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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
14
Montpelier Vermont legislators plan to ask the Legislative Council on November 6 to start an inquiry into an alleged state police arrest quota. Rep John Zampieri Democrat Ryegate says he will seek other avenues if the council declines.
Residents of Bennington Village will join a Meet Mt Anthony program highlighting the new high school. The public orientation begins 9:30 with tours at 10, then an hour of classroom viewing. Attendees may notify the office Thursday or Friday by note or phone.
Rev Alfred S Cole, guest minister at Bennington Unitarian Fellowship, delivers The Poet and the Computer at 10:30 am in Bennington Free Library. He cites Carl Sandburg and Edward Steichen to frame a universal humanist creed linking all people as one family of mankind. The retired minister, long associated with Tufts College, resides in Wilmington.
The Green Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club announces its first annual Scottish Trials to be held Sunday November 5 in Breese Hollow near Hoosick Falls. The six mile non road course features four laps with two observables per lap, noon start, and trophies for top rider, best observed score, and top three in bantam light and heavy weight classes. Open to the public with a small entry fee. riders under 21 require parent consent. Club HQ is in Bennington. president James Harrington of North Adams leads a Tri-State member group.
Roy Leon Rayburn, 24, of Pow nal, was arraigned in Bennington District Court this morning on a charge of driving while license suspended. He pleaded guilty and was fined $50 with $10.10 costs by Judge George M. Fienberg. The Senior Citizens Club meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at rooms on North Street. A card
In a dramatic strike the Israeli destroyer Elath was sunk, provoking fires at multiple Gulf of Suez refineries. Cairo observers say Soviet fleet visits deter further clashes, while Israel and Egypt trade claims over who started the latest fighting. Al Ahram reports 37 storage tanks burned, with firefighting lasting 40 hours.
The Senate Ethics Committee found no facts to support Life magazine claims that Senator Edward V. Long misused his subcommittee to aid Hoffa or that payments from Morris Shenker were connected to his duties. Long, facing reelection in Missouri, called the ruling a relief and noted the decision came minutes before the announcement.
Mrs. Richard S. Emmet of Glen Head Long Island was elected chairman of the Bennington College Board of Trustees succeeding Oscar M Reuchhausen of New York City. Emmet has served as trustee since 1950 and was board chair in 1956 57.
Mrs. Jessie Donaldson Dahl widow of John T. Dahl and sister of Mrs. Otto Rademan of Bennnington died at Crescent Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Hamilton Ontario she moved to New York City as a child and resided in Bennington since 1954. Survivors include two nieces and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral at Mahar & Son Friday at 9 30 a.m. and Saint Francis de Sales Church at 10 a Requiem High Mass. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 flowers omitted per family request.
Hospital notes from Wednesday October 25 1967 list admissions for Irene M Thibault Manchester Depot Mary Cutler Bennington with discharges including Judith Blake and son Bennington Jennifer S Williams Jacksonville Reno A Guetti North Bennington Colleen K Reeves Hoosick Falls Edward E Wood Wilmington Cordelia S McGuire Arlington and a birth to Mr and Mrs Andrew Bernardy Oblong Road Williamstown MA a son born October 25.
Governor George Romney on a 10 state tour urged Republicans to recruit Democrats who break party ties. He cited Gallup poll shifts showing independents rising and Republicans gaining voters while Democrats fall, urging the GOP to offer better solutions and avoid complacency.
In Jeselton Malaysia Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman warns Malaysian troops to stay alert for Communist infiltration despite the end of Malaysia Indonesia confrontation. The message underscores security concerns as regional tensions persist.
The Moose club announces Friday kitchen hours 6 to 10 with Paul Devenow and Bob Rousseau in charge. A Halloween dance is set for Saturday 9 to 12:30 with Stu Dumas and Clubmen providing music, a special prize, and a buffet at 10. Governor Ralph Mavilla thanks Legion 92 of the Loyal Order of Moose for help completing the kitchen project, with special thanks to Chairman John Bahan and Fred Harwood and others.
The Roaring Branch flood control project in Bennington gains federal approval as part of a $967.559 million public works package. Vermont’s only project, it includes $350,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers work. Senator George D. Aiken sponsored the Senate measure. House passage followed a conferees’ agreement. Bennington officials and Rep. Robert T. Stafford urged inclusion, with Stafford pledging to push the local funding in the final bill.
VEW Auxiliary held a Tuesday night meeting with strong turnout. Dorothy Mayer and Rose Telford were initiated, sponsored by Eleanor Welch. Marion Charest received a surprise gift. Second District President Marilyn Morris discussed the Rutland district meeting on Oct 22.
A Jordanian government announcement reports the uncovering of a statue at Petra depicting Salome holding the head of John the Baptist during an archaeological excavation in Petra Jordan.
UC Berkeley study of 1119 Negroes nationwide finds less than one third are anti white and 80 percent feel status is upgrading. Most reject indiscriminate terror and hatred of whites, yet half say recent racial violence improved conditions for Negroes. MLK Jr. cited as key helper. large majorities willing to fight for the United States.
The Vermont Veterans of Foreign Wars will start a large letter-writing drive to state congressional leaders backing the Vietnam War. State Commander Frederick F. Ladue urged an end to irresponsible dissent and warned supporters must speak out to sustain the U S effort.
On Friday November 3 groups of women nationwide observe World Community Day with the theme Who Shall Separate Us. The Shaftsbury Methodist Church hosts a 12 45 luncheon with 12 30 dish drop off and gifts for Waterbury State Hospital. John Rothrock of the Bennington Free Library speaks at 2 p.m. on South Africa A Mortal Challenge and a nursery is provided.
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