15 Mar 1963
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
1
Mt Anthony Union School District directors defers action for a week after a 1.65 million bond for a regional high school fails by a narrow margin. The board cites strong support in votes and offers to review cost estimates and construction plans with any citizen as it studies public opinion and any misinformation before deciding on next steps.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards clarifies that selling to nonwhite buyers in all white neighborhoods is not a code violation. Version of Article 5 states realtors should not introduce property practices detrimental to values, with a case cited where occupancy was not a factor. The change, in effect since earlier years, rests with local boards, though NAREB lacks direct enforcement power.
Lt. Gov. Ralph A. Foote presented a major Republican program to the Vermont legislature opposing Gov. Philip H. Hoff. Foote, seen as the likely GOP gubernatorial candidate next year, called Hoff's program undefined and listed items to push through this session, all opposed by Hoff.
Vermont lawmakers vote 157 to 63 to support a proposed constitutional amendment ending the poll tax in federal elections. Debate features Rep. Granai switching to support and Rep. Hebard’s warning about rabble voting, while opponents warn it infringes on states rights.
American lyric soprano Frances McCann, 42, was found shot near her room at the Bernini-Bristol hotel in Rome. Police identified 54-year-old hotel resident Ernest Boxmann as the shooter who then killed himself. A separate political debate mentions poll taxes and voting rights in the U S House remarks with Rep W Clark Hutchison and Rep Richard Schmidt debating the issue.
Gov Philip Hoff and a Republican legislator trade charges of radicalism amid a dispute over ties between the John Birch Society and the Committee for Economic Freedom. Willis Stone testified to the Vermont House on a proposed Liberty amendment to end the federal income tax.
Washington reports the Soviet Union lags in meeting a mid March promise to withdraw thousands from Cuba. About 1,800 to 1,900 have left on four ships since Feb 18, with the Grazia already sailing and the Admiral Nasimov set to depart Havana this weekend with about 2,000 specialists.
President Orlich says next week's presidential meeting in San Jose will push effective Central American economic aid and collective action against Castroism. He notes Costa Rica will offer moral support and calls for development funding, tax reforms, and international agency help to curb communism.
Irving Adler responds to columnist Sam Ogden about Vermont reapportionment as the new school board meets for the first time in Manchester.
An AP analysis notes the Communist world denounces Kennedy's San Jose talks in Costa Rica with Central American leaders. It reports fears of violence, Cuba-related subversion, and heavy security while presidents discuss economic issues and a Central American common market with possible U.S. aid.
Florida lawmakers held a hearing on how to slow economic strain from Cuban exiles in Miami. Witnesses argued for broader national resettlement, with concerns from labor and black community leaders about job displacement and rising hunger.
French ex-Premier Georges Bidault says he will not quit politics or relinquish opposition leadership to Charles de Gaulle. Bavarian officials warned asylum would require movement limits and a police escort while Bidault asked the government about conditional terms in a public letter.
U S prosecutors press a civil antitrust action against General Motors and dealer associations despite a criminal acquittal. Judge Thurmond Clarke found no unfair restraint of trade though noting attempts to suppress Chevrolet sales, while promising continued enforcement to protect consumers and industry rights.
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