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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1966
Page
2
Mrs Consuelo Bailey of South Burlington national Republican committeewoman from Vermont is set to speak at the Montana State Republican Convention in Billings on Saturday. She has served as a committeewoman since 1936 and will share the program with former Vice President Richard M Nixon.
Derby Line contract talks between the International Machinists Union and Butterfield Division of Union Twist Drill begin with federal mediator John O Reilly of Concord New Hampshire presiding. Industrial Relations Commissioner Louis Lavine invited from Gov Hoff administration. About 250 union members walked off February 28 seeking a 12 cent across the board wage rise a modified union shop and other changes.
Dr. James Armstrong, president of Middlebury College, was chosen president of the New England Colleges Fund, an association of 27 colleges and universities. The fund last year raised nearly $750,000 for member institutions, with more than $5 million raised in 13 years.
Springfield police responded quickly after an unintentional alarm at the Vermont National and Savings Bank at 4 40 p m. Officers reached the bank within a minute and radioed an all clear within the next minute. In Rutland, 11 year old Michael R Blackwood remains critical after accidentally shooting himself with a 22 caliber pistol at his West Proctor Road home.
The Public Service Board approved Vermont Gas Systems in Burlington to borrow 2.5 million dollars without security. Plans call for 2.15 million to refinance debt and 350 thousand for capital improvements. Approval announced Wednesday.
A Teaching Day in Cardiac Surgery at Albany Medical College will review major accomplishments in cardiac surgery and discuss new diagnostic and surgical techniques for heart disease. The session starts next Thursday at 8 45 a m and is directed by Dr Allan Stranahan with invited guests Dr William Sewell of Guthrie Clinic Sayre Pa and Dr F Mason Sones of Cleveland Clinic.
The state department report places Rensselaer County with the highest percentage of unenrolled voters. It also notes statewide party split with Democrats 3 755 055 to Republicans 2 878 615, plus 21 540 blank or missing enrollments. The county lists 28 530 Republicans 15 332 Democrats 303 Liberals and 167 Conservatives.
The Mount Greylock Tramway Authority dismissed Williams College biology professor Donald R. Whitehead, its conservation consultant and severe critic, at a Thursday meeting in Springfield. The panel will await a full report from its legal counsel before any further action.
Paul E. Brindle, president of United Mine Workers District 50, states that 81 Berkshire Gas Co. clerical and plant workers have rejected extending their contract beyond March 31. He notes four company offers failed to meet the union for a 5 percent pay raise.
Ralph E. Nelson, 55, of Stratford, Conn., was fined $110 by Judge John A. Barry in District Court Thursday after pleading guilty to charges from a five car accident on Commercial Street Wednesday. Nelson faced $75 for operating under the influence and $35 for dangerous driving. a third charge of drunkenness was filed. Three persons were treated and released from Plunkett hospital after the crash.
Senator George D. Aiken says he was told unofficially that protests against the Boston and Maine Railroad petition to discontinue passenger service between Springfield Massachusetts and White River Junction Vermont would have little effect. If granted the petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission would end Canadian National Railway passenger service on the line and affect travel and freight arrangements in the region.
ATLANTA UPI Mississippi stands as the last Southern state with a poll tax for voting after the Supreme Court struck Virginia's poll tax as unconstitutional in a 6 3 decision. Senator Eastland denounced the ruling while Vernon Jordan called it a great victory, saying it shifts voting responsibility to registrants and could affect tax exemptions for thousands if Virginia’s ruling applies nationwide.
Two gunmen robbed Harry Cortell’s jewelers at 333 Washington St. stealing nearly 300000 dollars in diamonds and other valuables. Police arrived as they fled but left, then returned after a second call. Store owner faulted police for delayed response amid confusion.
The Army moves to prep for possible student deferments as Selective Service issues guidelines for boards to weigh class standing and deferment test scores. Despite lowers draft calls and ongoing enlistments, officials keep test-score records for future manpower changes while continuing Viet Nam era buildup. A separate report from Clerkenwell notes a thief arrested after attempting to rob a police station. A Vermont protest over CNR service resumes April 5, led by Gov. Hoff and a three‑member delegation.
SOUTH HADLEY MASS Mount Holyoke College seniors Bev Rodgers Lisa Damon Kathy Ross and Phyllis Hess lead The Moppets a female rock and roll quartet becoming one of the campus’s most booked groups since Christmas. They travel by 1957 Cadillac hearse with Allan Rodgers handling tires while studying Latin art and French.
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