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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1968

Page

5

Vermont Labor grant funds training for unemployed

The U S Labor Department approved a 150000 manpower development grant to train 78 Vermonters in Colchester Barre Rutland and Barton with total costs near 157730. Colchester will train 30. 24 in Barre. 12 in Rutland and Barton. A separate 40000 on the job training plan seeks 65 unemployed to fill slots as the department will reimburse participating employers.

Washington UPI U.S. Labor Department Winston L. Prouty R-Vt Colchester Barre Rutland Barton Fort Ethan Allen Champlain Valley

McCarthy Name on New York Ballot Targets Court Action

In Albany a Democratic elector seeks a court order to end the so called fluke situation allowing Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy to appear as a presidential candidate on New York ballots. The move aims to prevent Humphrey opponents and stems from policy tensions during the 1968 campaign year.

Albany Minnesota Eugene McCarthy New York State James T. Healey McCarthy Hubert Humphrey John P. Lomenzo Court of Appeals Lomenzo John J. Burns Nelson A. Rockefeller Nixon-Agnew

Berkshire County hires Matteson as development consultant

Robert J. M. Matteson of Bennington firm Matteson Associates is hired by the Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission to craft a six month economic development action program costing 7500 to 10000 dollars. He also consults for Williams College and will begin the study early next year.

Pittsfield Robert J. M. Matteson Bennington Matteson Associates Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission Center For Environmental Studies Williams College Matteson

Winslow backs Daley for Vermont governor over McCarthy backers

Windham College president Eugene Winslow urged McCarthy supporters to back Lt. Gov. John J. Daley for governor. In letters to McCarthy staffers, Winslow praised Daley, cited Hoff’s programs, and noted Daley’s Vietnam plank support. Democratic leaders confirmed the general mailing to thousands.

Winslow McCarthy Daley Putney UPD Vermont Minnesota John J. Daley Windham College Eugene Winslow Philip H. Hoff Hoff Vietnam

Cernik Expected to Sign Treaty With Soviets

Premier Oldrich Cernik arrived in Moscow to sign a pact legalizing the Aug. 21 invasion and calling for a staged withdrawal of occupation troops from Czechoslovakia. Tass and Prague radio described talks on questions between Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union.

Cernik Soviets Moscow UPS Oldrich Cernik Czechoslovakia Tass Alexei Wni Kosygin Vnukovo-2 Prague Radio Prague

Horse Kicks Chafee Daughter Causes Critical Injuries

Gov John H Chafee and wife faced a grave accident as 14 year old Tribbie Chafee was kicked in the face by a horse. She remained unconscious in Rhode Island Hospital's ICU with respirator support and heart stimulation.

Providence R.I UPI John H. Chafee Tribbie Chafee Rhode Island Hospital Julius Stoll Chafee Frank Licht Becky Godwin Virginia Mills Godwin Jr Virginia Beach Chicago Richmond Miss Chafee Barrington Peter A. Landal Jr Cranston Terry Laudatt Tribbie Lincoln School

Three Killed In Weekend Road Accidents

In Vermont two Windham County residents and an elderly Massachusetts woman died in weekend highway crashes. Marie Rogers, 76, of Brockton was killed crossing Vt 7 in Rutland near a motel. Earlier, Blaine McLoud, 45, of White River Junction and Robert Jillson, 20, of Bridgewater died in a three-car crash on Route 4 in Bridgewater. McLoud’s microbus overturned and was struck by two oncoming cars.

Rutland UPI Massachusetts Vermont Marie Rogers Brockton Mass Windsor County Rte 4 Bridgewater Blaine O. McLoud White River Junction Robert C. Jillson McLoud

Pathologist Will Resign If Authority Is Curbed

Burlington, UP I report says state pathologist Dr. Richard Woodruff vows to resign if his authority to order autopsies is curtailed. The dispute follows Asst. Atty. Gen. William Keefe’s suggestion to remove Woodruff’s power to initiate autopsies, shifting such decisions to county prosecutors. Woodruff warns the move would terminate his contract and deter successors.

Burlington UPI Richard Woodruff Woodruff Asst. Atty William Keefe Keefe

Rutland weighs eight million bond issue for high school

Rutland aldermen decide today whether to place an $8 million school bond before voters on November 5 as part of a proposed $12.2 million high school project. A two thirds majority is needed to put the measure on the general election ballot. Also on the agenda is a petition by Mrs. Earl Ley to rescind a $46,000 bond for a new $183,000 swimming pool. city attorney reviews whether rescission must occur within 30 days.

Rutland UPI Earl Ley Ley John Hansen

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