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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1966

Page

2

Vermont Unemployment Claims Edge Up In Week

Vermont unemployment figures show 2019 claims last week, up 32 from the prior week and 315 below 1965's corresponding week. The insured rate rose to 1.9 percent. new claims fell to 357 as four industries accounted for most of the gains, with notable 12 and 13 percent increases in Bennington and Newport areas. In Rutland a quick thinking housewife credited with saving a two and a half story home from a Monday fire caused by basement wiring. she closed the basement door and opened all windows, preventing spread.

Montpelier UPI Department of Employment Security Vermont Bennington Newport Rutland UPS Steven Molmar Shirley Molmar James Barron

Vermont names new deputy admin commissioner Paul Guare

Vermont Administration Commissioner William Kearns announced Paul Guare of Montpelier as the new deputy state commissioner of administration. Guare, who previously served six months as deputy, resigning to lead the Vermont Rural Community Development Services, will coordinate federal funds coming into the state with a $12,000 annual salary.

Montpelier UPI Vermont William Kearns Paul Guare Kearns Guare Vermont Rural Community Development Services Congress

Three New York men fined on deer jacking charges

Joel R. Hartman 25 of Schenectady Donald E. Hinks 22 of Cooperstown and Chris A. Sawyer 17 of Hampton pleaded guilty in district court to illegally shooting and killing a deer in Poultney They were fined 100 each and Hartman paid an extra 25 for giving false information to obtain a state resident hunting license in October 1965.

Rutland UPI New York Joel R. Hartman Schenectady Donald E. Hinks Cooperstown Chris A. Sawyer Hampton Poultney Hartman

Narragansett hunter dies in hunting accident killed himself

A 36 year old Narragansett man, Carl Anderson, was found with a self inflicted head wound by other hunters near Routes 100 and 125 in Grandville. He is identified as Rhode Island's first hunting season fatality.

Grandville UPI Narragansett, RI Carl Anderson Anderson

Berlin Petersburgh District 4 votes to join Berlin Central

In New York, Berlin Petersburgh Common School District No 4 approved annexation to Berlin Central after four prior rejections over 12 years. The move comes despite a prior Aug 24 vote defeat 91 69 and follows a state order prompted by Petersburg residents.

Berlin Petersburg James E. Allen

Morrison given suspended sentences after guilty plea in Berkshire case

Alan H. Morrison 25 of Pownal was sentenced to two six month suspended terms in the House of Correction fined 300 and placed on a year of probation after pleading guilty to six of seven charges in District Court Judge Samuel E Levine found the seventh charge assault with a dangerous weapon not proven The incident stemmed from a Sept 11 crash near Cozy Corner Restaurant involving Morrison and three other vehicles Pittsfield UPS reported bargaining sessions scheduled to end a strike against General Electric Co in Pittsfield and Ashland with 390 local engineers on strike since Oct 3 Federal mediator Thomas McNally to meet with draftsmen's union and GE Becket CAB blamed weather and low altitude for April light plane crash injuring three Rhode Island men Unanimous vote to reject Sprague Electric Co contract proposal at annual meeting of the Technical Semi Technical and Office Workers Union with 175 members in North Adams

Williamstown Alan H. Morrison Pownal House of Correction Samuel E. Levine Morrison Pittsfield UPS General Electric Co Ashland American Federation of Technical Engineers Thomas McNally Draftsmen’s Union Becket Civil Aeronautics Board Rhode Island CAB North Adams Sprague Electric Co

Pentagon forecast on Vietnam war troop needs

Pentagon guerrilla warfare research chief Seymour J. Dietchman estimated that victory could require from half a million to two million U S troops within five years. He likened casualties to the Korean War period, noting 33,629 American deaths there. Through Nov 5 a total of 5,823 U S servicemen had been killed in Vietnam.

U.S Viet Nam Dietchman IDA Defense Department Asia Washington Post

Final Arguments Begun In Sam Sheppard Trial

In Cleveland Judge Talty overruled a defense bid to discharge Dr Samuel H Sheppard and final arguments opened with a jury to be instructed soon. Bailey argued there was insufficient circumstantial evidence for 1954 and 1966 shows a stronger, new case. Talty said this trial is a new start. The case heads to a jury after 19 court days in retrial while Sheppard’s new wife Ariane awaits the verdict.

Cleveland UPI Francis J. Talty Sheppard F. Lee Bailey Samuel H. Sheppard Talty Ariane Sam U.S. Supreme Court

Confessions Delayed For Notre Dame Michigan State Game

In Plainville a Roman Catholic parish shifts confession times by 30 minutes to avoid clashing with Notre Dame versus Michigan State. The Our Lady of Mercy priests read a letter at Sunday masses noting the change and listing Fathers O Connell O Mara Corrigan and Franklin among supporters. The archbishop has not commented.

Plainville, Conn UPI Our Lady of Mercy Notre Dame the Fighting Irish James O’connell John O’mara Gerald Corrigan Edward Franklin O’brien

Hoff to name Arthur Ristau as new special assistant

Gov. Philip H. Hoff plans to appoint Arthur Ristau of Hyannis Mass as his special assistant later this month. Ristau, 30, currently a Portland Press Herald reporter, would replace Benjamin Collins who moves to become secretary of civil and military affairs after Thomas Kenney resigns to return to private law practice.

Maine Press- Herald Ristau Kenney Hoff Collins Ristan Anita Fregosi Proctor

Judge OBrien resigning from Burlington Superior Court

Burlington Free Press reports Gov. Hoff will accept the resignation of Superior Judge Donald OBrien by December 1. OBrien, sworn in December 2 1963, has wished to step down and return to private practice. Franklin Billings Jr. of Woodstock is expected to be named as his replacement. OBrien is one of two Democrats on the bench.

Burlington UPI the Free Press Philip Hoff Donald O’brien O’brien Franklin Billings Jr Woodstock

Increased Insurance Benefits Available to 10 000 Vermonters

Hartford Conn VPI The Aetna Life and Casualty announces increased health insurance benefits under the government indemnity plan for about 10 000 federal employees, annuitants, and dependents in Vermont. Effective Jan 1 1967 benefits rise with no premium increase. Open season runs Nov 14 30 for enrollment changes and for those not enrolled. New protections include doubling maximum benefits to 2000, a catastrophe provision covering 100 percent of family expenses over 10000 annually, and extra coverage for mental or nervous conditions.

Hartford, Conn VPI Aetna Life and Casualty Vermont

Bennington Banner rates and contact details notice

The Bennington Banner provides newsroom and advertising numbers, address at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont, subscription rates by mail within Vermont and nationwide, and United Press International news republication rights and post office information.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI Vermont U.S

Air Canada faces first strike in 29 years

Montreal IAM began a strike affecting Air Canada with 5200 workers. 4000 staff laid off unpaid as smaller lines seek to absorb stranded travelers. Eastern Airlines boosts capacity on the Montreal New York route while Canadian Pacific operates only one domestic flight daily. regional lines authorized to step in.

Montreal API International Association of Machinists IAM Air Canada Canada Eastern New York Canadian Pacific Airlines Canadian Pacific Railroad sans-Canada Air Transport Board

Middlebury Personnel Data Theft At Old Chapel

Middlebury College officials report confidential personnel files on students were removed from the Old Chapel Administration Building during the weekend. Thirteen file drawers were taken by one or more individuals, targeting deans of men and women offices. Data covered nearly half the student body, but specifics were not disclosed. No motive established, with speculation about military or academic standing and concealment of identity by stealing multiple student files.

Middlebury UPD Middlebury College Old Chapel

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