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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

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Mrs Wallace Dies of Cancer in Alabama Governor’s Mansion

Alabama first lady and governor Lurleen Wallace dies at 41 after a long cancer battle. She had served as governor since 1967, succeeded by Lt. Gov. Albert Brewer, with funeral plans set for St James Methodist Church in Montgomery and burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

Montgomery Ala UPI Lurleen Wallace Alabama George Wallace Capitol Albert Brewer Dixie St. James Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Brewer North Alabama Wallaces America Gov Wallace Tennessee U.S. Senate Jefferson Davis Confederacy Tuscaloosa

Saigon frontline clash leaves refugees and many dead

U S combat forces battled near Saigon’s Y bridge and Phu Loi 2 area as 195 Viet Cong were counted dead in a day of heavy fighting. Civilian casualties soared with 37 killed and 886 wounded as 10,000 refugees fled toward Saigon city and up river. The shelling and fires broke out across multiple districts as Allied troops tightened riverfront positions and blocked escape routes.

Saigon UPS U.S Phu Loi 2 Binh Thoi UPI City Tan Son Nhut Phu To Racetrack Vietnam Hanoi France UPI Newsfilm Ib Heller Heller Tan Son Nhut Chilon Cholon

Dancer's Image Disqualified As Winner of Kentucky Derby

Dancer's Image was disqualified as the Derby winner after a urine test showed Phenylbutazone. Forward Pass is declared the winner and the purse is redistributed with the order moving up one place. The $5,000 Gold Cup goes to Calumet Farm.

Dancer Louisville UPI Churchill Downs Calumet Farm Wathen R. Knebelkamp Kentucky Racing Commission Peter Fuller Knebelkamp Alvin Schem Churchill Stewards Francie’s Hat T.V. Commercial Kentucky Sherry Kentucky State Racing Commission

North Vietnam Optimistic on Hanoi Talks Opening

Col Han Van Lau, chief spokesman for North Vietnam at the preliminary talks, arrived from Hanoi and voiced optimism about the upcoming negotiations. He contrasted with U S negotiator Harriman who warned of tough talks ahead as leaders gathered in Paris for Friday proceedings.

Paris VPI Han van Lau North Vietnam Vietnam Hanoi Lau le Bourget UPI Xuan Thuy Harriman Mese Charles de Gaulle Seine River Dien Bien Phu France

Tax Hike In Exchange For Spending Cuts in 1969

Washington talks yield a $10 billion income tax increase linked to a $4 billion 1969 spending cut. House Ways and Means approves the compromise 17 to 6, while budget trimming faces scrutiny from Republicans. President Johnson backs a $4 billion reduction with program protections for Vietnam costs and Social Security, debt interest, and veterans benefits.

Washington UPI White House House Senate Johnson Ways and Means Committee Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Mills Conference Committee Ways and Means Congress Johnson Administration John W. Byrnes Wis

Mass Teacher Walkouts Foreseen in Vermont

Vermont educators face warnings of mass teacher walkouts as district leaders prepare. Charles Nichols of the Vermont State School Directors Association fears unrest similar to Florida strikes. James Ross of the USSDA warns negotiations are shifting toward management driven confrontations with unions. Nichols urges subscribing to negotiating services amid fears that Florida style upheaval could spread to Vermont.

Florida Charles Nichols Vermont State School Directors Association Vermont Nichols Bennington County Mt. Anthony Union High School James Ross USSDA Ross Deadwood Lee

New York Plans Scenic Roads Program Across State

Governor Nelson A Rockefeller unveils a state and local effort led by the Natural Beauty Commission to designate and preserve scenic roads. Counties are asked to name committees and forward nominations by Sept 1, with regional tourways coordinated in Hudson River counties.

New York Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller New York State Natural Beauty Commission Rockefeller The Natural Beauty Commission County Board of Supervisors Hudson River Hudson River Valley Commission

Inside Mt Anthony Union District Budget Figures

The page details budget figures for the Mt Anthony Union District, outlining allocations, revenue sources, and anticipated expenditures across departments. It notes projected deficits or surpluses and highlights strategic priorities for the coming year. The article uses official figures to inform readers about fiscal planning and policy implications.

Mt. Anthony Union

Largest Ever Grandma Moses Exhibition Here

The Bennington Museum opens the largest show of Grandma Moses works in a remodeled wing. The 87 paintings, drawn from New York City’s Galerie St. Etienne, span her career from early pieces to works at age 101. The exhibit includes documentary items and runs three years.

Grandma Moses Bennington Museum Philip H. Hoff Vermont Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Galerie St. Etienne New York City Eagle Bridge N.Y

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