07 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
1
Gov. George C. Wallace spoke to about 4 000 at Dartmouth College arguing segregation is a way of life. He claimed Brown v Board usurped law and urged states rights while denouncing media bias and pressed for education of Negroes under separate but equal rhetoric.
A federal grand jury in Newark indicted John William Butenko, an Orange engineer on a secret Air Force contract, and Igor A. Ivanov, a Russian chauffeur, on three counts of conspiring to pass information to the Soviet Union. Death penalty possible. Three UN staff members expelled, protected by immunity. In Buffalo Wyoming, a rabbit owner’s prized buck rabbit at Johnson County Fair unexpectedly became a mother.
Towns Bennington and Village argue consolidation must precede sewer system merger. Tax collector in Pownal notes race track as town’s heaviest taxpayer. Elston Howard of the Yankees is voted American League's Most Valuable Player for 1963.
In Brysted t Germany eleven men trapped for two weeks were raised from a flooded iron mine 183 feet below. A drilling rig broke through and a capsule carried the bearded survivors to the surface. The oldest miner was 93, and one was an electrician not a miner.
TeamstersPresident James Hoffa announced a three year master contract proposal to raise pay and fringe benefits for about 400000 truckers and related workers. The plan seeks 15 cent hourly raises for three years plus weekly increases for pensions and health care and additional paid time off and benefits. Negotiations are expected to begin in December in Chicago with a 50 member policy committee leading talks.
State figures show Green Mountain Park in Pownal collected an additional 536000 in wagering revenue after a June 24 bill raised the track's share of betting handle. Since May 24, total wagering at the park reached 17867483, with the track now receiving 13.66 percent and the state 4.34 percent under the revised rates.
AP reports South Viet Nam’s government collapse creates a military junta era with a civilian premier and a core military committee. High deficits and fragile economy persist as Viet Cong resistance remains active and political unity among generals is uncertain.
U S officials warn Moscow will likely harass traffic to West Berlin as new delays unfold on the autobahn. An American convoy was held 42 hours at Marienborn before clearance, with Western rules insisting on passenger headcounts. Khrushchev blamed American bid to alter established procedures as the flare of the dispute.
The Ben Mont Paper Co. postpones the Wells River operation closure to about Jan 24 from the planned Thanksgiving close. About 15 people work there. The local operation will move to the Bennington home plant for economic reasons in line with established procedure.
Governor Philip H Hoff begins a four day statewide tour with a Castleton speech to the Vermont Town Managers Association. His schedule includes events in Brandon Green Mountain Park Pownal and Montpelier plus meetings with foreign students and a Middlebury football game.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller formally announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He plans to enter the New Hampshire primary and other early contests while urging other candidates like Barry Goldwater to participate. He defends his record and positions amid questions about his divorce and polling standing.
Fairbanks Morse official Edwin Rousch denied rumors the St Johnsbury plant is stockpiling products in anticipation of a move. He said overtime and more hires are to meet commitments as the firm weighs economic options. The community raised over 500000 in pledges to fund a new plant and officials plan a presentation to persuade the company to stay.
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