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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1975

Page

2

Pray Case Testimony Suppressed After Questioning Oct 18 Incident

The trial scene centers on Pray with Judge Hill ordering Pease's testimony suppressed despite Keefe's objections. Dr. Woodruff, a prosecution witness, testified Pray was not legally insane and suggested Pray may have intended to kill his estranged wife Suzanne, who filed for divorce in April 1971.

Pray Keefe Hill Pease Dr. Woodruff Garneau Woodruff Suzanne Alfred Y. Koumans

Geannelis violinist shines in BU Repertory Orchestra debut

Pamela Geannelis daughter of Richard and Mrs Geannelis of West Road performed with the Boston University Repertory Orchestra in its season opener. A freshman music education major, she studies viola with W Trampler and has played with the Tanglewood Orchestra and at the Hague Summer Music Center in Holland. Visitors will be restricted in the Napolitano's pizza ad.

Pamela Geannelis Richard Geannelis The West Road Boston University Repertory Orchestra Ms. Geannelis School of Music Boston University W. Trampler Tanglewood Orchestra Hague Holland

College spokeman outlines faculty input on report plan

College spokesman Ms Parker, Friday, said faculty and students will be invited to participate in implementing the report. She noted trustees seek input and want a contract system aligned with the report's goals. Faculty personnel committee had met trustees in January to discuss contracts and tenure. The board, at Tuesday's meeting, debated conveying positive feelings about the report.

Parker Bennington College

Nixon covert actions loom over Chile and Bennington turmoil

CIA plots to block Allende's rise and alleged Nixon orders surface in hearings, while Bennington College faces a campus rift between faculty and trustees over the report's findings. Kissinger defends limited CIA role, urging congressional oversight amid calls to curb covert operations.

Executive Branch Congressional CIA Dominican Republic South Vietnam Chile United States Nixon Allende Kissinger Congress Rene Schneider Helms Salvador Allende

Obituary Emily Edna Brodeur 58 Manchester resident

Emily Edna Brodeur 58 of Manchester died Friday at home after a long illness She was born in Manchester June 20 1917 daughter of Seth Burt and Alice Hall Taylor She married Paul J Brodeur November 8 1937 The couple lived in Arlington 28 years before moving to Manchester Cremation at Gardner Earl Crematorium Troy NY Memorial Mass Monday 10 am St Pauls Church Manchester Brewster Funeral Home in charge Memorials to charity of choice Survivors include husband a son Donald P Brodeur Baltimore Md six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Emily Edna Brodeur Manchester Seth Burt Alice (Hall) Taylor Burt and Burton Seminary Paul J. Brodeur Arlington Donald P. Brodeur Baltimore Suzanne F. Carpenter Bennington Paula B. Hale Camden Kathy Louise Brodeur Bangor Donald S. Taylor Kennici Wash Gerald Taylor Enfield Gardner Earl Crematorium Troy N.Y Brewster Funeral Home St. Paul’s Church

Argentine firm ships machinery to Cuba worth 4.5 million

Caissutti Metal Works of Argentina reports sending 60 truckloads of machinery and equipment to Cuba valued at 4.5 million dollars. Argentina has expanded trade with Cuba since renewing diplomatic relations in 1973.

Buenos Aires UPI Caissutti Metalworks Cuba Argentina

Ford defends noninvolvement in foreign plot inquiry

White House press secretary Nessen said President Ford rejects involving current officials in past assassination plots and would study the Senate panel report on U S actions under Eisenhower through Nixon. Ford objects to releasing the report publicly as potentially harmful to policy and security while considering legislative changes if needed.

Nessen Ford Senate U.S Patrice Lumumba Fidel Castro Eisenhower Kennedy Johnson Nixon

Vermont asks FTC to probe Golden Griddle ads

Assistant attorney general Benson Scotch leads Vermont’s challenge alleging misleading TV ads for Golden Griddle syrup. Vermont Agriculture Department and Vermont Maple Industry Council seek FTC investigation and corrective ads. Sampling from Newfane misrepresents Vermont maple syrup diversity and accuracy.

FTC Vermont Madison Avenue Newfane Attorney General’s Office Scotch Sugarbush CPC International Inc CPC

Dinner Downtown Thanksgiving Changes for UCS Hot Meals

The UCS Hot Meals Program updates for Thanksgiving week include homebound service on weekdays with Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. A catered Thanksgiving Dinner by Paddy's Restaurant is planned for Wednesday Nov 26 at noon at the Senior Apartment House 323 South St with a 40 reservations limit call 442-8012. No service on Thanksgiving Day. meals continue on other weekdays. Senior Center Ben Mont Ave serves Monday and Tuesday only. closed Thursday and Friday. Bennington and North Bennington bus transport via Senior Citizens' mini-bus for 35 cents each way, arranged with meal reservations. In Pownal, Thanksgiving Dinner is Wednesday noon at the Baptist Church. call Rose Mattison 823-7282 to reserve. Menu items listed for Mon 24 through Fri 27 include poached fish fillets, roast veal, roast turkey, and chicken chop suey with sides and desserts.

Paddy South St Ben Mont Avenue Bennington North Bennington Pownal The Baptist Church Rose Mattison

Hitchhiker hit by moving lumber in Lenox

Donald McGuire, 42, of Lenox, was struck on the head by a wooden post protruding from a moving car window along Route 7. He survived but was in serious condition at Albany Medical Center ICU. Police seek information about the bizarre hit and run.

Lenox Mass UPI Donald McGuire Albany N.Y McGuire Albany Medical Center

Burr and Burton names campaign leadership team

The Burr and Burton Seminary Capital Gifts Campaign announces a chairman team of John Shuell Douglas Shaw and John Hawkins to lead the fundraising effort. Richard Finlay of Manchester will serve as campaign treasurer.

Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary Capital Gifts John Shuell Douglas Shaw John Hawkins Peru Zion Church Catamount National Bank Vermont Natural Resources Council Burr and Burton Burr and Burton Board of Trustees Shaw Insurance Agency Burr & Burton Purdy’s Manchester Country Club Hawkins Richard Finlay Fly Fisherman Magazine Dorset

Women Named to Vermont Transportation and Water Boards

Gov. Thomas Salmon named two women to state boards. Kathryn Wendling of Pomfret joins the Transportation Board, replacing Gerald Martel, and Ruth Poger of South Burlington joins the Water Resources Board, filling the vacancy after Thomas Conlon’s resignation. Poger previously ran Salmon’s re election campaign and served on the Vermont Student Assistance Corp.

Vermont Student Assistance Corp Water Resources Board Thomas Conlon Montpelier

St Johnsbury House may still face demolition

The century old St Johnsbury House may be torn down by December 8 after Citizens Savings Bank repossessed it during a bankruptcy. Despite efforts to sell or restore the hotel and a halted contents auction, a $200,000 loan for seniors housing fell through and the bank has planning commission approval to raze it unless a buyer provides funds by the deadline. Bank President Joseph Sherman says demolition will be chosen if no rescue arrives.

ST. Johnsbury UPI St. Johnsbury House Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company Nishings Senior Citizens Housing Federal Farmers Home Administration Local Planning Commission Joseph Sherman

Bennington AARP notes new members and auction proceeds

More than 80 joined the Bennington chapter of AARP for its November meeting which featured a fruitbread auction that raised funds for community charities. Auctioneers Josie Baczek Emelie Lyons cashier Maurice Cohen and finance chair Margaret Powell led the event. The meeting honored members with birthdays and heard from former members Howard and Mrs Smith of Concord New Hampshire. Memorials were presented for the late Leon Orr and former Children's Aid Society secretary Persis Holden. Sunshine cards were requested for ill member Juna Fuller. Legislative work highlighted by Clara Timmerman urged member input on bills affecting seniors including use of the Green Mountain Passport and a Guardian Clock for elderly living alone. The Christmas program was outlined by Elizabeth Groenewegen with a gift exchange. The Mt Anthony Union High School Music Department will perform Nov 25 at 8 pm, with a mixed concert of classical and modern works.

Bennington American Association of Retired Persons Josie Baczek Emelie Lyons Maurice Cohen Margaret Powell Howard Smith Concord N.H John Powells Smiths Leon Orr Margaret Oglivie Persis S. Holden Children’s Aid Society Burlington Juna Fuller Dean Hunt Street Clara Timmerman Green Mountain Guardian John Powell

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