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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1965

Page

2

Vermont Democrats Meet in Rutland With Hoff Address

The Democratic Women of Vermont convene their annual Rutland meeting with officer elections and an address by Gov. Philip H. Hoff. Master of ceremonies will be Windsor County Sen. Harold Raynolds while Danville Rep. Catherine Beattie and Washington County Sen. Helen Franco chair a panel. In a separate note, Sen. Winston L. Prouty will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from St Michael's College on June 7 as he delivers the commencement address.

Rutland UPI Democratic Women of Vermont Philip H. Hoff Windsor County Harold Raynolds Danville Catherine Beattie Washington County Helen Franco Barre Town Winooski Park Winston L. Prouty R-Vt St. Michael’s College

Snelling Warns Vermont Growth Looms Behind Figures

Chester UPI reports former Republican candidate Richard Snelling told the Chester Chamber of Commerce that statewide economic stagnation is masked by regional growth figures. He warned Vermont’s eastern counties need intensified industrial expansion while noting Burlington area data misleads overall prospects. Colchester voters face a June 2 bond vote for a 10 room addition to Malletts Bay School, after a prior $271,800 plan failed 448 to 134. revised plans drop shop and home economics to cut costs.

Chester UPI Richard Snelling Vermont Snelling Shelburne Chester Chamber of Commerce Burlington Lake Champlain Colchester UPS Malletts Bay

Vermont bills on state scholarship board approved

In Montpelier the House Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill creating a state scholarship board and ending the senatorial scholarship system. The proposal would appropriate 200000 dollars per year for two years to fund student aid and is supported by Gov. Hoff, though the Senate may resist curtailing its personal scholarship program.

Montpelier UPI House Education Committee Philip H. Hoff House Senate

Vermont gasoline tax hike sparks protest by association chief

Joseph W. Walsh of the Vermont Petroleum Association said lawmakers view motorists as a bottomless well as they consider gas tax boosts. He estimated Vermont drivers already pay over 20 million dollars annually and warned of potential additional 4 to 5 million dollars in higher taxes on gasoline, auto purchases, and license fees.

Walsh Vermont

UVM to honor David Bell as 161st commencement speaker

Burlington UPI reports David E Bell chief administrator of the Agency for International Development will deliver the May 23 commencement address at the University of Vermont. Bell formerly directed the federal Bureau of the Budget and served as administrative assistant to President Truman from 1951 to 1953.

Vermont clerks and treasurers meet at 29th annual gathering

Clerks and treasurers from Vermont’s 246 towns gathered for the 29th annual Vermont Town and City Clerks and Treasurers Association meeting. Officers to be elected, with Lt. Gov. John Daley delivering a luncheon address. Gov. Hoff and state officials also attended.

Montpelier UPI Vermont John Daley Philip H. Hoff Harry Cooley Peter Hincks Jay Gordon

Ballston Spa Senior Dies in Milton Crash

A Ballston Spa High School senior James Chaplin age 17 was killed when a convertible he rode in veered across Rock City Falls Road Milton struck a tree and overturned. The crash left his three companions injured with cause of death listed as a broken neck.

Ballston Spa James Chaplin Rock City Falls Milton

Methodists Oppose Death Penalty After Debate

GLOVERSVILLE The Troy Methodist Conference at the close of its 133rd annual session changed its stance on the capital punishment resolution. It now asks the legislature to remove the exceptions that spared certain murder cases, arguing that taking a human life is morally wrong for all.

Gloversville Troy

Mulholland Appointed Mt Greylock Guidance Counselor

Berkshire report: North Adams guidance director M L Mulholland will become Mt Greylock Regional High School guidance counselor at 7900 salary, replacing a post he held earlier in North Adams where his 7409 salary current. Williams College faculty telegrams urge U S support for Juan Bosch forces in Dominican Republic to back a provisional government with OAS involvement.

North Adams Maynard L. Mulholland Mt. Greylock Mulholland Robert N. Taylor Williamstown Williams College Washington United States Juan Bosch Dominican Republic U.S Party of Bosch Congress of Organization of the American States

Stock prices open mixed on New York Stock Exchange

New York shares opened mixed on the New York Stock Exchange as investors reassessed early trading data. Analysts pointed to cautious tones amid ongoing earnings reports and shifting sector momentum.

New York New York Stock Exchange

10 Injured In School Bus Collision

In Springfield Massachusetts at Roosevelt Avenue and Plumtree Road a collision between a Holyoke Street Railway girls bus and a Springfield school bus injured at least 10 students, one seriously, most from Holyoke Chicopee, en route to Ursuline Academy. Ambulances ferried victims to Wesson Memorial, Springfield Hospital and Mercy Hospital.

Springfield Mass UPI Roosevelt Avenue Plumtree Road Holyoke - Chicopee Ursiline Academy Wesson Memorial Hospital Springfield Hospital Mercy Hospital Holyoke Street

Defense Dept to Recommend Continuation of Draft Program

Washington reports the Defense Department will likely urge President Johnson to extend conscription after the 1967 expiration. A year-long study suggests enlistments are declining and draft calls rising, with estimated needs for land sea and air forces around 2.6 to 2.7 million over five years. An all volunteer force would fall short by about one million.

Defense Dept Washington UPI Defense Department Johnson Pentagon

Bennington Banner contact lines and publishing address

The Bennington Banner lists telephone numbers for business news and advertising and a newsroom line, published daily at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. It notes Banner Publishing Corporation as the local paper and UPI member entitled to republication of local news and all UPI dispatches.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI

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