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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1964

Page

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Fate of Union School Plan Up to Voters Tomorrow

Voters in Mt. Anthony Union School District will decide on issuing 1.78 million in bonds for a new high school costing about 2.48 million with state aid covering the balance. Balloting runs noon to 8 pm across six district polling places to determine if the project proceeds and bonds are issued.

Mt. Anthony Union Bennington Graded School District Bennington Greater Bennington Schools Inc Molly Stark North Bennington McCullough Pownal Town Town Hall Pownal Center Shaftsbury Town Cole Hall Woodford Town Woodford Hollow Fillmore Farms Old Bennington Mt. Anthony

Young Republicans back civil rights bill after reversal

The Rutland Vermont Young Republican Club executive committee reversed an earlier stance and voted to support the civil rights bill. The group had previously announced opposition and petitions to Vermont’s delegation. Eight of 23 attended the first meeting. 14 came to the second. the later vote was 10 to 4 after Allen dropped petitions.

Vermont Rutland County Terry Allen Pittsford Donald Milne Barre Allen

Bradwell Youth Shoots Foot in Accidental Recount

Bradwell England report says 16 year old Brian Tong who once fed his fox with rabbit shots himself in the foot for the second time. Surgeons removed half a toe after the incident. He explained he was showing a friend how it happened last year when he fired the gun, not realizing it was loaded.

Bradwell England Brian Tong Todday

Johnson Holds White House On the Move News Conference

President Johnson in a walking press conference at the White House with about 50 reporters. He comments on health sleep golf and government savings while praising McNamara and noting his routine of early rising late bedtime and reading biographies.

Washington UPI J. William Fulbright D-Ark Europe Cyprus White House Johnson Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Athens Ankara U.S Mediterranean Defense Robert S. McNamara Defense Department U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Security Tightened in Saigon Amid Guerrilla Threats

Saigon authorities impose strict security as Communist guerrillas step up tactics. Police and troops guard Americans after weekend violence against U.S. personnel and the saboteur sinking of the Card ferry. Washington studies deploying two Military Police companies to protect installations and dependents. A salvage team from Subic Bay aids efforts to recover the Card. official says saving the vessel is likely.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPS U.S Washington Subic Bay Naval Base Philippines

Inside Stonehill College BCHS speaker headlines page three

A final editorial word on the school band vote and related campus events are noted. The dean of Banner correspondents retires after 56 years, with coverage of the Tri-State Music Festival returning to Cambridge, New York.

Banner Cambridge, N.Y

Wallace Showing in Indiana Among Issues in Primaries

Voters in six states vote in primaries with Indiana tests for Wallace against Gov. Welsh in a crowded field. Oklahoma right to work mixed with Indiana contests as Alabama Florida New Mexico and Ohio hold primaries and DC weighs delegates.

Wallace Indiana Washington UPI Alabama George C. Wallace Oklahoma Florida New Mexico Ohio District of Columbia Congress Wyoming Michigan Vermont Alaska Mississippi Arizona Barry Goldwater Goldwater Harold E. Stassen Wisconsin Matthew Welsh Johnson James A. Rhodes GOP Robert Taft Jr Ted Brown J. Howard Edmondson Raymond Gary Fred A. Harris Bud Wilkinson

Russia Removes Advanced Cuban SA2 Missiles for Older Models

Sources say the Soviet Union replaced its best SA2 antiaircraft missiles in Cuba with earlier, less effective versions. The change, amid reports of Soviet troops handing air defense control to Castro, comes as U.S. reconnaissance flights continue. Washington warns of swift retaliation if missiles are fired.

Washington UPI Soviet Union Cuba Fidel Castro United States U.S

Geneva Tariff Talks Begin for Freer Trade

President Johnson pledged to reduce barriers to international trade as the Kennedy round opens in Geneva. American negotiator Christian Herter read Johnson’s message to 42 nations, with Herter noting limited progress on agriculture and non-tariff barriers and the need to address rules for less developed countries.

Geneva UPI Kennedy Johnson United States Christian A. Herter Herter Palais de Na

Young Negro Interrupts Senate Rights Debate

A well dressed young man interrupted the Senate civil rights debate in the gallery, criticizing attendance on the floor. He questioned how rights could be protected with only five senators present, and urged that it is America the land of the free. He was escorted out as Sen. Smathers spoke against the civil rights bill.

Washington UPD Senate America Land of the George A. Smathers D-Fla Smathers

New Hampshire Fights 10 Percent Sweepstakes Tax

The New Hampshire Sweepstakes Commission prepares to challenge a 10 percent federal gambling tax and a $50 stamp for each ticket seller. If sales reach $6 million in year one the state could lose about $600,000. Edward J. Powers says the tax is unjustified and will seek exemptions for ticket sellers.

Thresher Francis S. McGraw Boston San Diego Calif UPI Concord N.H New Hampshire Sweepstakes Commission Internal Revenue Service Edward J. Powers Ucation U.S. Court of Claims Powers Commission Rockingham Hinsdale Joseph Millimet Manchester

Porch Collapse at Manchester Center Wedding

A balcony porch collapsed ten feet at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert L Cone during a honey moon send off after their wedding. Three guests were hospitalized with injuries including a broken ankle a broken arm and a cut forehead. Dr Clifford B Harwood treated injuries at the scene and Lloyd Casey investigated. About 15 to 20 guests stood on the porch when it gave way.

Manchester Robert L. Cone Manchester Center Cone First Congregational Church Judith Jost Arlington Putnam Memorial Hospital Olga Cone West Hartford Conn John Colburn Jean E. Miller Bennington College Clifford B. Harwood Lloyd Casey

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