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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1968
Page
5
Governor Hoff stated Banking and Insurance Commissioner James Hunt has not resigned and is on a leave of absence while consulting for HUD in Washington. Hoff noted a possible federal job, but no decision is made. Hunt works on a federal program under the 1968 Housing Act to provide insurance for property owners in high risk urban areas through a reinsurance agency.
Montpelier justice seeks AG ruling on whether a prospective voter must appear before the Board of Civil Authority to take the Freeman's Oath. Edward, a board member, released a letter questioning the board action prior to the Sept. 10 primary election. Higgins notes prior AG opinions said personal appearance was not required and cites no statutory provision. The Aug. 27 decision required new voters to appear. Higgins opposed that ruling.
Vermont Student Assistance Corp plans a third try for Emergency Board funds to aid low income students. A $40,000 request for 87 incentive grants appears on the Oct. 7 agenda after prior requests of $106,000 for 225 applicants were tabled and a $40,000 appeal was rejected by a 41 vote.
State pathologist Dr. Richard Woodruff confirmed the body found on North Avenue is Wilfred Provost, 29. He died from a .22 caliber bullet to the right temple. State's Attorney Patrick J. Leahy tentatively ruled the death a self-inflicted case. Provost had been missing since August 2.
Montpelier UPI reports the state Highway Department will advertise bids for the initial phase of Burlington's $28 million beltline. Chief Engineer Reginald H. Arnold says compensation hearings and right-of-way work are nearly finished on the $7 million Intervale section.
Albany police report a color television set stolen from 126 Clinton Avenue firehouse while Truck 2 answered an unnecessary call to Sheridan Avenue and Swan Street. The burglary occurred between 7 and 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Lt. John Robinson noted.
Williamstown reports 15 year old Adams Taylor of Greenwich Conn fell from a rocky cliff while classmates searched for a cave on Stone Hill. A tree halted his fall and he sustained a broken ankle after nearly two hours on the ledge. Police and faculty used ropes and a canvas stretcher to bring him to safety as Peter Tacy aided the group.
New York Republican leaders expect a Nixon victory to trigger a big GOP revival in Congress and state government after a 1964 deficit. Democrats face disarray and leadership gaps, while party control of the State Assembly and Senate could shape reapportionment in the early 1970s. The Senate race pits incumbent Javits with GOP and Liberal support against Democrat O'Dwyer, aligned with McCarthy and Humphrey’s wing, amid Liberal backing Humphrey.
Chrysler Corp reduced its planned 1969 model price increases to an average of $52, down from $84, the smallest rise among the big three after Ford and GM posted lower hikes. The action aligns with warranty changes and follows White House criticism of earlier moves.
The five day forecast from the UPI notes below normal temperatures for Saturday through Wednesday in Boston. Daytime highs range from the 50s in the north to the 60s in the south with nighttime lows near 40 to 50, and a cooler Saturday with little change afterward.
Corrections Commissioner Charles G. Adams filed a proposed biennial budget showing 5 million for 1970 and 5.2 million for 1971. The plan includes 1.2 million for regional centers, 1 million for a new medium security youth facility at St Albans opening next spring, plus over 2 million for Windsor prison and Weeks School operations and 300 thousand more for probation and parole.
A Washington County grand jury will be summoned next Wednesday to consider the murder of two Wellesley youths in Middlesex. State's Atty. Joseph Palmisano asked for the grand jury at a hearing before Superior Judge Franklin S. Billings. the request was granted. The jury will decide if there is enough evidence for an indictment. James Kanavaros, 21, of Middlesex, pleads innocent to two counts of premeditated murder in the shooting deaths of Daniel J. Maxwell and Richard Gallagher, both 19, of Wellesley. Kanavaros is held on $80,000 bail and ordered to the Vermont State Mental Hospital for observation.
Gov. Philip H. Hoff says it is a fair presumption that incumbent Rep. Robert T. Stafford masterminded his own Democratic write-in nomination in the September 10 primary. Hoff calls Stafford's approach clever and suggests he withdraw or embrace the Democratic platform, while Stafford insists he did not solicit the nomination and will not withdraw.
In Cape Town Dr Philip Blaiberg the world’s longest living heart transplant recipient departed Groote Schuur Hospital after a three month battle with liver complications since receiving his new heart on January 2. Also in the U S Hoff accuses Daley backer Moulton of causing four years of problems and a district 30 GOP primary recount confirms Howard Landerville first and V Rhodes Bucklin second.
Gov. Hoff received a two year Rehabilitation Planning Commission report urging creation of a new Vermont Rehabilitation Department. It would merge the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Board, Social Welfare’s Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services, with six units and regional offices. The plan seeks legislation for 1969 legislature and reorganization by 1975 if needed.
In Wincanton England Harvest Bug won an open steeplechase as all other 18 horses were disqualified for taking a wrong turn at the local track on Thursday. The victory stands as the sole horse avoiding the course error.
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