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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1963
Page
1
Lt Gov Ralph Foote forecast a mid June adjournment after considering major GOP proposals. revival of Vermont UVM funds, creation of a mental health department, ETV network bonds, and a forests and parks program. He opposed Hoff’s plan for a year long study and an early May adjournment, predicting a later special session.
The Vermont House considered a three percent sales tax on all tangible personal property with Gov. Hoff threatening a veto if it reaches him. Rep. Lawrence E. Franklin predicted $12 million annual revenue, while Lt. Gov. Foote questioned need for the tax. The chamber also advanced a poll tax repeal amendment and passed a learner's permit bill for drivers 14 and older, renewable until age 16.
Bennington villagers prepare for a sparsely attended annual meeting with 20 ballot items. Key propositions seek funds for water fluoridation 2500 dollars, water system expansion 20000 dollars, and a 4000 dollar firehouse fund. Incumbents face no contests. Absentee voting shows very low turnout.
President Kennedy announced an executive order shifting most draft eligible fathers from class 1A to class 3A, exempting doctors dentists and veterinarians who meet qualifications. The move aims to keep quotas filled without drafting fathers while Kennedy rests at Palm Beach before Latin America talks. Atty. Gen. Kennedy and two of his children accompanied the President to Florida. he plans to return Monday.
The piece outlines decades of fluoridation controversy and supports water fluoridation to reduce tooth decay. It notes scientists agree artificial fluoridation lowers decay rates, while debates over politics, newspaper costs, and public opinion persist. It cites costs and health implications and mentions ongoing page continuation.
Senator Winston Prouty of Vermont says the choice of a Boston area site for NASA’s 350 million electronics research center may be political. He proposes Ethan Allen Air Force Base near Lake Champlain as an alternative and meets NASA Administrator James E. Webb to discuss Vermont location.
A federal grand jury indicted Great Atlantic and Pac Tea Co and H P Hood and Sons on conspiracy to monopolize the milk trade in Greater Boston. Hood faced counts of trying to monopolize and restrain trade and Robinson Patman Act violations. Cumberland Farms named as main jug dealer. Maximum penalties include 50 000 per Sherman Act count and 5000 per Robinson Patman count. The case stems from an 18 month probe.
Four foes attack the Cuban embassy in Havana seeking refuge in Uruguay. one is killed and one wounded straining Cuban Uruguayan ties. Washington reports agitation over Cuba while Moscow withdrawals remain unconfirmed. Bidault declares he would rather resign Germany than yield to Gaullist challenge. Rep Celler cites a Canada price fixing group demanding U.S. publishers with Canadian newsprint ties.
Eight nonaligned nations at Geneva agreed on joint proposals to revive test ban negotiations. They reached unanimous agreement on a memorandum to be submitted next week, with Mbu of Nigeria leading the neutrals. They will publish only after explicit approval by all eight governments.
Washington reports secrecy as Moscow says it will withdraw several thousand troops from Cuba by mid March. Western officials estimate 17 000 Soviet personnel on the island a month ago with about 5 000 combat troops in four battalions. exact counts remain unclear. In Havana a large passenger ship possibly carrying up to 2000 people and hundreds of young Russians arrived at the waterfront amid crowds outside the Adm. Nasimov. Cuban militiamen engage four foes of Fidel Castro at the Uruguayan Embassy residence leaving one killed and one wounded as refugees crowd nearby.
A bomb damaged the Rolls-Royce Room at King Arthur's Pub 126 S Wells St Chicago. The blast brought total bombed or burned venues in the area to 23 over two years. Gov Kerner called a multi county meeting after a show of force that mocks law enforcement.
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