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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1963
Page
1
The Vatican Ecumenical Council did not secure a two thirds vote to amend Mass changes. Of 2,242 prelates voting 1,417 supported the measure while 771 approved with reservations and eight were null. The proposed changes include using vernacular languages in parts of the Mass and a revised service structure.
Authorities deny a new avalanche endangering the Vaiont Dam area despite reports of movement and evacuation orders. Rescue chiefs warned the toll could reach 3,000 while the dam’s builder touts its resilience and potential for hydroelectric power post repairs.
Congress concentrates on two major items civil rights and a broad 11 billion tax cut. The Senate Finance Committee begins public hearings Tuesday with Secretary Dillon as the lead witness expected to testify over two days. The House and Senate schedule remains unsettled with limited time left in the 1964 session.
Bonn Germany AP Konrad Adenauer 87 steps reluctantly out of office after 14 years as West German chancellor. His era ties West Germany to the West and faces the labor of reunification with 17 million under Communist rule. Ludwig Erhard, 66, becomes chancellor amid doubts about his readiness and a shift toward a more collegial cabinet.
Two New England men with meningitis are in good condition at Wal sam Army Hospital Ft Dix. A third case, Elias H. Cox, 21, from Albany N Y, died. Hospitalized are Perley H Whetcher 23 Corinth Vermont and Eugene A Boxley 17 New Haven Connecticut. Authorities say no epidemic or outbreak is suspected.
In a_farthering intra party dispute during 1964 GOP nomination chatter senator Barry Goldwater and governor Nelson Rockefeller traded barbs over debates and party unity. Rockefeller urged debates to shape issues while Goldwater preferred debates with Democrats. party leaders avoided forcing a split. Eisenhower and Nixon weighed in on roles and contingencies for the San Francisco convention.
Senator Barry Goldwater targets January 27 1964 to announce plans for a presidential bid. He faces Illinois filing deadlines for the April 14 primary and pursues campaigns in New Hampshire and potentially Massachusetts to expand regional support. Illinois could supply crucial convention votes while a New Hampshire run tests wider appeal against Nelson Rockefeller. Massachusetts efforts aim to counter regional labeling and show strength beyond the Northeast.
Washington The Presidential Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces nears a final report. National Guard sources say the guard may be criticized as the committee weighs possible sanctions against states that keep segregated units. The panel, led by Gerhard A. Gesell, issued an initial report June 13.
On the Inside Bennington Friends of Re tarded Children begin the annual drive for funds. Bennington Catholic High School defeats Hartford 6 0 for the Sabers second win of the season. Benhi PTA wins an award for grappling with education. An editorial discusses the Russia wheat deal.
The Supreme Court opens arguments on five sit-in cases from Maryland South Carolina and Florida addressing whether private businesses can discriminate when no state segregation policy exists The court also weighs related appeals while Congress debates civil rights measures The first case reargues five Negroes fined for trespass at Glen Echo Park Maryland after they refused to leave in 1960
Mrs Ngo Dinh Nhu alleges American diplomats advised her husband Ngo Dinh Nhu to depart South Vietnam to end the crisis. She told NBC Meet the Press that the request was ridiculous yet noted USIA and Lodge had not officially asked them to act and that she now believes misinterpretation occurred.
Village trustees water commissioners and Zoning Inspector A Sidney Edson will meet Tuesday at 7 p m to decide the next step in enacting a village zoning ordinance The ordinance has cleared two public hearings and awaits voter approval at a special village meeting A judge lifted a five month injunction blocking enactment tied to a Cocoran trailer park water sewer dispute closing path to the vote and the regular board meeting indicated the ordinance would be placed before voters soon.
Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth resigns effective November 1 after a feud with Defense over nuclear propulsion for carriers. Paul Nitze will replace him, with William Bundy to succeed Nitze as assistant secretary. The White House says the resignation stems from private business reasons, not the TFX contract controversy.
Montpelier reports the Vermont forest fire forecast remains high with woodland closures continuing four days after dry conditions. State Forest Director Albert W. Gottlieb says scattered showers had little impact and requires a thorough soaking of woodlands and leaf litter. about 36 hours of rainfall would help, with danger persisting tomorrow.
A New York Airways helicopter crashed on takeoff from Idlewild Airport killing at least six people. Four were passengers and two crew members. The craft, part of a fleet serving Manhattan and surrounding airports, reportedly exploded on takeoff.
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