Memorial Day Veterans Plan Observance in Bennington
Memorial Day observance in Bennington features a veterans memorial dedication at White Chapel Cemetery at 9 a.m., a 10 a.m. parade from Bennington High School to Putnam Square, wreath laying, flowers on Putnam Bridge, and ceremonies at the Vermont Soldiers Home grounds. Speakers include Robert M. Wilson. Village President Henry Mallory presides. Rev. Earle Forman officiates. Gettysburg Address delivered by George Hoyt. The parade includes National Guard units, high school bands, Girl Scout Band, Gold Star Mothers, and various veterans groups with buglers Nick Santo and John Goyette.
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Bennington
Vermont Soldiers’ Home
Veterans’ Organizations
American Legion
Winston Luther
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ernest Costa
Kenneth Porter
White Chapel
Earle Forman
Nick Santo
John Goyette
Bendi Band
Vermont National Guard
Bennington High School
National Guard
Main Street
Putnam Square
Putnam Bridge
Navy
Henry Mallory
Robert M. Wilson
Forman
Bennington Catholic
Bendi
George Hoyt
BCHS
86Th Eng. Co
Vermont National
Costa and
Luther
Clarence Cross
ECHS
Mallory
Wilmington Ties to Battle of Bennington Memorial
Memorial Day in Wilmington centers on a long standing ceremony at the town hall known as the Wilmington Playhouse. A Civil War veterans plaque sits beside Revolutionary War names from the town, with World War era listings, and a 1902 gift Childs family site also linked to the Crafts Inn. The piece recalls local roots, historic figures, and a rededication speech honoring past residents who fought at Bennington.
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June Hamblin Mitchell
The
Mirror Players, Inc
Wilmington
Memorial Hall
Campbell
Childs
Crafts Inn
Whitingham High School
Grant Moyer Jr
Sally Poor
Lincoln
Wilmington Playhouse
Ala
Stark
William Williams
Bennington
Pittsfield
Mass
Seth Warner
Mr. Allen
John Stark
Berkshire
Deerfield
Sons of
Old Town
NATO Seeks Ways To Lower East West Tensions
Washington Reuters Dean Rusk said NATO allies will seek new ways to ease East West tensions on Germany and disarmament. He noted Vietnam war dampened progress but urged continued efforts to dampen smoldering Europe issues. He predicted France's NATO withdrawal requires major decisions soon. Rusk outlined not withdrawing major U S forces from Germany and planned talks with Finland and Norway before a Brussels ministers meeting. The administration urged faster ratification of a Russia consular pact and East West trade proposals while acknowledging dim prospects for near term breakthroughs while Vietnam continues.
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Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
NATO
Germany
Europe
United States
Far East
Rusk
Johnson
U.S
Finland
Norway
Brussels
France
Congress
Senate
Russia
Safety Council Warns of Highway Fatalities
United Press International reports the National Safety Council warned holidays could bring up to 540 traffic deaths and as many as 25,000 injuries during the Memorial Day weekend as motorists take to the roads. States boosted patrols, governors declared emergencies, and agencies urged caution and early travel.
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National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Illinois
Iowa
Harold E. Hughes
National Guard
Highway Commission
Conservation Commission Fish and Game
Commerce Commission
Ohio
State Highway Department
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Greyhound Lines, Inc
Los Angeles
Department of Airports
Los Angeles International
Connecticut
UFO Sightings Stir Bennington Area Sky Watch
Local residents report unexplained aerial phenomena seen in Bennington and Arlington over the past month. One account describes a large moving light near the Warren Wire Co. site with a glowing tube-like jet and shifting colors, observed from 2:15 a.m. in a heavy rain. The witness, Robert W. Martin, believes the object was mechanical and possibly a government experimental craft, not a weather event.
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Bennington
Arlington
Paul W. Bohne
U.S
Martin
U.S. 7
Pownal Valley
Warren Wire Co
Bennington Monument
Warren
Basque Bachelors Seek Brides At Esparros Marriage Fair
ESPARROS France United Press International reports hundreds of Basque villagers expect 1,000 bachelors to marry as single local women have not wed since 1962. The town hosts a weekend marriage fair inviting French and foreign brides with dining singing and dancing. About 20000 letters poured in from France the United States England New Zealand Peru Italy Egypt and Mozambique.
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Esparros
France
UPI
Spain
United States
England
New Zealand
Peru
Italy
Egypt
Mozambique
Toulouse
Pau
Lourdes
Philippe Balogne
State aid increased for New York public libraries
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller asked the Legislature to appropriate 2 825 000 dollars to raise state aid to 22 public library systems, supporting 676 member libraries. The move follows a 1956 library aid formula set amid growing service levels and bureaucratic needs.
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Albany
N.Y
Nelson Rockefeller
Phillips Art Gallery in Washington Spotlight
Agnes Rockwood writes about the Phillips Art Gallery in Washington on Page 3. Marquis Childs discusses key issues of the CIA hassle on Page 4. Page 7 features pictures of a new addition to First Baptist Church.
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Agnes Rockwood
Phillips Art Gallery
Washington
Marquis Childs
CIA
First Baptist Church
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Veterans Plan
Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Janet Flynn
School of Baton
VFW and Auxiliary
League
Thomas Haske
William Maske
Jonathan Hastings
Asa Havens
Abraham Haynes
Jonas Haynes
Reuben Or
David Jillso
Jonathan Johnson
Jonah Lincoln
Daniel Livermore
John Marks
Benjamin Metcalf
Isaac Miller
Judah Moore
Jesse Mooseman
Reuben Morgan
Samuel Murdock
Joseph Nye Levi Packard
Jeremiah Parmalef
Calvin P Perry
Daniel Rice James Smith
Medad Smith
Daniel Ster
Josiah Stet Reuben Jesse
Elie
Massachusetts
Vermont
Charles de Gaulle
Moscow
Paris
Viet Nam
NATO Alliance
United Press International
Robert W. Martin
Bradford St
Pownal
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