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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1963

Page

2

Widow Killed By Dump Truck In Enosburg Falls

Mrs Helen Revoir 83 died after walking into the rear of a backing dump truck driven by Hibbard Blouin 54 of Enosburg. Police say Revoir had hearing and vision impairments. The fatality toll for the year reaches 28. In Burlington CV Railway Eyes freight and passenger service along Rutland Railway tracks after Interstate Commerce Commission approval.

Enosburg Falls Helen Revoir Hibbard Blouin Enosburg Burlington Central Vermont Railsway Rutland Railway Edson Perkins College Street Rutland Interstate Commerce Commission

UVM to award seven honorary degrees at 172nd commencement

The University of Vermont will confer seven honorary degrees at the 172nd commencement on June 9. Honorees include Natt Burbank of Boulder president of the American Association of School Administrators Dr David M Bosworth of New York orthopedic surgeon Dr Lewis Leary of New York Columbia University English Department chair William Lockwood of Burlington president of Howard National Bank Miss Faye Crabbe of Troy active in nursing education. previously announced honorees include Dr Mary I Bunting Radcliffe College president and Rt Rev Abbott Leo Radloff Dormition Abbey Jerusalem founder Weston Vermont Priory.

Burlington University of Vermont Natt Burbank Boulder Colo American Association of David M. Bosworth New York Lewis Leary Columbia University William Lockwood Howard National Bank & Trust Co Faye Crabbe Troy

St Michael's College to Award Honorary Degrees at 60th Commencement

St Michael's College will confer honorary degrees on six individuals including Sargent Shriver Jr director of the Peace Corps and Oren Root of New York. The ceremony June 3 will award bachelor’s degrees to 190 candidates and feature Bernard L. Boutin as commencement speaker, former mayor of Laconia. A separate item notes a May 28 Public Service Board hearing in St Johnsbury on St Johnsbury Gas Co petition to sell properties to Gas Co of Vermont Inc.

Winooski R. Sargent Shriver Jr Peace Corps St. Michael's College Bernard L. Boutin General Service Administration Laconia N.H Boutin Joseph Durick Birmingham Mobile Ala Michael F. Dwyer Catholic Charities of New York Archidiocese Sylvester H. Hobel Buffalo, N.Y Oren Root New York

Hoff to deliver Lyndon State graduation address

Gov Philip Hoff will speak at Lyndon State College graduation on June 9 where 51 seniors receive degrees. Education Commissioner A John Holden Jr will also address the exercises, welcoming graduates to teaching. Dean John D Massick will give the Baccalaureate Service address in the morning.

Lyndon Philip H. Hoff Lyndon State College A. John Holden Jr John D. Massick

Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Draft to Be Displayed

Watervliet Arsenal hosts a June 15 Open House marking its 150th anniversary with Lincoln’s original Emancipation Proclamation draft as the principal exhibit. The loaned document from New York will be shown in Benet Laboratories from 9 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. alongside historic papers and weapons.

Watervliet America Abraham Lincoln Watervliet Arsenal Arsenal Lincoln Benet Laboratories New York State Library

University of Massachusetts to assist Berkshire industry aid BCIDC

Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission gains a new ally in the University of Massachusetts School of Engineering. Officials offer BCIDC advisory services on industrial problems and product development to help attract and expand local industry.

Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission BCIDC University of Massachusetts School of Engineering Pittsfield

Carling Funds Promote Keep Vermont Beautiful Week

Montpelier receives a thousand dollars to support Keep Vermont Beautiful Inc as Governor Hoff signs a proclamation designating next week as Keep Vermont Beautiful Week. James B. Flanagan notes the event in Montpelier.

Montpelier Keep Vermont Beautiful Inc KVB Hoff Keep Vermont Beautiful Week James B. Flanagan Montpe

Aiken Urges U S Role in Sugar Supply Policy

Washington Senator George D. Aiken argues that a 50 percent sugar price rise shows how supply management affects food costs. He counters Ellender's claim that Cuban restrictions drive prices, citing the U S Sugar Act and quotas as proof of government control.

Washington George D. Aiken R-Vt Aiken Agriculture Committee Allenj. Ellender D - la Ellender Cuba Kennedy Puerto Rico Hawaii

Vermont bill raises small loan cap to $1000

A Vermont Senate bill would raise the legally constituted small loan maximum from $600 to $1,000. The change would affect regulations on interest rates and advertising. Senator Reid Lefevre of Bennington sponsored the measure.

Montpelier Vermont Senate Sen Reid Lefevre Bennington

Vermont House Appropriations Proposes 6.8 Million for UVM

The Vermont House Appropriations Committee backs a 6.8 million dollar appropriation for the University of Vermont for the coming biennium, about 2.1 million more than Gov Hoff proposed, expanding the general fund to 73.4 million. The plan faces Senate scrutiny with potential cuts as Democrats seek a compromise. A separate vote formed a 64.9 million general fund total excluding UVM.

House Senate Appropriations Committee John H. Boylan Essex Appropriations Committee Gov. Hoff Kingston

Northeastern Resources Compact Bill Triggers Vermont Feud

Springfield AP reports a dispute over the Northeastern Resources Compact Bill between Vermont figures. Sen George D Aiken accuses the New England Council of misrepresenting the bill while Holmes H Whitmore defends it stating the commission would only recommend to states and the federal government and could not override state authority.

Springfield Vermont Holmes H. Whitmore The New England Council George D. Aiken Compact Commission New England Whitmore United States

Minsky Divorced in Las Vegas Mental Cruelty ruling

Las Vegas court grants divorce to former Burlesque show producer Harold Minsky and Dardy Orlando on grounds of mental cruelty. The suit names Orlando as plaintiff and cites irreconcilable differences affecting professional and personal relations.

Las Vegas Nev Harold Minsky Dardy Orlando

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