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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

5

Man Held After Middlebury Shooting Plea

Arthur Conlin of Bridport was held in Addison County Jail on $10,000 bail after pleading innocent to assault with intent to kill. Police say he shot Mrs. Mary Benson in her Middlebury apartment, then took her to Porter Hospital where she was listed in satisfactory condition. Conlin turned himself in to Sheriff Ghio and was arraigned in Addison District Court before Judge Hilton Dier.

Middlebury UPD Arthur Conlin Bridport Addison County Conlin Mary Benson Porter Hospital Alfred Ghio Addison District Court Hilton Dier

Williston grants aid for water system project

Water Resources Board preliminarily approves a 211 000 grant for Williston to help fund a water supply system with an estimated total cost of 851 000. The town could receive a federal grant covering 50 percent of the project. Also approved is a final award of 139 250 to South Burlington for a water pollution control system with an estimated cost of 1.89 million. Northfield death ruled accidental drowning. Joseph Falzarano 60 found dead near a mill at Northfield Dam after failing to report to work. He was employed as a night watchman. search began Wednesday.

Montpelier API Water Resources Board Williston South Burlington Northfield UPI Asst David Dain Dain Joseph Falzarano Northfield Dam Falzarano

Jaycee President Declines Run for Lt Governor

National Jaycee President James Antell announced at Jaycees headquarters in Tulsa that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor this year. He plans to return to Vermont after his one year term ends in July to pursue private business.

Burlington UPI James Antell Tulsa Okla Antell Jaycees Vermont

Swanton Soldier Killed in Vietnam Action

Swanton native Sgt. Sanford R. Gaboriault 28 was killed in action in Vietnam the Defense Department said Thursday He leaves his widow Jeanne and a son in Swanton and formerly lived in St. Albans with ties to the area remaining family members referenced but no further details provided.

Swanton UPI Army S Sanford R. Gaboriault Vietnam Defense Department Gaboriault St. Albans Jeanne

Alfred E Lamb II Killed Crossing Main Street

LT ALBANS UP I report Alfred E Lamb II aged six son of Air Force S Sgt and Mrs Alfred Lamb Jr was struck by a car and killed while crossing South Main Street Thursday authorities said the fatal crash occurred near the intersection as the child attempted to reach a nearby curb.

Albans UPI Alfred E. Lamb II Air Force Alfred Lamb Jr South Main Street

Lane Construction wins New York riverfront highway contract

Lane Construction Corp of Meriden Conn lands a 12 541 203 dollar contract to build 3 04 miles of riverfront arterial highway in Albany Menands Colonie and Watervliet with 7 79 miles of access roads and ramps. The six lane route runs north of the Patroon Island interchange to near 7th Street. Interchanges will connect to the Troy Menands Bridge western approaches and Broadway with a median 12 to 24 feet wide and seven bridges to be erected.

Watervliet Albany Menands Colonie Lane Construction Corp Meriden Broadway

Schenectady County to Buy Van Curler Hotel Site

Schenectady County won approval to purchase the bankrupt Van Curler Hotel and adjacent land for a community college campus. The State University Board of Trustees accepted the Van Curler location and nearby Iroquois peninsula, approving a $3 million capital budget. Final approval depends on land filling the peninsula.

Schenectady Schenectady County State University Board of Trustees Iroquoid Peninsula

Siena College halves ROTC requirement for freshmen only

Two days before planned student picket over Siena College ROTC, President Rev. Bryan F. Duffy announced a curriculum shift. Beginning in fall, only freshmen must enroll in ROTC while sophomores are exempt. In a separate item, Salem notes a push to build a new Washington County jail to replace the 1906 facility.

Loudonville Siena College Bryan F. Duffy OFM Salem Washington County State Commission of Correction

Berkshire Eagle editor honored by UPI group in Massachusetts

Joel Librizzi of the Berkshire Eagle will be among 21 editors and photographers honored at the 12th annual UPNEM banquet in Holyoke. He won second place in photography features and earned an honorable mention for sports photography. Trophies will be presented by UPI Northeastern division manager H C Thornton and Berkshire Eagle editor Lawrence K Miller. Williamstown news notes Williams College professor William Booth leaving for MIT project in cross national research. Rudy's Hair Fashions merges with Jon Philip's Beauty Salons in Williams Town at Colonial Shopping Center. Rudy's has served the area since 1939. Mrs Grande native of Bennington.

Pittsfield Joel Librizzi Berkshire Eagle United Press International Massachusetts Upmnem Association Holyoke Librizzi H.C. Thornton UPI Lawrence K. Miller Upinem Williamstown David A. Booth Williams College Center For International Studies Massachusetts Institute of Technology North Adams Rudy Grande Rudy’s Hair Fashions Jon’ Philip

Williams College welcomes record freshman class of 343

The entering class at Williams College next fall will be the largest ever with 343 freshmen from 38 states and four foreign countries. This surpasses last year's record of 332 and comes from 2,112 applicants.

Williamstown Williams College

Dickey Lincoln cost disputed by private power spokesman

A spokesman for New England private power interests says the Dickey Lincoln project costs would top federal estimates by at least 110 million dollars, with private utilities arguing the hydroelectric plan is unnecessary and costly. He testified to a House subcommittee amid Maine delegation backing for the project to ease high regional power prices.

Dickey-Lincoln Washington UPI New England Maine Francis M. Staszesky Boston Edison Co House Tions Subcommittee On Public Works Northern Upper St. John River Kenneth M. Cur William D. Hathaway Curtis Eng Dickey - Lincoln Hathaway

Experts debate future of heart transplants in Boston

At the John F. Kennedy Symposium, world heart specialists urged caution while forecasting heart transplants becoming routine in about a decade. They highlighted experimental status, donor preservation issues, rejection challenges, and the need for better tolerance, with optimism for progress toward commonplace procedures and possible future heart banks.

Boston UPI John F. Kennedy Museum of Science Dr. Harken Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Shumway Barnard

Topeka housewife reports neighbor troubles after welcome salute

After a radio station greeted her with a saluting welcome Mrs. Merlin Toaster says since moving to Topeka a neighbor has thrown a rock at her dog another neighbor banged on the window when her dog walked on his lawn and this morning a neighbor calmly took her newspaper and left with it.

Topeka, Kan UPI Merlin Toaster Topeka

Space program funding worries voiced at Burlington event

Maj. Gen. Samuel Phillips warned of space program budget cuts affecting national security as he addressed the Burlington Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce. Jules Bergman cautioned that hunger and ocean food potential demand global programs, stressing peaceful space aims and rapid action.

Burlington Phillips U.S Chamber Jules Bergman ABC Interspace Outer Space Bergan

Reuther Threatens UAW Break With AFL-CIO Overhaul

Atlantic City UPI Walter P. Reuther warned AFL-CIO leaders he will pull the United Auto Workers 1.6 million members from the federation unless a meeting by December 15 considers major reforms. Delegates at the UAW convention backed the deadline and a plan to withhold 1.2 million annual dues, placing funds in escrow as they press for change.

Atlantic City UPI Walter P. Reuther Afl-Cio United Auto Workers Reuther George Meany Labor Federation Times UAW Labor Movement Aflcio Meany

Mourners Gather for Governor Lurleen Wallace Funeral

Thousands paid final respects to Gov. Lurleen Burns Wallace on a sunlit cemetery hill as five Air National Guard jets shadowed the service. After a eulogy and prayer, guardsmen folded the state flag and presented it to former Gov. George Wallace, who left with his children. Memorial rites at St James Methodist Church followed, with two poems read as part of the service.

Montgomery Ala UPI Lurleen Burns Wallace Air National Guard John E. Vickers Kenneth Goodson National George Wallace Wallace Janie Lee Wallace St. James Methodist Church Vickers

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Williston Grant Swanton GI Lad New York Down In Berkshire Williams MIT Beauty Salons Staszesky Dwight E. Harken Christian Barnard Harken Peter Bent Brigham Philip Blaiberg Paul Dudley White Dr. White Norman E. Shumway Stanford University Adrian Kantrowitz Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn N.Y John P. Merrill Merrill Joseph E. Murray Burlington Group Bergman Ye Market Main Gov. Laurleen Wallace Elizabeth Barret Browning Philco Wringer Savings and Loan Associations Bennington Eae Oematy Association South St. Dial Bennington, Vermont Drysdales Saniae London Clothes
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