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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1967

Page

10

Troy Man Fined in Court for Disturbing the Peace

A Troy, New York man, Ernest Marro, 45, was fined $208.60 in District Court after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace by assaulting Det. Peter Barton of the state police at Green Mountain Park on March 16. Marro, intoxicated at the racetrack clubhouse, refused to leave and caused a loud scuffle after Barton asked him to depart. He later claimed to have a heart attack, but was found to be all right.

Troy, N.Y Green Mountain Park Peter Barton Ernest Marro George M. Fienberg Fienberg Marro Barton Henry F. Sobol Bondville Connecticut Alaska Hawaii Sobol Harvey Carter Jr Ernest L. Mears Albany Bennington Edwin F. Hoard North Bennington House of Correction Hoard Atty Roger L. MacBride Halifax John H. Luinetti South Londonderry Peru Luinetti

Vermont Tax Reform Debate Sparks Pro and Con

Vermont lawmakers hear a proposal linking state tax to federal tax. Backers claim a tax cut for married couples with two children under 40,000. Critics say the plan shifts burden to low income and ties Vermont to federal whims.

Witherspoon Mereness Vermont Congress Tax Department

Bennington Girl Directs UVM Play To Be Staged Here Next Week

Ann Marie Goyette of Bennington directs the University of Vermont Playtimers in a stage adaptation of James Thurber Many Moons. The tour visits 14 elementary schools in 12 Vermont towns and Granby, Quebec, from March 27 to April 3, with performances in Bennington and Molly Stark Schools.

Bennington Burlington Playtimers University of Vermont Ann Marie Goyette Vermont Quebec James Thurber Molly Stark Granby Que Thurber Miss Goyette Willard E. Goyette Main St University Speech and Drama Department

Pilgrims Weather Storm To Calvary On Good Friday In Jerusalem

A stormy Good Friday in Jerusalem sees pilgrims trek toward Calvary under rain and barbed barriers dividing Arab and Jew. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre hosts the washing of feet by the Latin patriarch as bells fall silent. Visitors from Beirut and UN diplomats travel amid security measures and enduring squabbles over control of the sacred site.

Jerusalem Jordan UPI Calvary Jesus Christ Christ Church of the Holy Sepulchre Beirut Lebanon United Nations Holy Jerusalems Church of the Sepulchre

Building slippage hits street after trailer strikes snowbank

Chicago police search for a man after a 20 foot square building slipped from a trailer at Fifth and Cicero Avenues on Sunday. Witnesses say the vehicle hit a snowbank and left. the structure toppled into the street.

Chicago UPI Fifth and Cicero Avenues

Slaphappy slalom set for Prospect Mountain ski area

Bennington brief notes an Easter themed slalom event Sunday afternoon at Prospect Mount ski area with costumed entries. It also advertises YMCA summer job openings for lifeguards supervisors and instructors with applications at the YMCA office and interviews arranged with Leonard Black or Loomis Dana, contact telephone 17-7316.

Prospect Mount YMCA Leonard Black Loomis Dana

Hoosick Falls Man Injured In Accident

John Calhoun of 1 Abbott Street Hoosick Falls was struck by a car on New York Route 7 about a mile west of the Vermont line. He was taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital with head and internal injuries and was listed in fair condition. State police had no release details by noon. He was transported by Hoosick Falls Rescue Squad. A correction notes a market ad misprint and local advertisements follow.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Putnam Memorial Hospital Vermont John Calhoun Abbott St New York State Calhoun Putnam Memorial

Plane crash near Da Nang kills eight students

United States study group members are among the victims of a Vietnam crash. Names are withheld pending next of kin. The plane from Saigon to Hue landed in Da Nang after bad weather, then crashed in coastal mountains. Earlier Thursday an AC47 Dragonship crash injured three but killed none.

United States Saigon Hue da Nang U.S Bien Hoa

Arlington Molding worker Frederick Squires dies at 53

Frederick E Squires 53 longtime Mack Molding employee of Arlington died unexpectedly Thursday night at his home. Born October 3 1913 in Arlington he was a truck driver and Teamsters Local 597 member. Survived by wife Rita son Frederick Jr three daughters Nancy Joanne Gail and a Sunderland resident. a brother Walter Squires East Arlington. one grandson and cousins. Calling hours today 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Hanson Walbridge Arlington with Rev Clement Belcher officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery family plot to follow. Adele A Currier 80 of Rye widow of Richard D Currier died Wednesday in Portsmouth NH hospital. Born March 23 1886 in Brooklyn NY she moved to Rye five years ago from Dorset. Active in 4 H and member of United Church of Dorset and East Rupert. Survivors include son Richard D Currier Greenland NH two daughters Thomas J Morris Rye and Forrest Gates Jr Johnstown NY nine grandchildren a great grandson brother Edward Ames Rutland sister Miss Mary M Ames Rye several nieces and nephews. Memorial service Tuesday 4 p.m. Rye Bethany Congregational Church.

Arlington Frederick E.i Squires Mack Molding Co Marvin E Lillian Strunk) Squires Mack Molding Teamsters Union No St. James Episcopal Church Mary Rita Squires Frederick Jr Nancy Joanne Gail Condon Sunderland Walter Squires East Arlington Hanson- Walbridge St. James Episcopal Clement G. Belcher Evergreen Cemetery Rye N.H Adele A, Currier Richard D. Currier Dorset Portsmouth Brooklyn N.Y Currier United Church of East Rupert Richard D, Currier Greenland Thomas J. Morris Forrest Gates Jr Johnstown Edward Ames Rutland Mary M. Ames Rye Bethany Congregational Church

One-Time Hoff Supporter Chides Chief Executive

A former Hoff supporter in the Vermont House criticized Governor Hoff on the floor, arguing his chastisement of the majority is unfounded. W Arthur Simpson of Lyndon, a veteran lawmaker, urged that the legislature shares blame for many bills and urged a return to time-tested Vermont ideals amid a national sense of stagnation. His remarks, delivered on a personal privilege basis, drew applause and highlighted his long-standing independence from party.

Montpelier Hoff W. Arthur Simpson Lyndon House Simpson Vermont King Vermont Heritage

Obituary notices from Hoosick Falls and Arlington area

Funeral services were held for Ralph S. Bullock retired agriculture instructor of Hoosick Falls Central School conducted by Rev Robert J Springer and burial in Glens Falls Cemetery. In Arlington 17 year old William Gray Miles fatally injured while skiing at Bromley had services at St James Episcopal Church with entombment planned at Evergreen Cemetery. Also services for World War I veteran Herbert M Wilkie were held at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home with interment at Park Lawn Cemetery and spring burial planned at Soldiers Home cemetery. attendees included Col Edward Giles and American Legion Post 13. Survivors and mourners span multiple Arlington and nearby communities.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Ralph S. Bullock Hoosick Falls Central School Robson Home Robert J. Springer First United Church, Presbyterian Mr. Bullock Glens Falls Cemetery George W. Chatfield Kenneth O. Gifford Guy H. Phillips John C. W. Rowley William Peckham Bernard Balder Philip Leonard Arlington William Gray Miles Bromley St. James Episcopal Church Clement G. Belcher Arthur Moody Richard Miles III Frederick M. Fritz Lexington Mass Donald Marsh Daulton Mann Jr Peru Donald Kendall III Scott Macfarlane Michael Bouscaren Fayetteville, N.Y Herbert M. Wilkie Soldiers’ Home Hanson - Walbridge W. Earle Forman First Church of God Wilkie Col Edward Giles Kenneth Baker Winston Luther Edward Rood James Hamilton American Legion Post 13 Park Lawn Cemetery Mr. Forman

Collision Kills Nine In Texas

A station wagon with 15 people collided head on with a single-occupant car in Texas, killing nine including four children. Seven died at the scene, two later in hospital. Victims included Juan Pedro de la Cruz and his family from Pleasanton and five Jimenez relatives from San Antonio. The other occupants were injured. the families were returning from a church service.

San Antonio Tex UPI Juan Pedro de la Cruz Bertha Sammy Pleasanton Geneva Vallarreal Pablo Jimenez Pablo Paul Ernest Naomi Jimenez Yolande de la Cruz Ernestina Peter Alex Richard Becky

Hospital Notes March 23 1967 Admissions and Births

On Thursday March 23 1967 admissions include Donna Lee Morse of Bennington. Discharges feature Mrs Patricia Hickok and son of Bennington, William Baertschi of Hoosick Falls, Harry E Russell of Eagle Bridge, and Mrs Virginia Ann Percey and son of Shaftsbury, plus Robert Ewer of Manchester Center. Births record Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nichol Box 294 Arlington a son March 23 and Mr and Mrs Thomas Maynard 113 Soule Street a son March 23.

Patricia Hickok Bennington William Baertschi Hoosick Falls Harry E. Russell Eagle Bridge N.Y Virginia Ann Percey Shaftsbury Robert Ewer Manchester Center Kenneth Nicholson Box 294 Arlington Thomas Maynard Soule St

Easter and Ostern origins tied to Ostern goddess feast

Astronomy notes explain that Easter and Ostern derive from the feast of Ostern celebrated by the ancient Saxons. From Rome's Vesta temple fire came the European practice of lighting Easter fires to bless those within the glow and promise fruitful fields.

Vesta Rome

Congress in 90th session sees split views at ten week mark

At the ten week point Democratic leaders praise the pace of the 90th Congress while Republican leaders call it a flop. Carl Albert foresees adjournment by August, while Gerald Ford and Everett Dirksen decry inaction. Mansfield cites significant achievements and pending major bills.

Washington UPI House Senate Carl Albert Congress Albert Gerald R. Ford Ford Johnson

Ford Blames LBJ Tax Plan For Spending Decline

UPI report quotes House minority leader Gerald Ford blaming President Johnson's proposed 6 percent surcharge on personal and corporate taxes for reduced consumer spending and a possible recession. Ford urged withdrawal of the tax increase to restore confidence, noting broad support in Congress for the stance.

Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield 90Th Congress House Vietnam India Johnson Latin America Adam Clayton Powell Thomas J. Dodd Washington UPI Gerald R. Ford Michigan Congress

24 Year Old Arraigned In Burlington

James Michael Pello 24 formerly of Bennington pleaded not guilty in Chittenden District Court to assault with intent in the Colette Newsstand case on Church Street Burlington He is jailed on $10000 bail The arrest followed the Sunday incident in which a clerk Mary McLaughlin 16 was slugged and cash taken and a further $85 stolen from her purse Police and sheriff officers cooperated in the investigation resulting in the arraignment and arrest in Brattleboro Wednesday afternoon

Burlington James Michael Pello Bennington Chittenden Chittenden County Pello Colette Church St Brattleboro Robert Abare Mary McLaughlin Earle B. McLaughlin Church Street McLaughlin Patrick J. Leahy Winooski Donald Savard Abare Fred Myers Joseph Maynard Sheriff’s Department Leahy

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