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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1966

Page

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Three Die Nine Hurt As Five-Story Burlington Fire Rages

A five story Burlington apartment blaze at the Breton Apartments on 110 Church St. left three dead James Garcia Jr Nina McAllister and Peter McGowan and six injured. Fire gutted the first floor interior decor firm and damaged rubble was searched for more victims as the roof collapsed and fire was controlled two hours after dawn.

Burlington James Garcia Jr Northfield Nina McAllister Peter McGowan Des Moines Iowa Church St Jeannie Hardy Montreal de Goesbriand Hos

LBJ Pledges Support For Racial Justice

President Johnson vows full U S backing for self determination and racial justice worldwide in a White House address to African diplomats. He links U S foreign policy to domestic human rights and rejects minority rule or discredited notions of superiority.

Johnson White House UPI LBJ Washington Africa United States Rhodesia Republic of South Africa Angola India Philippines Viet Nam Pakistan United Nations Organization of African Unity OAL

Evacuation of Hue continues amid Buddhist unrest

In Saigon and Hue thousands of Buddhist youths clash with police as Americans evacuate Hue city, while Premier Ky and rebel Lt. Gen. Thi negotiate. Thi denied opposing Ky and was flown to Chu Lai with U.S. protection amid a broader political crisis.

Saigon UPI Nguyen Cao Ky Nguyen Chanh Thi Thi Hue City Vietn Hoa Dao Chu Lai Tri da Nang South Viet Nam Hue U.S Johnson Chu Lewis W. Walt Thich Thien Minh

Guerrillas Overcome South Viet Battalion

About 1,000 Communist guerrillas attacked a 350-man South Vietnamese battalion 68 miles southwest of Saigon in a day long battle. The Vietnamese recaptured the position with 20 Communist dead and seized weapons. U.S. forces reported at least 51 enemy killed in scattered actions that day, with air and artillery support aiding South Vietnamese troops.

Saigon UPS U.S 1St Air 1St Infantry U.S. Marine Quang Ngai Province Air Force Navy South Viet Nam

Inside View of Two Day Beauty Conference

An editorial reflects on a two day conference on beauty. Page Four notes columnist Sam Ogden says he feels sick. Page Six covers a Humane Society annual meeting where animals were the prime topic of discussion.

Sam Ogden The Humane Society

Group Plans No Active Campaign In Revote on Unification

The Bennington Unification Study Committee decided Thursday night it will play only a passive role in connection with the revote on approving a proposed new town charter. The charter would allow the town and several nearby municipalities to consolidate into one government. The 11 members of the committee ...

Bennington Unification Study Committee Com Mittee State Tax Commissioner Selectmen John H. Williams II

Clerk of Works Resigns From Union School Project

James H. Mann will resign as clerk of the works for the Mt. Anthony Union School construction project effective June 1 to take a permanent position with a Boston architectural firm. Mann had been hired Nov. 29, overseeing adherence to architects' specifications. Board chair Marian C. Taylor said the offer was too good to refuse and Mann will live in Boston. Architects assured the board that his departure causes no interim problems, and a replacement is being sought through Ben Thompson and Associates.

Mt. Anthony Union School James H. Mann Union School Mann Boston Union School Board Taylor Ben Thompson and Associates Cambridge, Mass Conu

Hilton rejects wounded VFW veterans for go go revue

In Chicago, a group of 96 wounded Viet Nam veterans were barred from attending the Boulevard Room ice revue at the Conrad Hilton Hotel over fears they would depress other customers. The moves prompted criticism from the Decatur VFW post and local officials. The hotel offered a private matinee for veterans but the group preferred a night out, while Mundelein officials recalled a warmer welcome for other veterans two months earlier.

Chicago UPI Conrad Hilton Hotel Boulevard Ralph Shields Mundelein Irl Richard M. Foss Great Lakes Naval Hospital Loop North Side Hilton Decatur Ill Veterans of Foreign Wars Conrad Hilton Richard J. Daley Illinois Vfw National VFW Parris Shields Chicago Stadium

Frost Home to Be Named National Historic Site

Interior Secretary Udall announced plans to designate the Robert Frost home in Ripton as a national historic site in the 1967 Congress session. He described a 1,000 acre surrounding area and discussed creating a life estate with current owners.

Frost Montpelier UPS Stewart Udall Robert Frost Ripton Congress Udall

Udall cites Vermont role in conservation and federalism

Interior Secretary Udall told a Governor's Conference on Natural Beauty that conservation in the 1960s advances via creative federalism. He praised Vermont for clean waters and limited highway pollution while highlighting cooperative water resource planning, outdoor recreation funding, and the Clean Air Act of 1963.

Bers Ripton Vermont Philip H. Hoff New England Interior Udall George Perkings Marsh

Named Father of the Year in New York

UPI reports Senator Jacob K. Javits of New York was named Father of the Year at the National Father’s Day Committee luncheon. Javits said fatherhood resembles good government and urged parents to be attentive when a child needs them, noting his three children Joy Joshua and Carla.

New York UPI Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Javits Joy Joshua Carla

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