Bingo in Bennington: A Hidden Tourist Attraction
This two part look at bingo in Bennington County examines how and where the game is played and the receipts for local clubs and churches. reporter John Sullivan notes many regulars travel from nearby states to play and supports a quiet economy around dining, drinks, and door sales while describing rules, ante costs, and pre game rituals.
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Bennington County
John Sullivan
Banner
Jack Harrington
Weather snapshot with cool, showers in mountains
Partly cloudy this evening and cooler with a few showers in the mountains. Partly cloudy Thursday and continued cool. Yesterday's high was 58 and low 44. This morning at 8 a.m. 46. Total precipitation 1.32 inches. Sun sets at 6:17 p.m. and rises at 7:02 a.m.
Settlement Near In Ford Strike
Detroit reports the Ford UAW deadlock thawing as secret talks set to resume, signaling a possible end to a 35 day strike that idled Ford's 160000 workers. A 24 hour news blackout ended as observers awaited a new offer and a pattern pact for GM and Chrysler.
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Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers
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Ford
Dearborn
Chrysler
American Motors Corp
AMC
Israel Rejects Tito Based Peace Plans From Britain
Israeli officials in Jerusalem condemn Britain for peddling a Western version of Tito's peace idea. They say London seeks UN support and aims to reopen the Suez Canal rather than secure a durable peace. Indira Gandhi flies to Belgrade for talks with Tito on the Middle East and Vietnam.
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Jerusalem
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Suez Canal
Indira Gandhi
Warsaw
Belgrade
Vietnam
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Egypt
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India
Yussef Sebai
al Akher
Israel
France
Cabinet Shakeup In Indonesia
Acting President Gen. Suharto reshuffled his cabinet boosting his power and signaling a possible postponement of the July 1968 elections. He abolished the presidium and made cabinet members report only to him while retaining key ministers including Adam Malik and Sultan Hamengku Buwono.
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Indonesia
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Sukarno
Reds Mass For New Attack On Con Thien
North Vietnamese forces launched a heavy rocket, mortar and artillery barrage against Con Thien and followed with a ground attack against Leatherneck positions south of the outpost. U S Marine reinforcements and the 1st Air Cavalry moved in as authorities warned of a decisive battle near the DMZ. The attackers used 152 millimeter guns and mortars, while Marines held their positions with fierce counterfire and heavy casualties reported on both sides.
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U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
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Con
New Hampshire Firm Appeals Billboard Ruling in Vermont
Micalite Sign Corp of Westmoreland NH seeks to overturn a 1942 Vermont decision upholding state police powers to regulate off premise billboards. Montpelier case centers on a Tavern Motor Inn sign on US Route 2 viewable from I-89 and removed under 1967 law.
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Highway Department
Beccame
Montpelier
U.S
Vermont DPS Chief Applies Strict Bus Safety Law
Maj. Glenn Davis of the Department of Public Safety states the school bus safety law is rigid and strictly enforced. He notes any observed violation prompts action, with complaints from bus drivers, boards, or principals leading to charges. Burlington letters claim complaints produced no results. Davis and MV Commissioner James Malloy see no need to strengthen the law, citing past convictions of 15 in 1966 and 19 in early 1967. The state police may investigate, but prosecutions depend on state prosecutors.
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James Malloy
Malloy
PTA To Oppose New York Constitution
SARATOGA SPRINGS N Y The New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers on its 70th annual convention will be urged by its legislation committee to oppose the proposed new state constitution The committee will recommend defeating the charter because it repeals the Blaine Amendment banning state aid to private and parochial schools The state PTA has consistently opposed public funds for parochial schools
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
New York
Moulton Offered Post As State GOP Chairman
Development Commissioner Elbert G. Moulton emerged as a leading GOP chairman candidate after weeks of secrecy. Reportedly set to resign his post if elected, he would earn about $20 000 annually as Vermont party chair.
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GOP
Atty
James L. Oakes
Richard C. Thomas
State Committee
Republican
Oakes
Philip H. Hoff
Inside page highlights and local notices in brief
Qn the Inside columnist Elizabeth Dwyer reviews a perennial best seller. Open meeting on planning in Pownal and YMCA extension proposed for Hoosick Falls are slated for pages 4 and 8 respectively.
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Elizabeth Dwyer
Pownal
YMCA
Hoosick Falls
Town Farm Park Proposal May Go on Ballot
Bennington voters may decide next March on a plan to convert about 70 acres of Town Farm land into a public park after the U S 7 access road leaves land for a park. The Rotary Club would develop the park and propose using state land and easement funds from the road project toward costs, with final fund disposition to be set by voters.
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Bennington
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