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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1969

Page

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Campbell plans public nuclear forum this Friday

Campbell announced a Friday public information session on nuclear power at Mt. Anthony Union High School. The format remains undecided with two sessions planned at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A nine panelist target may include three AEC members and six locals, with panelists named from environmentalists and industry critics.

Duncan Campbell Campbell Mt. Anthony Union High School Nuclear Power Industry Atomic Energy Commission AEC Larry Bogart Anti-Pollution League LaMont C. Cole Cornell University Charles T. Haver University of Minnesota Sherwood Davies New York Public Health Department Robert Jones Vermont Yankee Vernon Burton Ball Rutland Charles Ross Federal Power Commission James Marvin University of Vermont James McMartin Vermont Fish and Game Department Jones Selectmen’s Office Howard Lewis Robert Schill

Religious Services Ruled Legal on SUNY Campuses

Albany Atty. Gen. Louis Iefkowitz said SUNY colleges may not ban student requests to use campus facilities for religious observances. He ruled in favor of the Newman Club suspended for sponsoring a Mass at Farmingdale, stating formal services may be held without violating constitutional separation of church and state.

Religious Services SUNY Albany N.Y Louis Iefkowitz State University Newman Club Farmingdale U.S

Thousands clash in Tokyo antiwar protests with police

Hundreds of thousands of leftist students battled police in Tokyo and other cities in violent antiwar demonstrations. Subways and rail lines halted. 1,120 people jailed nationwide and 45 civilians plus 21 officers injured. At Yokota and Tachikawa bases, attempts to bomb aircraft were thwarted. scores of buildings and a major broadcasting center were attacked. Prime Minister Sato met with former Vice President Humphrey as protests continued.

Tokyo UPI U.S Yokota Air Force Base United States Okinawa Japan Eisaoku Sato Hubert H. Humphrey Japan Broadcasting Co

Thousands Free Path Of Hurricane Laurie

Thousands flee along the Gulf coast as Hurricane Laurie moves eastward toward Apalachicola. Wind gusts reach 100 mph with an eye 230 miles south of New Orleans. A Pan-American freighter with 17 aboard is reported dead in rough seas. Coast Guard aid is en route, while evacuation of Lafourche Parish nears completion and residents brace for further impact.

New Orleans UPI Laurie Mississippi River Gulf Coast Weather Bureau Jackson Miss Apalachicola Fla Louisiana Alabama Mississippi Laurie’s Eye U.S. Coast Guard Corpus Christi Guice Camille Betsy Audrey Plaquemines Parish H. B. Schoenberger Schoenberger

Synod Majority Calls for Wider Bishop Powers in Church

In Vatican City a World Synod majority backed sweeping reforms to grant bishops a stronger voice with the Pope. Proposals include a permanent coordinating body, broader Vatican-bishop communication, and annual or biannual sessions called by the Pope. The move marks a shift toward regional autonomy from papal supremacy.

Vatican City World Synod of Bishops Vatican Holy See Bishops’ Conferences Roman Curia

Davis backs Merriman for GOP leadership in Vermont

Gov. Deane C. Davis reiterates support for acting Republican state Chairman Russell Merriman as party leader for two years. Special assistant Elbert G. Moulton, after meeting reporters, confirms Davis’s preference and discusses past and potential leadership structures within the Vermont GOP amid notable rival suggestions.

Snelling Denies Part in Conspiracy to Seize GOP

Shelburne industrialist Richard Snelling denies involvement in a conspiracy to take control of the Republican State Committee. He rebutted a Rutland Herald report alleging participation in meetings to unseat acting chairman Russell Merriman, criticizing press bias and calling for clearer leadership and possible executive committee reforms. He hinted at future political moves but backed Gov. Deane C. Davis for re election in 1970.

Moulton GOP Derick Webb Shelburne Roland Seward Wallingford Sayae Davis Merriman Richard Snelling Snelling Rutland Herald Russell Merriman Herald Chittenden GOP County Committee Republican Party

Inside story hints at military skullduggery in column

The Mankiewicz Braden column teases unresolved military skullduggery questions and the paper hints the tale isn’t finished. Page 4 coverage points to ongoing intrigue surrounding defense matters.

Lawyer Yannacone Promotes Courtroom Strategy Against Polluters

Victor J. Yannacone, a 33-year-old lawyer and Environmental Defense Fund trustee, urged environmental litigation as the quickest path to reform. Speaking to about 80 at Bennington College, he targeted the Atomic Energy Commission, Army Corps of Engineers, and pesticide makers, insisting the courtroom is the proper battlefield. He argued negotiations fail against powerful interests and urged voting as the only language elected officials understand, noting his methods have legal merit despite controversy.

Victor J. Yannacone The Environmental Defense Fund Atomic Energy Commission Army Corps of Engineers New York Bennington College Yannacone Alaska Audubon Society Playboy Bennington Suffolk County Mosquito Control Commission Suffolk County

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