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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1968
Page
5
The Vermont Education Board decides Wednesday whether to renew or halt Royalton College's degree granting privileges after reviewing 20 required measures and a March inspection. Hearings include Royalton trustees, town selectmen, and a Higher Education Council report, with a decision in executive session.
Shirley A. Kendall 23 of McIndoes Falls pleaded guilty in U S District Court to taking more than 6000 dollars from Merchants National Bank of St Johnsbury. Judge Gibson noted her 57 dollar weekly pay and three years experience as a shockingly high contrast and ordered three years probation. Barre officials report full compliance with antipollution orders by 74 granite firms after results of Lagoons. Newport plans a week long 50th and 175th anniversary birthday celebration July 27 featuring an antique car parade a horse show and dedication of Prouty Beach
In Pittsfield New England Telephone operators returned to work after 32 days of strike by NET installers and repairmen. Only about 25 of 130 crossed the picket lines by Monday despite a company warning over benefit jeopardy. A second arrest in the teenage drug case was made as Witold Zegarowski, 18, faced charges of selling and possession of narcotics and harmful drugs. He was held on $2,000 bail for today’s court appearance.
Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Coy says property owners with junk cars on land will receive formal notices and must remove them within five days or face court action. Applies to car dealers and the general public.
Ground breaking ceremonies for a 750000 dollar addition to McCann School were held Monday afternoon at the regional vocational technical school. Construction groundwork will start immediately and the addition is to be completed by August 1969.
In Boston the Spock conspiracy trial enters its sixth day with FBI agents and newsmen dominating testimony. Thirteen FBI agents and twenty six witnesses have testified alongside multiple newsreels as defense exams continue. Spock and four codefendants face proceedings linked to an incident at a New York Army induction center on Whitehall Street last December.
Vermont lawmaker Rep. Emory Hebard told grocers the next governor will have to back a general sales levy to fund education and state needs. He predicted a four percent tax may be sought in 1969, citing New Hampshire as nearer adoption.
Lt. Gov. John Daley will lead a nine member state delegation on June 4 to Orleans County and other Northeast Kingdom sites to assess hunger and malnutrition and ensure state resources reach those in need. The tour includes Hardwick Lyndonville Island Pond Newport and a public hearing, with possible side trips per Orleans County Community Service Agency.
Fragrant ST Louis article states St Louis County counsellor's office filed suit against Louis Theiss Jr for violating county air pollution laws. Theiss operates hog farming and faces legal action in court.
A dermatologist reports a test using estrogenic hormones on half a group of 50 women showing smoother, softer skin with fewer wrinkles and no local or systemic effects. A follow up 115000-woman trial praises rapid results with HORMONEX Beauty Serum, sold at Adams counters and Monument Plaza, promising refunds if unsatisfied.
Rep. John Alden, R-Woodstock, announced at a Woodstock news conference his intention to run for a fourth term this fall. He criticized high gasoline costs and pledged to curb promotions at service stations to lower consumer expenses.
Banking and Insurance Commissioner James Hunt orders the Vermont Education Association to stop requesting auto insurance cancellation for former members after an investigation found a policy with an out of state firm. The practice was described as effectively deciding policy renewals and akin to selling insurance. The move protects members who may wish to leave the association.
Washington reports Vermont colleges share a $37,700 OEO work-study grant announced Monday. The University of Vermont gets $12,000 for 19 students, four state colleges split $13,800 for 44 students, and Bennington College along with St Josephs Prov, Marlboro, Middlebury, Norwich, St Michaels and Windham Colleges receive portions.
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