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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1963
Page
2
Local leaders and residents express shock and sorrow over President Kennedy s assassination. Messages from pastors veterans and community figures extend sympathy to Mrs Kennedy and the Kennedy family and call for unity and prayer during the national crisis.
Donald C. Hicks executive director of the Greater Bennington Association and former village president says he is deeply shocked by the event, calling it a terrible loss for the nation and for the world.
Judge George M. Fienberg calls the assassination of President Kennedy a tragic event and links it to defiance by Southern governors and legislators of the federal government and the Supreme Court. He notes Kennedy’s WWII service and meeting with him in Rutland in 1956 during a campaign for vice president.
Francis Gallett of Post 1312 VFW expresses heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy and the Kennedy family, honoring the President as a man of indomitable courage and high ideals. J Duncan Campbell, Bentington Republican Committee chair, notes fellow Republicans share the horror and sorrow.
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From Bennington's Town Representative Joseph J Caracciola comes a solemn tribute to Mrs Kennedy and her children after the assassination. He calls Kennedy one of the greatest men and hopes God blesses his family. This reflects national sorrow and reverence for the fallen leader.
President William C. Fell of Bennington College voiced shock at President Kennedy s death and called for collective grief and democratic resolve as students and faculty planned a Friday meeting. Lawrence F Powers Bennington Democratic Town Chairman urged unity beyond politics and sympathy for Mrs Kennedy and the family.
The Rev Angus J MacDonald of Bennington Council of Churches and Shaftsbury Methodist Church says the nation has lost a great and good man and compares his legacy to Abraham Lincoln’s, noting he now belongs to the ages.
The district superintendent of the Troy Methodist Conference honors President Kennedy as a dedicated leader and symbol of American youth. He notes Kennedy’s effort to fulfill Lincoln’s hope of ending slavery and calls the assassination a result of deep-seated hatred. State Sen Reid LeFevre urges prayers for Kennedy’s memory and devotion to country and God.
Markets plunged as news of President Kennedy's shooting hit the nation. The New York Stock Exchange and other exchanges halted trading after the announcement, marking a days steep decline and nationwide shock.
Vermont Governor Phil Hoff ordered the Capitol flag lowered and state offices closed for the day after learning of President John F. Kennedy's death. He issued a statement praising Kennedy as a model of courage and calling for renewed effort to defend freedom. Hoff had met Kennedy twice and spoke with him by phone via an aide.
The Rt. Rev. Harvey D. Butterfield of Vermont proclaims Sunday November 24 as a day of mourning across the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Parish priests should conduct a requiem or Burial Office portion and prayers are to be offered for Kennedy’s family the U S government and the nation.
Dr. Malcom Perry reports no pulse as shots wound Kennedy in Dallas. Witnesses recall a triumphal parade before three rifle reports shattered the quiet. Lyndon Johnson, in line for the presidency, watched events unfold after a Texas tour from San Antonio to Dallas.
A memorial concert tonight at 8 p m in the Bennington College Carriage Barn expresses respect for the late President Kennedy. The Bennington Brass Ensemble directed by Gunnar Schonbeck will perform music appropriate to the occasion.
Gibney coordinates a Friday night meeting where American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members agree to guard the Municipal Building flagpole from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until John F. Kennedy is buried. Flowers will be placed at 6 a.m. in front of the memorial tablet and the flag will be half mast.
A Requiem Mass for President John F. Kennedy will be offered at 7 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Church in North Bennington. The service was announced by Rev. Walter F. Miller, pastor.
Richard J LaFlamme 696-7031 Co 513 Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Ill enlisted in U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Walter LaFlamme formerly worked in The Banner composing room Friendly Circle meets Nov 13 at First Baptist Church with 13 members and a guest Dinner for Bennington Club canceled due to president’s death Mr and Mrs Charles J Read Jr to Lorain Ohio for job as assistant sports editor Weekend special at The Iron Kettle ad offering turkey dinner $1.85 Julius H Manes returns to office after Thanksgiving Nov 29 ADV Nov 23
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