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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1966

Page

3

Johnson calls on intellectuals to solve urban problems

President Johnson asks the nation's intellectuals for precise ideas to unlock the dynamics of urban life. He spoke at a Brookings Institution anniversary dinner praising scholars and proposing rapid, sharp proposals to halt decaying and restive cities.

Washington UPI Johnson America Brookings Institution White House Eric Goldman Goldman

Senate backs giant Transportation Department plan

WASHINGTON UPI The Senate approved creation of a six billion dollar a year Transportation Department by a 64 to 2 vote, including the Maritime Administration with limited independent authority. The House earlier passed the bill Aug 30 excluding the maritime agency, signaling a clash over which agencies fall under the new department. House manager Rep. Chet Holifield will seek a conference to push the House version, amid ongoing debates over urban policy and intellectual influence on government.

Washington UPI Department of Transportation Senate House Federal Maritime Administration Maritime Administration Maritime Commissioner Transportation Bill Maritime Agency Chet Holifield Calif

Republicans Deny Bircher Backed Donation

House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford rejected a $1000 contribution from John Birch Society member J Edward Martin and wife sent to the GOP National Committee. Ford returned the money due to attached conditions while affirming openness to future contributions with no strings.

Washington Ford Martin President’s Club Democratic Party Let

Indonesian Army Readies Sukarno Aide Trial

Jakarta sources report Subandrio, former Foreign Minister and deputy premier, to face treason and subversion charges in a special military tribunal. The trial marks a pivotal moment after the failed Communist coup a year earlier and the purge that followed. The tribunal was moved from midnight to 8 a.m. to ensure orderly court procedures amid curfew limits.

Jakarta API Sukarno Subandrio Communist Party Peking

New Press Council Formed To Evaluate Performance

Washington UPI reports a pilot project will form a local press council to evaluate press performance. The effort aims to improve accountability and public trust by reviewing coverage practices and standards in the community.

New Press Council Washington UPI Mellett Lowell Mellett Scripps- Howard American Newspaper Guild Press Council Ben H. Bagdikian Bagdikian Alan Barth Washington Post Times Herald A.H. Raskin New York Times

Prouty Urges Restraint On Anti Poverty Spending

Senator Winston L. Prouty urges President Johnson to cut anti poverty funding amid inflation. He cites the Senate Labor Committee's 2.4 billion authorization and warns that current spending cannot be wisely used this year. The letter calls for review of the war on poverty and reductions in the bill.

Washington UPC Winston L. Prouty R-Vt Johnson Prouty Senate Labor Committee

Ground Rules Set For Sheppard Trial

Cuya hoga County Common Pleas Judge Francis J. Talty announced ground rules for news coverage of Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard's second trial. If venue remains, the Oct. 18 murder case arises from Marilyn Sheppard's 1954 death with cameras and any sound recording barred in court.

Cleveland UPS Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Francis J. Talty Samuel H. Sheppard Sheppard Marilyn Talty Roy F. McMahon Taly McMahon

GOP Governors Challenge Johnson Inflation Briefing

GOP governors push back on President Johnson inflation pitches during recent briefings. Michigan Governor Romney—a top GOP contender—says inflation isn’t solely due to Vietnam funding, blaming lack of fiscal policy and a heated economy, and suggests earlier tax increases. Pennsylvania Governor Scranton’s report of possible $10 billion war spending was denied by aides. Johnson avoided clarifying spending estimates at a later news conference.

Washington UPI Johnson White House Michigan George W. Romney Romney Pennsylvania William W. Scranton

Bennington Banner notices contact and pricing details

The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising numbers, publication schedule, and UPI affiliation. It provides subscription prices for Vermont and U.S. delivery, with 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year options and postmark details.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI Vermont U.S

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