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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1965

Page

2

National PTA speaker to address Vermont convention in Champlain Valley

Mrs Leon S Price of Dallas Texas, secretary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, headlining the Vermont PTA State Convention at Champlain Valley Union High School Hinesburg on October 5 at 9 30 a m. Urie of Hardwick will introduce her and she brings extensive White House Conference experience and Texas education committee roles.

Burlington Vermont Parent-Teacher Association Champlain Valley Union High School Hinesburg Leon S. Price Dallas Tex National Congress of Parents and Teachers Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Price White House Texas Education TV State Film Library Dallas Council of World Affairs Dallas United Nation Association

Fire destroys Cupola Restaurant and Lounge in Burlington

A Cupola Restaurant and Lounge blaze, fueled by 30 mph winds, destroyed the restaurant and part of a four-building complex in Burlington. No injuries reported. motel guests evacuated as firefighters fought the fire since about 1 a.m. Investigators began probing the cause. damage estimates unavailable.

Burlington UPI

Vermont official urges care on reapportionment law

Vermont Secretary of State Harry Cooley says town clerks and legislators misread reapportionment rules. He notes no towns moved between senatorial districts but four counties were merged into two districts, with Chittenden Grand Isle Essex and Orleans forming the new districts.

Montpelier API Vermont Harry Cooley Cooley Chittenden Grand Isle Essex Orleans

Norwich Outing Club to present Mexico mountain slides

Norwich University Outing Club hosts a slide talk on mountain climbing in Mexico Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Dole Auditorium. Roger H. Damon Jr. and Daniel F. Brodien of St. Johnsbury VT will show photos from a recent trip. Damon is a 1951 NU graduate and an engineer with Fairbanks Morse.

Northfield Norwich University

Vermont to promote ski areas in Midwest shows

State Development Commissioner Elbert Moulton says Vermont's Development Department and the ski industry will jointly promote Vermont's major ski areas in the Midwest this fall. Shows planned in Chicago Detroit and Cleveland aim to generate publicity for The Beckoning Country. The promotion idea came from the new Ski Advisory Council.

Montpelier UPI Elbert Moulton Vermont Development Department Vermont mid-West Chicago Detroit Cleveland Moulton Ski Advisory Council

Body of missing men found near Hudson River bank

In New York two local men missing since early last week were discovered Saturday afternoon on the Hudson River bank about three quarters of a mile south of dredging operations below Menands Bridge. Frank L. Mastro, 75, was found by two workmen. Albany County Coroner William Sheridan is withholding a decision.

Troy Hudson River Menands Bridge Frank L. Mastro Albany County William Sheridan

Inauguration of Union College's 14th President

Dr. Harold C. Martin, 48, was inaugurated Sunday as the eighth chancellor of Union University, a system including Union College and several Albany institutions. More than 1,000 attendees filled the ceremonies at Schenectady.

Schenectady Harold C. Martin Union College Martin Union University Albany Medical School Albany Law School Albany Pharmacy School Dudley Observatory

Camp Robbery Hits NYC Needy-Children Shelter

An interdenominational camp in STEPHENTOWN that serves needy New York City children was robbed of interior property valued at about 1500 dollars. Rev. Martin V. Frey, owner from New York, discovered the burglary Saturday as he prepared the site for winter. The thefts included a snake bite kit blankets cot hardware and kitchen utensils and are under investigation by the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department.

Stephentown New York City Martin V. Frey New York Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Dept

Berkshire Fall Foliage Festival Parade Draws 55000

In North Adams the 10th annual parade drew more than 55 000 despite rain while Gov Volpe Lt Gov Richardson and Rep Conte led the political pageant. The telephone company won top prize for best float. Four St Joseph School girls won science fair awards and Pope Paul’s Mass tickets. Williams College hosts public open house at Greylock Corner residences.

North Adams Edward M. Kennedy Ellis Island John Volpe Elliott Richardson U.S Silvio O. Conte Pittsfield The Telephone Company Pittsfieljy St. Joseph School New York City Christine Volin Jean Shea Janet Rotti Mary Tietgens SJHS

GE Holds Open House At Pittsfield Event Draws Thousands

General Electric staged an open house in Pittsfield on Saturday, the first in three years, drawing an estimated 35,000 visitors to view facilities. The most popular exhibits featured man-made lightning and a Polaris missile firing simulation.

Pittsfield General Electric Co

Prisoner Death Probed At Walpole State Prison

Walpole Mass UPI authorities probe the death of Howard R Greene 21 Newton found dying in his cell from blows to the head ruled a homicide The attack likely occurred between 4 53 and 5 10 p m during a 13 minute cell unlocked period Investigators questioned 44 inmates as guards opened a murder case tied to the December 1964 shooting of 19 year old Donald Lewis Roxbury

Walpole Mass UPI Harold Shenker West Meuway Howard R. Greene Newton Greene Mane Leo Cornwall Norfolk Donald Lewis Roxbury

Johnson Sees Progress In War on Ugliness

Washington reports President Johnson cites concrete progress in beautification efforts nationwide including cities suburbs highways and streams. The White House statement accompanies a four Cabinet officer report detailing actions from schools to waste disposal and use of trash as fuel for desalting plants.

Washington UPI Johnson America White House

Prisoner Sex Change By Oregon Doctor Revealed

A male prisoner at the Oregon State Penitentiary underwent two rare operations and hormone therapy to change sex before his release last month. Now living as a woman named Jean, she says she sought identity and happiness. The procedure, reportedly the first of its kind in the United States and possibly the first used by a prison system for rehabilitation, was performed after consultations with prison officials and medical staff.

Salem, Ore UPI Oregon State Penitentiary Jean United States Oregon Salem

Belmont pastor condemns Bircher group near church

Belmont's Rev. Gilbert A. Phillips denounces the John Birchers as an organized threat to religion. He criticizes founder Robert Welch as charming yet dangerous, saying the movement spews hate and harms Jesus's teachings. He likens silent clergy to German pastors of the 1930s and urges Belmont residents to feel shame over national notoriety.

Belmont, Mass UPI Belmont The Johr Birzh Society Gilbert A. Phillips First Church Uniterian Philips Robert Welch

Brain Tumor Fatal To Zachary Scott

Austin Texas based actor Zachary Scott died at his mansion Sweetbrush after a brain tumor. He had retired from film earlier this year following surgery in New York. Survived by two daughters and his mother the 51 year old star rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s with 35 movies and later stage work.

Austin, Tex UPI Zachary Scott Sweetbrush Austin Memorial Park Scott Fannin Heaton New York Ruth Ford University of Texas Elaine Anderson Tenderloin

New England Pavilion Draws Crowds at New York World's Fair

At the New York World's Fair the New England pavilion drew its largest weekend crowds of the year with over 60 000 visitors passing through the turnstiles. The country store exhibit reported its highest sales since the fair opened in spring 1964 while more than 12 000 people watched performances by Connecticut and Massachusetts groups on the village green.

New York UPD New England Connecticut Massachusetts

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PTA VDD Down In Berkshire Pope Williamstown Williams College Greylock Corner Greylock Bay State LBJ Birchers Jesus Galilee Germany San Juan, P.R Roosevelt Roads Naval Station Bennington Mrs. Smith Oneida Mrs. Jones Wwaniti Eir Central Vermont Public Service Corporation Metropolitan Life Metropolitan Metropolitan Advisers William J. Saliba C.L.U. Mgr. Evans Bldg Union St N.E. Pavilion
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