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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1969

Page

5

Convicted Navyman Denies Intention To Sell Secrets

Navy petty officer first class C Edward Wine of Marlborough Denmark denied plans to sell classified materials to the Russians after pleading guilty to mishandling secret documents. The 32 year old, serving a three year term at Newport Rhode Island Naval Base, testified the material consisted of six 3 by 5 cards on engine details of American and foreign ships collected during a 1968 Skate patrol. He claimed an intermediary tried to pressure him, and that he was drunk at the time. The Navy reviews his conviction and sentence legality.

Hartford, Conn UPI C. Edward H. Wine Marlborough Newport R.I Karen Wine Navy Skate New London Connecticut Fulton Key West Fla Manchester Florida New York City Middletown Naval Investigative Service NIS U.S Thomas F. Parker Mr. X Manchester Police Department Connecticut State Police Navy Bureau of Personnel

Davis Will End Irasburg Affair Next Month

Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis said he plans to finalize the Irasburg Affair within two weeks. The episode began with the July 19 shotgun attack on Rev. David Johnson Sr.’s home and has drawn scrutiny of Public Safety Commissioner Erwin Alexander and the state police.

Montpelier UPI Irasburg Deane C. Davis David Johnson Sr Davis Erwin Alexander P Tip H. Hoff Alexander State Police

Six Hurt in Pico Peak Chairlift Break

SHERBURNE UPS Two skiers were in satisfactory condition at a Rutland hospital after a mile long Pico Peak chairlift derailed, dumping six people. About 80 evacuated as one bearing failed, causing the highest chair to hang around 30 feet high. The resort aims to have the lift back in operation by next weekend.

Sherburne UPS Rutland Pico Peak Anthony Noto Pelham Manor N.Y Curt van Gendern Simsbury Conn Bruce Beldon

Politics Overshadow Vermont New York youth project

Rod A. Rogers of New York City, who led Ripton's interracial program, said personal politics overshadowed goals. He insisted only staff dedication kept the summer’s project from failing and noted COPA’s ties to sponsoring agencies were more affected by politics than youth needs.

Burlington UPI New York City Ripton Rod A. Rogers Vermont COPA

Masked bandit robs South Burlington grocery with gun

South Burlington police pursue a masked armed robber who held up a grocery food store, escaping with more than $1,000 in cash and checks. The suspect wore a handkerchief mask, a red and plaid hunting shirt, tan pants and an Army cap.

South Burlington UPS

Senate advances Lt Governor pay raise to final reading

The Vermont Senate moved the bill to final reading with a 22-4 vote to raise the lieutenant governor's pay by 5500 dollars and set a 2000 dollar expense fund. The panel rejected increases for the auditor, treasurer, and secretary of the state. Lt Gov Thomas Hayes cited his $12000 salary as insufficient to support his family.

Moeser Named Chairman of Vermont State Colleges Board

William O. Moeser of Springfield was elected chairman of the board of trustees of the Vermont State Colleges at Lyndon State College. He succeeds Walter N. Cook of Johnson whose term expired. Moeser, a patent law specialist and decade long town moderator of Springfield, was chosen at the annual meeting in Lyndon Center.

Lyndon Center UPI William O. Moeser Springfield Vermont State Colleges Moeser Walter N. Cook Johnson Lyndon State College

Albany Youth Announces Candidacy For Mayor

In Albany, 21 year old William J. O Kin declares he will run for mayor this fall under the Young Socialist Alliance banner. He says the campaign aims to empower residents and highlight perceived economic and political system shortcomings.

Albany Erastus Corning William J. O’kain Young Socialist Alliance

Luther Forest owners sue New York for 1.5 million

Thomas F. Luther of Malta and family seek 1.5 million from New York State for taking about 280 acres for a radiation processing plant and 3.5 million for damages to 6,523 acres of planted forests. Attorney Herbert B. Sunshine states the plant may disrupt the ecological balance of the remaining forest land.

Saratoga Luther Forest United States New York State Thomas F. Luther Malta Herbert B. Sunshine Saratoga Springs

Albany State to liberalize campus drinking rules

Albany State University announced Saturday that campus drinking rules will be liberalized and visitors to resident students will be allowed more access. Rules will take effect after informing students and parents, allowing residents to entertain opposite sex guests during visiting hours and same sex guests at any time, with uninvited persons limited to public areas and subject to curfew.

Albany Albany State University University Council

Fire kills six in Berkshire home tragedy in Clarksburg

Authorities probe a Saturday fire that killed 32 year old housewife Phyllis Mattimore and five of her six children Deborah 12 Charles 9 Kevin 6 Robin 4 and Keith 14 months. Frank 8 escaped to safety with grandmother Charlotte Mattimore. Mrs Mattimore and two firefighters were hospitalized but released.

North Adams Clarksburg Phyllis Mattimore Deborah Charles Kevin Robin Keith Frank Charlotte Mattimore Arthur O. Rosenthal Mattimore Sprague Electric Clarksburg Teachers Association

Two youths killed in Route 20 crash near Pittsfield

In Pittsfield two local youths David H. Hanson aged 19 and Dale E. Salzarulo aged 17 died in a late night Route 20 crash near Central Berkshire Boulevard. Police reported the destroyed car engine, debris, and 190 foot skid marks as investigators examined the fatal collision. In Adams the Friend Street phantom case was closed with a 16 year old from the area admitting dressing as a woman and chased by police and residents last fall. Psychiatric evaluation to be given.

Pittsfield David H. Hanson Dale E. Salzarulo Berkshire Boulevard

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