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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1963
Page
1
Gov. Hoff floated splitting the winter legislative session into two parts if committees do not volunteer to study bills. He may first test the idea with the conservation and development panels, with Sen. James L. Oakes and Rep. Samuel A. Parsons supporting the move.
A volatile coup attempt in Saigon targets President Ngo Dinh Diem with reports of his possible ouster and brother Ngo Dinh Nhu killed. U S Marines secure key sites while Washington reviews the crisis. details remain uncertain as fighting erupts around the palace.
Moscow reports the unmanned Polyot One space craft can maneuver in all directions and adjust its orbit in height. The craft, transmitting data to Soviet stations, flew between 343 and 592 kilometers in altitude and performed normally. The project mirrors U S plans for similar maneuverable spacecraft.
In Montpelier forestry officials anticipate a decision this afternoon on lifting the woods ban as rain showers bring relief after a month of tinder dry conditions. Albert W. Gottlieb says about three four tenths of an inch was expected and the fire classification lowered to low. Governor Hoff's desk will hold the Forests and Parks Department report and a possible revival of the bow and arrow deer season is under reconsideration due to the drought.
In Montpelier AP report the Public Service Board fixes Monday as the deadline to designate an operator for the Bellows Falls Rutland portion of the abandoned Rutland Railway. Negotiations continue with F Nelson Blount of Walpole New Hampshire. if any part operates it would be the 25 to 30 mile Bellows Falls Ludlow segment serving shippers between BF and Ludlow.
Vermonters face higher electric costs due to PASNY cutbacks, with Philip H. Hoff estimating over 550000 dollars annually in added charges. Ernest W. Gibson III notes Vermont’s power bill will rise about 400000 dollars this year and more from a second contract dispute.
Thirteen Vermonters including four state troopers arrived in Millinocket Maine to help locate a missing woman and a park ranger on Mt Kathadin A Maine National Guard C 47 carried the team which also included a Norwich University rescue squad Vermont public safety commissioner William H Bau mann arranged aid at Maine officials request
President Kennedy challenged whether the Soviet Union would abandon the moon race and urged verification of intentions while defending continued U S space program plans. He said no immediate US troop withdrawals from Germany but announced reductions in noncombat personnel and noted ongoing Soviet space effort. He also discussed wheat talks, possible TV debates with Goldwater, and Johnson's role on the 1964 ticket.
A downtown Marietta drug store explosion killed seven and injured at least 25 during a Halloween celebration. Fire officials cited uncertain causes with gas leak as a suspected factor and endured debris clearances as rescuers searched for victims.
Mt. Anthony Union School Board narrows the site for a proposed new union high school to two options the Vermont Soldiers Home property in Bennington Village and Town Farm land between Willow Road and East Road above Molly Stark School. A final decision is aimed by Dec. 12 after evaluating title availability flood risk and costs with input from a survey showing strong voter preference for the Soldiers Home site.
Inside poll results place Barry Goldwater ahead of rivals among New England GOP leaders. An adjacent aerial photo shows Mt. Anthony Union School Board reviewing site considerations for the Old Soldiers Home project.
A gas explosion at the Indianapolis Coliseum during an ice show finale hurled flames and concrete into the crowd, killing 62 and injuring 385. Officials confirmed the toll after checks across six hospitals and multiple morgues, with Civil Defense coordinating emergency response.
King Hassan II said Algerian forces attacked Figuig in northeastern Morocco and ordered a Moroccan withdrawal. He pledged to cease hostilities per a Mali accord and a ceasefire is to begin at midnight. Reports noted casualties and Algerian control of surrounding ridges during the assault.
In Woodstock AP report the new Republican State Committee meets to organize and elect a state chairman. Derick V. Webb of Shelburne is the top favorite for the post while incumbent Theodore Corsones of Mendon may stay on if his law practice allows. Webb divides support between conservative and liberal wings.
Williams College announced it purchased the remaining 1,200 acre Mount Hope Farm in Williamstown for 325000 dollars. The estate of Col. E Parmelee Prentice, who died in 1955, was acquired from Lenox Hill Hospital New York City. The property will stay on the town tax rolls and a foundation grant aided the purchase.
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