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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1965

Page

2

Around Vermont Boosts BOR Fund and Welfare Training Plan

Vermont cites $460000 in outdoor recreation funds and over $4 million in project requests after new federal dollars. The War on Poverty Act plan aims to train 450 unemployed Vermonters, moving some from welfare lists if skills rise. Burlington chosen for pilot due to job gaps.

Forests and Parks Department Montpelier UPI Vermont Social Welfare Department Kinsley Burlington

Snelling urges fire in Vermont GOP drive at South Hero

At a GOP rally in South Hero Richard Snelling urged Republicans to attack the upcoming elections with energy and charged that primary planning resembled a winter social club in Montpelier. He warned of one man rule if legislators permit it.

South Hero UPI Richard Snelling Vermont Snelling Montpelier Philip H. Hoff Ralph Foote Hoff

Vermont Officials Meet on Forming a State Municipal League

Montpelier officials and National League of Cities executives discuss creating a Vermont League of Municipalities chaired by Prof. Andrew Nuquist of the University of Vermont. City Manager Ralph Irving notes Vermont lacks such an organization. E. A. Alexander announces Oct. 4 arrival of International Police Academy students to study Vermont State Police.

Montpelier UPI Vermont National League of Cities Andrew Nuquist University of Vermont Government Research Center Vermont League of Municipalities Ralph Irving

Shepard's Condition May Bar New Space Flight

Space agency doctors report no change in Alan Shepard's medical condition after recent exams. The Derry Nova Scotia? actually Derry, N.H. native faces an aging career and labyrinthitis affecting balance, hindering a potential Gemini or Apollo flight. Despite setbacks, Shepard remains in the program with ongoing training and dual flying status.

Shepard Cape Canaveral Space Agency Washington

Four Escapees Sentenced In Rutland Jail Break Case

Four Vermont men faced municipal court after escaping Rutland County Jail and stealing two cars last Saturday. Martin Barber and Raymond Chaffee pleaded guilty and drew 3 to 5 year terms in Windsor plus 3 to 5 years for breaking and entering and 5 to 6 months for auto thefts, to run concurrently. Charles Lebo, James Mahoney pleaded not guilty or innocent by reason of insanity and were held for further proceedings. Three escapees were captured soon after. Lebo and Mahoney await trial with bond set for Mahoney.

Rutland UPI Vermont Rutland County Martin Barber Raymond Chaffee Shrewsbury Richard Sullivan State House of Correction Windsor Charles Lebo State Hospital Waterbury James Mahoney Lebo Mahoney Middle Grandville N.Y Chaffee

Bennington Banner details and contact lines

The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It is printed by Banner Publishing Corporation and is a member of United Press International with exclusive rights to local news and UPI dispatches.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI

Maine Officials Plan All-Out Battle To Save Dickey Project

Gov. John H. Reed and the Maine congressional delegation press to save the Dickey Lincoln School power project on the St. John River from being dropped in the legislative scrap pile. Reed seeks review by House Public Works Committee members and urges reexamination of opposition to the project.

Maine St. John River Augusta

Saint Rose concert to feature Chilean choir in Albany

Albany The College of Saint Rose presents the second 1965 66 concert lecture on Oct 6 at 8 pm in St Joseph auditorium 985 Madison Ave featuring the 45 voice Chamber Choir of the University of Chile Valparaiso. Free public admission. In Troy Tran van Dinh former Vietnamese ambassador to the U S spoke at RPI criticizing U S Viet Nam policy and urging psychological preparation for cooperation with forces.

Albany College of Saint Rose University of Chile Valparaiso St. Joseph Auditorium Madison Ave Troy Tran van Dinh U.S Washington Saigon Post Southeast Asia Viet Nam RPI Tran van Zung van Dinh

Hoosick Democrats Decline Nominee for Highway Superintendent

Edward H. Cottrell refused the nomination as Hoosick town Democrats seek a new candidate after the Committee on Vacancies named Richard J. Powers. Formal notice is sent to the Rensselaer County Board of Elections.

Hoosick Edward H. Cottrell Town of Democrats Committee On Vacanties Richard J. Powers Rensselaer County Board of Elections

Adams approves Center Street urban renewal plan in Berkshire

At a special town meeting in Berkshire Adams, 134 voters approved the $1,115,000 Center Street urban renewal project with one dissenter. The body also authorized borrowing $250,000, adopting building codes, zoning amendments, and appointing a building inspector, all without discussion.

ADAMS Center Street Adams Redevelopment Authority

Kennedy to appear in Fall Foliage Parade here

U S Senator Edward M Kennedy will participate in the Fall Foliage Festival parade next Sunday in North Adams, announced by the North Adams Chamber of Commerce.

North Adams U.S Edward M. Kennedy

Dalton men fined in larceny case over telephone project

In a continued District Court session two Dalton men Richard J. Powers and William M. Stroshine were fined a total of 600 for larceny of coaxial cable from a cross country telephone project. Judge Frank W. Cimini imposed 400 against Powers and 200 against Stroshine, with each receiving a one year suspended sentence and two years probation.

Pittsfield Dalton Richard J. Powers William M. Stroshine Frank W. Cimini Powers Stroshine

New England Fishing Fleet to Benefit From Federal Aid

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports the Fishing Fleet Improvement Act of 1964 will boost profitability expansion and modernization for New England's depleted fleet. Subsidies cover up to half the domestic construction cost and spur vessel construction with many owners planning new builds in the next five to ten years.

Boston UPI New England Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Reserve Bank

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