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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1966

Page

2

Poetry Society of Vermont names 1965 PSOW winners

Around Burlington, fifty members of the Poetry Society of Vermont held their spring meeting at the Pavilion Hotel. Dr. Arthur Hewitt announced contest prize winners including Helen Hartness Flanders for Pastorale and Marian Gleason for Time In Clover, with six poems earning top honors in the workshop Results listed in order of first through sixth place reflect a strong showing from Montpelier Burlington Barre Cabot St Albans and other towns.

Burlington Poetry Society of Vermont Pavilion Hotel Arthur Hewitt Riverton PSOW Helen Hartness Flanders Springfield Arthur Wallace Peach Marian Gleason Corinne Eastman Davis Clover Dawn-Marie MacKenzie Chester Jeremiah Durick Eleanor Deejay St. Albans Maude Pierce Montpelier Mildred Gingras Barre Roberta Goldstein Paul Winer Cabot Lavender Mary Baldwin Mary Lillie Bellows Falls

Planned Parenthood Workshop in Vermont Set

Planned Parenthood World Population plans a three day spring workshop in South Burlington Vermont with 65 northeast leaders and 100 Vermont dinner guests. Frederick S Jaffe and Naomi T Gray will speak on community family planning and coherent expansion while Dr Alan F Guttmacher delivers the keynote on family planning in tomorrow s world.

Burlington Vermont Cupola Birth Control Organization Frederick S. Jaffe Naomi T. Gray Alan F. Guttmacher Planned Parenthood-World Population

Vermont postmasters to meet for two day workshop

Postmasters from all sections of Vermont will meet at the Pavilion Hotel here April 4 and 5 for a two day workshop to study postal problems and the means of providing better postal service. Classes are scheduled in Personnel Management Timekeeping and Payroll Procedures Finance and Accounting Mail Distribution and Transportation Claims and Losses Mail Classification and Rates and Common Postal Problems.

Montpelier Vermont Pavilion Hotel

Barre considers late night teen curfew ordinance

Barre city officials plan a curfew discussion with Police Chief Floyd Chandler and City Atty Eva Lucchina. Chandler prepared a report on juvenile delinquency, saying Barre has no significant problems. The proposed curfew would restrict teens from 9 p m to 6 a m.

Barre UPI Floyd Chandler Eva Lucchina Chandler

Vermont in Mississippi project report due today

Alan Sophrin publicity director for the Vermont in Mississippi project was to deliver a progress report to the Burlington branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The center is run by Edward Seaver, a former Montpelier High School teacher, and his wife.

Burlington UPI Vermont Mississippi Alan Sophrin Sophrin National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Edward Seaver Montpelier

Fire destroys barn and home near Woodstock

A barn and an eight room farm residence owned by Mr and Mrs Howell in Hartland Hills near U S Route 4 were burned early Monday. Firemen from Hartland South Woodstock and Woodstock struggled through limited water supply. No injuries reported and no damage estimate available.

Woodstock UPI Howell U.S. Route 4 Hartland Hills Hartland South Woodstock

Live BBC election coverage on WAMC Albany 90.3 FM

An in depth live report on Britain's general election will air on WAMC FM 90.3 in Albany starting at 5 p.m. The Conservative challenge to Harold Wilson's Labor majority will be broadcast by the BBC election staff with continuous voting returns and trend analysis until a winner is declared. The program will be transmitted to Albany Medical College's station via transatlantic cable.

Albany Wamc-Fm Harold Wilson British Broadcasting Corporation WAMC Albany Medical College

Federal appeal filed in Rochester for LaBelle murder case

Edward F. LaBelle, 27, of Troy, filed a federal habeas corpus petition in U S District Court at Rochester after his first degree murder conviction for the 15 year old Rose Mary Sway of Cohoes rape and slaying on Thanksgiving night 1963. He claims violations of constitutional rights and seeks relief despite the state high court upholding the conviction.

Rochester U.S. District Court Edward F. LaBelle Troy Rose Mary Sway Cohoes LaBelle

How To Succeed to Open Colonie Summer Theater

Colonie Summer Theater begins its ninth season on June 28 with How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Eddie Rich produces. The show, a major musical comedy, has won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and a Pulitzer Prize. Tickets and season passes available by mail to Colonie Summer Theater Box 136 Latham NY.

Youth Follows Sister's Killer to Court in New Jersey

Dennis Van Orden, 19, tracked the suspect after his sister Penny Van Orden, 15, was bludgeoned and left beside a rural road. Ewil W. Long, 58, a foundry worker and neighbor, pleaded guilty to murder and was remanded without bail as police tied bloodstains to his car. Penny died after being found by two patrolmen and rushed to West Hudson Hospital.

North Arlington N. J Dennis van Orden van Ordens Ewil W. Long Penny van Orden Dennis Penny van Orden Harrison Long Bergen Benjamin Galantin Hackensack Galanti Newark New Jersey West Hudson Hospital Kearny

February cost of living climbs in CPI report

Washington officials prepared a February consumer price index showing a notable rise after January stability. Farm prices, cited as a major factor in higher grocery bills, are said to have leveled off and possibly declined, with effects not yet captured in the February index. The CPI, at 111.0 in January, reflects higher costs across food, rent, clothing, and services for the typical urban worker.

Washington UPI

Medicare Deadline Delay Urged by GOP Leaders

Republican leaders urge a six month delay in the Thursday midnight deadline for Medicare optional doctor bill insurance applications. A bill to extend the deadline to Sept 1 is to be introduced. The National Republican Coordinating Committee cites potential failure to register due to administrative issues. The plan offers a $3 monthly supplement, not automatic with basic hospital coverage. Eligible seniors 65 or older may face a two year wait if they miss the deadline.

Washington UPI GOP National Republican Coordinating Committee

King of Thailand Joins Jam Session With Hampton

Lionel Hampton tours Asia with an all star group as goodwill ambassadors from New York City. A 100 minute command performance featured King Bhumibol joining on saxophone and clarinet for eight numbers at the palace. The event occurred at the summer palace near Bangkok where the King performed his own clarinet composition Echoes.

Bangkok UPI Lionel Hampton Thailand Hampton Asia New York City King Bhumibol Palace Summer Palace

FBI Hunting Klan Imperial Wizard in Mississippi

FBI agents and state investigators pursue Sam Holloway Bowers Jr. imperial wizard of the White Knights of the Klan on civil rights violation charges. Ten Klansmen linked to Vernon Dahmer’s death were jailed with bonds from 10 000 to 50 000 dollars.

Hattiesburg Miss UPD FBI Sam Holloway Bowers Jr Bowers Laurel White Knights of the Klan

Aiken Opposes Oleo Diet for U.S. Forces

UPI reports Senator George D. Aiken denounces a Defense Department plan to substitute oleomargarine for butter in military meals as false economy. He urges cancellation of the order and proposes a rice and fish oil diet as a harsher alternative, condemning shortages as no excuse for reducing rations. In Auxerre, France, police say 47-year-old Joseph Henaut died of a heart attack from overexertion while carrying stolen clothing.

Washington UPI George D. Aiken R-Vt Defense Department Aiken Defense Robert S. McNamara Senate Auxerre France Joseph Henaut

Counsel offers plan to turn deficit into profit for Vermont rail

Chester Ketcham of the Vermont Public Service Board says he can show Boston and Maine Railroad how to turn a 200000 dollar annual deficit on the Vermont passenger run into a 50000 dollar annual profit. The offer came at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on a petition to end passenger service in Vermont. Hearings opened in Boston and move to White River Junction. Opposing commuters and Rep Ellwyn Miller voiced concern that curtailment could hurt freight. The B and M says the Springfield Massachusetts to White River Junction line loses over 200000 dollars yearly.

Brattleboro UPDA Vermont Public Service Board Boston & Maine B&m Vermont Chester Ketcham Ellwyn Miller Putney Springfield Mass White River Junction

Williamstown youths released in bail over House of Walsh damage

Two youths Timothy J. Walsh 20 of Williamstown and James F. White 19 of New Ashford were released on bail Monday and ordered to appear in District Court Wednesday for alleged damage to the House of Walsh building Saturday night. A third youth from Pownal is being sought. Walsh’s father and uncle were longtime owners of the House of Walsh until last year.

Williamstown Timothy J. Walsh James F. White New Ashford House of Walsh Pownal Walsh

Lane pleads guilty in Bennington District Court

Francis E. Lane 49 of Bennington was fined 55 dollars after pleading guilty to two charges from a Sunday night crash. He paid 35 for operating under the influence and 20 for dangerous driving after his car toppled a traffic signal. no injuries were reported. Meanwhile, 23 British Navy civilian employees will begin an eight week Polaris maintenance course at General Electric ordnance department on April 1.

North Adams Francis E. Lane Bennington Lane Pittsfield General Electric Co. Ordnance Department

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