michigan James Harvey Frank L. Norton Upstate New York Theodore P. Kupferman Manhattan William S. Maillard Joseph M. McDade Pennsylvania

Lobbyists Decided Fate of Power Bill in Vermont

Vermont Governor Hoff’s plan for Canadian power failed as lobbyists shaped the fate of the bill. The piece details how private power firms and race track interests used letters, telegrams, and speeches to influence lawmakers, with tactics ranging from paid meals to district pressure. It notes the 1966 session’s mix of experienced and new legislators, and how lobbyists affect decisions by diverting attention from the bill’s core aspects.

Montpelier Philip H. Hoff Vermont Farm Bureau St. Lawrence Niagara River New York State Central Vermont Public Service Corp Green Mountain Power Corp Citizens Utility Corp New York Vermont Electric Power Company VELCO Dash Hoff Canadian Power

Britons Discuss TV Debate and Lobbying Calls

London report says Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Edward Heath failed to fix terms for a Kennedy Nixon style debate before the March 31 election with Jo Grimond insisting on appearing too. In New York the ACLU urged disallowing punitive libel damages against public issues to protect free press amid lobbying critiques and legislative influence.

London UPD Harold Wilson Britain Edward Heath Wilson Heath Liberal Party Jo Grimmond New York UPI American Civil Liberties Union ACLU

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