Petition Urges Imported Chief for Bennington Police
In Bennington a circulating petition requests that Village Trustees appoint a new police chief from outside the local force to replace the late Chief Edward L. Silver, who died November 19. Assistant Chief William H. Fox has led the department since. One originator, Ronald Knapp, says the message seeks a strong, active force with crime prevention and detective capability, fearing trustees may choose a familiar internal candidate.
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Bennington
Edward L. Silver
Ronald Knapp
Silver
Knapp
Vermont
Police Seek Bogus Bill Passers
Police hunt a Canadian couple suspected of passing bogus ten dollar Canadian bills in seven Vermont communities including Burlington Bennington Middlebury Rutland Shelburne and Brandon. Nine fake bills uncovered in Rutland area six in Bennington three in Burlington Winooski area. description of the male and female given.
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Rutland
Bennington
Burlington - Winooski
Agreement Reached on New West German Government
Bonn reports that the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats, rivals since World War II, reached a coalition cabinet agreement to form the new West German government. The accord outlines a shared governance framework and key policy roles for both parties.
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Kurt-Georg Kiesinger
West Berlin
Willy Brandt
Bonn
Christian Democrats
Social Democrats
UPI
Thant poised for a second United Nations term
U Thant signals readiness to accept a full five year second term as secretary general, with the Security Council drafting a formal recommendation for the General Assembly. Delegates report his change of heart after quiet talks and a string of public arguments over Viet Nam and UN reforms.
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United Nations
UPI
Thant
Security Council
General Assembly
U.N
O'Brien Re elected Vermont House Minority Leader
Vermont House Democratic leader Leo O'Brien of South Burlington was re elected minority leader by his caucus after a day long orientation session for the new general assembly. O'Brien, 35, has served in 1963 and 1965 and previously led 35 Democrats in the chamber.
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Montpelier
UPD
Leo O’brien
South
Burlington
Vermont
House
General Assembly
O’brien
Arab Meeting Called On Israel Tension
AMMAN Jordan UPI the Arab League called a Dec 7 Cairo meeting to discuss possible action against Israel amid rising Middle East tension. Secretary general Hassouna urged defense and foreign ministers to attend to review a report on military conditions on Arab borders with Israel. Executives, protests, and UN peacekeeping plans circulated as Jordan braces for demonstrations and security alerts.
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Amman
Jordan
UPI
Arab League Today
Cairo
Israel
Middle East
Cairo Radio
Abdel Khaleq Hassouna
League
Arab Unified Command
Hussein
United Nations
Beirut
Gaza Strip
Palestine
Plans Progress For Town Park
Community involvement grows as the town park commission meets for the first time with Bennington selectmen. The group eyed state and federal funding, designated the 70 acre town farm as the site, and discussed a master plan with Allen Organization offering free planning help. The commission aims for a summer start on park work, with any major funding needing voter approval.
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Park Commission
Bennington
Selectmen
John G. Irons Jr
James W. Merunowicz
Alfred F. Torrisi
Walter C. Noyes Jr
Thomas Foster
Bennington Village
Joseph A. Pello Jr
Allen
Stewart E. Allen
Allen Organization
Joseph Higgins
Richard van Santvoord
Viet Truce Planned For Three Holidays
Saigon reports that South Vietnamese and Allied forces will observe three year end truces totaling eight days during Christmas New Year and Tet. Communist forces must also pause. The pledge covers ARVN and allied troops in both South and North Viet Nam with defensive readiness if attacked.
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Saigon
UPD
WU S
Nguyen Cao Ky
U.S
North Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Army of the Republic of Viet
Johnson
Vermont Deer and Bear Kills Set New Records
In Vermont the 16 day regular rifle season yielded 16 095 deer reported by towns with more awaiting reports. The bear take reached a record 410 surpassing the 1958 mark of 339. County totals include Addison 803 Bennington 1 095 Caledonia 1 018 Chittenden 465 Essex 470 Franklin 300 Grand Isle 21 Lamoille 610 Orange 2 140 Orleans 442 Rutland 2 396 Washington 1 503 Windham 1 683 Windsor 3 149.
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Montpelier
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Inside Column Sees Giraffes In Christmas Display
Elizabeth Dwyer writes that giraffes are in this Christmas with a playful note on fashion and festivity. A photo highlights the state attorney in his new office and local grid stars earn all state honors.
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Elizabeth Dwyer
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Hoff to appoint Page head of Vermont National Guard
Gov. Philip H. Hoff will appoint Brig. Gen. Wayne H. Page adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard on December 5. Page, 44, a Hyde Park executive with Ruberoid Asbestos, succeeds the late Gen. Francis Billado, who died Sept. 13. Page is a Vermont native and University of Vermont alumnus with World War II service and a Bronze Star, married to Sylvia Ward with two daughters Nancy and Karen.
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Page
Hoff
Billado
Vermont
Vermont National Guard
Reginald Cram
Hyde Park
University of Vermont
Sylvia Ward
Morrisville
Nancy
Karen
Lamoille Central Academy
Vermont GOP Rejects Pre Primary Nomination Convention Plan
The Vermont Republican State Committee rejected a proposal for a pre primary nominating convention system. The panel favored party registration for voters, with leadership conventions suggested to test sentiment. The vote 13-8 defeated the plan amid GOP opposition and calls to revise election laws for cross party benefit.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Republican State Committee
Derick Webb
Shelburne
Arthur Crowley Jr
Rutland
Crowley
Webb
Daniel O’brien
South Burlington
Democratic Committee
Arson Suspected In Notre Dame Des Victoires Church Fire
Vermont Fire Marshal says Notre Dame Des Victoires Church in St Johnsbury was an apparent arson. The 69 year old church seating 250 was destroyed by a Saturday blaze. Officials on Tuesday had not found definite suspects and cited several good leads. Fire began in the altar area.
Rensselaer County Adopts First 15 Million Budget
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors adopted its first budget over 15 million dollars by a 28 to 5 vote. The finalized plan mirrors the tentative budget with minor fund transfers and grants a $500 pay raise for each supervisor and a $1,000 boost for the board chairman. Tax rates will rise in 10 of 14 towns, while Troy Rensselaer and several towns see lower rates after equalization schedule adjustments. final rates depend on charge backs and local fees.
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Troy
N.Y
Rensselaer County
Board of Supervisors
Rensselaer
Berlin
East Greenbush
Poestenkill
Schaghticoke
Hudson Valley Community College
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Coalition
U Thant
Germany
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
Social Democratic
Ludwig Erhard
Kiesinger
Bundestag
Brandt
Palestine Liberation Organization
Irons
Merunowicz
Torrisi
Mrs. Foster
U.S. Jets
U.S. State Department
Air Force
South Viet Nam
1St Cavalry
Kill
National Guard
GOP
John Perry
Barre
James M. Brahan
Hoosick Falls
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