Vermont News Roundup Brattleboro Driver Pleads Innocent
UPI reports New York man George Graves 47, accused in a freak crash injuring a Vermont state trooper, pleaded innocent to drunken driving driving without a license and careless driving. Bail set at 300 dollars plus 25 thousand in civil suit. Trooper Kenney seriously hurt.
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Truck Driver Pleads Innocent In Slaying of Teen Girls
In Manchester New Hampshire Edward H Coolidge 27 pleaded innocent to murder and robbery charges connected to the death of 18 year old Sandra Valade and the 14 year old Pamela Mason. He is also accused of the earlier sex slaying and robbery at Cote Brothers Bakery. both victims were shot stabbed and sexually assaulted and left on snow banks.
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George Burns Breaks Down At Gracie Allen Funeral
Comedian George Burns, weeping openly, was assisted from Gracie Allen's funeral in Glendale California by his adopted son Ronnie and Jack Benny. The service drew fans and top showbusiness names as Miss Allen aged 58 died after a heart attack at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Hollywood.
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Tragedy on Schenectady Bridge Kills 76 Year Old Man
A 76 year old Schenectady resident, George Merriman, was instantly killed when a New York Central passenger train hit him on the Congress Street and Broadway railroad bridge. Identification came nine hours later after the daughter in law reported him missing. In other Schenectady news, GE engineers claim plastics can conduct electricity, potentially expanding plastic use. A nationwide strike looming at GE hinges on contract disputes with Local 301 of the IUE over piecework wages and hourly rates.
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Berkshire Taxicab Clash Over Fleet Condition Claims
In Berkshire two taxi owners defend against a selectman’s sharp critique calling it slanderous after a letter of complaints. They mock the timing of fleet painting and suggest suspending service to protest.
Boston Crime Rate Rises in First Half of Year
FBI figures show U S crime up nationally by 15 percent while Boston reports a 14 4 percent rise. Burglary totals reach 2 349 up from 1 911 and car thefts climb to 4 731 while murders fall from 23 to 22 amid suburban migration.
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Third Encephalitis Case Reported in New England
A 3 year old girl Heidi Hibbard listed in critical condition at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with potential third encephalitis case in New England. Public health officials expect no outbreak as dry weather limits mosquitoes. other cases include Matthew Bean in Burlington Vermont and Irene Baxter in Hanover New Hampshire.
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Boy, 16, Held in Slaying of Two Children in Indiana
State police tracked a 16 year old, Richard Dobeski, to New Buffalo after the bodies of Shawn Johnston, 6, and Cary Johnston, 3, were found in a crawl space next to his home. The victims showed facial beating, neck slashes, and tie rope marks. a bloodied knife was near the scene.
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Bennington Banner Rates and Delivery Details
The Bennington Banner lists home delivery by carrier and motor delivery at 10 cents per day. Subscription rates by mail cover 50 miles in Vermont with 3 months 6.30 dollars, 6 months 11.70, 1 year 22.50. elsewhere in the U S 3 months 7.00, 6 months 13.00, 1 year 25.00. Special rates apply for servicemen. Second class postage paid at Bennington Vermont.
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