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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1963

Page

2

Essex Junction GOP rally signals campaign momentum

In Essex Junction over 200 Republicans attended a Chittenden County GOP rally with leaders saying the overflow crowd forecasts GOP wins next year. Attendees included Rep. Robert T. Stafford Lt. Gov Ralph A Foote House Speaker Franklin S Billings Jr and Rep. Roger L MacBride. Preliminary figures show rising enrollments at four state colleges Castleton Lyndon Johnson Vermont Technical College and a total around 590 300 258 240 respectively with officials noting new highs even as data remains incomplete.

Essex Junction Chittenden County Robert T. Stafford Ralph A. Foote Franklin S. Billings Jr Roger L. MacBride Halifax

Rainy Burlington accidents involve state police chief and cruiser

In separate incidents on slippery streets, Vermont public safety commissioner William H. Baumann was rear ended in a state sedan by John J. Broderick of Manchester New Hampshire, while Patrolman Richard G. Holcomb collided a cruiser with a sedan driven by Delwin B. Mayo of Winooski. Both cars sustained minor damage.

Burlington Vermont Main Street Delwin B. Mayo Winooski Holcomb

McDonald Stand Plan Rejected by South Burlington Zoning Board

Residents opposing a new McDonald stand on Williston Road filled a hearing chamber before the zoning board denied the Chicago company’s permit. A petition with 390 signatures argued the project would hurt local commerce, lower property values and cause traffic, lights, and noise issues. McDonald field engineer William Hoppinroth cited 506 similar stands in 46 states and defended the proposal.

South Burlington Williston Road McDonald Corp Chicago William Hoppinroth McDonald Firm

Discrimination Charge Over Negro Mothers at Rutland Nursery School

Two Negro mothers charge racial discrimination after their four year old sons were denied admission to Edith Philips Nursery School in Rutland. Philips claims no room after enrollment reduction and move. A bi racial committee will investigate the case.

Rutland Edith Philips Philips William Murray Henry James Murray

Two Troy youths win awards for injuries in court

In Troy two youths received awards authorized by a Supreme Court judge totaling 2600 dollars for a broken leg and 800 dollars for a fractured wrist. McArthur McMartin fractured his leg in a muddy football field incident and Richard Iftgraham injured a wrist after falling from a supervised trapeze.

Troy Supreme Court McArthur McMartin Richard Iftgraham

Storm Leaves Elm Fallen as Berkshire Storm Hits Latham Street

Heavy thundershowers flood Berkshire towns with over an inch of rain in under an hour. A bolt felled a large elm on Latham Street in Williamstown, debris and downed branches clutter roads and disrupted electric service across several sections. Crews worked to repair two broken lines as rainfall pooled in municipal reservoirs.

North Adams Latham Street Williamstown

Justice Dept Seeks Reversal of CAB ruling on Northeast Airlines

The Justice Department asks the CAB to reconsider revoking Northeast's New York to Miami route, arguing the New York–Florida market can support three carriers. It contends the board's decision ignores growth potential and favors only two airlines, with lawmakers urging a broader antitrust review.

Pittsfield Eagle Roger O’gara Washington Justice Department Northeast Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board New York-Florida CAB Northeast Department Leverett Saltonstall Rmass Robert M. Kennedy D-Mass Saltonstall Kennedy

Cotton Threat to Amend Medical Bill Ends in Defeat

Senator Norris Cotton warned of resigning to push a 50 percent student loan forgiveness amendment for doctors in states with poor medical service. An agreement limited debate to 30 minutes per speaker, then Cotton was granted 75 extra minutes but the amendment failed 43 to 39.

Washington Senate Norris Cotton R-N.h Richard B. Russell D-Ga Cotton New Hampshire Pakistan India Mike Mansfield Montana Everett Dirksen Illinois Mansfield

Chapman tops Roosevelt Raceway with 71 wins

John Chapman led Roosevelt Raceway last year with 71 victories in his first full season at the Long Island harness track.

Westbury N.Y John Chapman Roosevelt Raceway Long Island

Boy Gaining Use of Restored Arm at Massachusetts General

Everett Red Knowles, once severed from his arm in a 1962 train accident, continues to regain function at Massachusetts General Hospital. Surgeons report nerve regeneration and strong finger grasp with some thumb motion return. Fellow amputee Lennart Turnquist awaits results after reattaching his arm in a 10 hour operation.

Boston Everett Knowles Massachusetts General Hospital Red Lennart Turnquist Reading Mason Turnquist

Albany artist to exhibit paintings at Grace and Holy Immaculate

Mrs. Hariot C Poole Kenyon will present a painting exhibit during a silver tea at Willcomb Hall Albany on Sept 21 from 3 to 5 p m. The event invites area friends to attend and view the works.

Hariot C. Poole Kenyon Albany N.Y

Driver swerves 14-ton truck to save car with children

Henry D. Murray, 46, of Baltimore, Maryland, drove his 14-ton tractor-trailer into the Naugatuck River to avoid a convertible with three children after a tire failed. Murray escaped with cuts and bruises. the car’s passenger Patricia Picanso, 19, and occupants survived.

Beacon Falls Patricia Picanso Naugatuck Murray

Quints in Venezuela Receive Broad Support After Birth

Four day old Prieto quintuplet boys fare well as funds pour in for education and care. The mother Ines Cuervo de Prieto, 34, improves at home in a one bedroom with five sons. President Betancourt orders a group insurance policy. El Nacional starts a foundation. firms donate gifts. father, an oil foreman, gets two weeks paid vacation.

Maracaibo Venezuela Prieto Ines Marie Cuervo de Prieto Romulo Betancourt Caracas el Nacional

Haste Makes Waste in Denver Car Theft Tale

In Denver, a car stolen from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Nichols was recovered in Los Angeles last August. Nichols washed the car and replaced tires after reclaiming it, only for the thieves to steal it again from the same spot last weekend. Mrs. Nichols quips that they might have waxed the car too if given another day.

Denver Colo Arthur J. Nichols Los Angeles Nichols

Bennington Banner Publisher and contact details

The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sunday and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It lists telephone numbers for business newsroom and display advertising and provides subscription rates by mail including 50 mile radius Vermont and nationwide plans with various durations.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Vermont The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press Radius

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