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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1966

Page

2

Hoosick Falls Youth Injured in Face By Exploding Bullet

An eight year old, Christopher Hackett of School Street Hoosick Falls, was taken to Mary McClellan Hospital Cambridge after a bullet he was playing with exploded in his face as he and siblings improvised in a shed behind the Hackett home.

Hoosick Hoosick Falls N.Y Christopher Hackett Andrew Hackett School Street Mary McClellan Hospital Cambridge Frank Demick Christopher Hackett Demick Ronald Harrison

Higher Education Council Hit Not Working Effectively

A touring group of the National Education Writers Association heard that the New England Council on Higher Education is not functioning effectively. Dr. George Kidder of the University of Vermont questioned the interstate compact’s usefulness. The visit by 25 writers followed a study showing Vermont’s forestry needs, leading to UVM creating its own training program. A separate Bennington youth, James Danforth, 15, is listed as missing after Wednesday. he was last seen in white pants, a red jacket, and a striped T shirt. Authorities urged any information.

Burlington UPI National Education Writers Association New England Council On Higher Education George Kidder College of Arts and Sciences University of Vermont UVM New England New Jersey Dr. Kidder Vermont Maine Faracry Aroeram Kidder A. Pownal Benhi Bennington Village James Danforth Joseph Danforth Danforth Kidder Lawrence Doolin UVM Board of Trustees Doolin Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut

GOP Leaders Urge LBJ to Delay Asia Trip

A bloc of House Republicans led by Rep. Paul Findley urged President Johnson to postpone his October Asia trip until after the November 8 elections. They argued the journey could be influenced by partisan politics, though they stopped short of accusing him of political motives. Johnson planned to depart October 17 and return November 2.

Washington UPI House Johnson U.S Paul Findley R-Ill

Johnson to Lead 17 Day Asia Pacific Tour

Johnson plans a 17 day 25 000 mile trip to five nations New Zealand Australia Thailand Malaysia and Korea to attend the Manila conference on Viet Nam He defends the tour against critics saying it will not be a partisan show and may involve some lawmakers at the end of the trip authorities weigh invitations for bipartisan attendance

Johnson Manila Viet Nam New Zealand Australia Thailand Malaysia Korea

Vermont and New England colleges debate out of state pact

Dr Kidder notes that only 370 of 50 000 students participate in the regional compact and Vermont locals feel uneasy about studying out of state for undergraduate work. The panel discusses UVM forestry, Maine officials, and the prospect of more single subject schools in New England.

Tree Farm Awards Announced in Vermont and Bennington County

Edgar and Marie Borgatta of Sunderland and Mrs Lucia Howard of Bennington are the latest recipients of Tree Farm Awards from the American Forest Products Industries. Bennington County now has 25 Tree Farms totaling nearly 12,000 acres under good management. Since 1956 Vermont has certified 197 Tree Farms totaling 424,844 acres. The article also covers Boy Scout Troop 353 discussions of a Camp Woodford field day with contests and merit badges, a hike to Camp Woodford, and plans for a Court of Honor and Camp Philmont trip for Wayne Jacobs.

Edgar and Marie Borgatta Sunderland Lucia Howard Bennington American Forest Products Industries, Inc Borgattas Howard Bennington County Vermont Department of Forests and Parks New England Forestry Foundation Camp Woodford Boy Scout Troop 353 David Peterson Terry Hunt Michael Allard David Page Paul Prescott Kevin Jacobs Alan Watson Wayne Jacobs Camp Philmont New Mexico

ZIP Code Week Aims to Fill Missing Codes in Bennington

Postmaster Stanley J. Pekalski announced October ZIP Code Week for Bennington residents offering no postage needed cards to collect missing ZIP Codes. About 3,334 residential stops will receive blue in cards and orange for out-of-town cards. nationwide 95 million cards will be mailed. Governors and post office officials tout ZIP-A-LIST as key to handling holiday mail.

Bennington Stanley J. Pekalski Bennington County Pekalski Johnson O’brien Elmo Roper and Associates Post Office Department Roper

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