Two Freshmen From St. Josephs Hike 38 Miles to Publicize School
Daniel Record and Kent Moors, both freshmen from St. Josephs High School in North Adams Massachusetts, hiked 38 miles round trip to Bennington to publicize their school. They left at 4 a.m. and arrived 9 36 a.m. They planned to start at 2 a.m. but postponed for safety. They aim for a 500 mile goal by senior year and hope to join the Green Mountain Trail Club later.
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St. Joseph’s High School
North Adams
Mass
Bennington
Kent Moors
Daniel Record
Green Mountain Hiking Club
Heritage Trail U to Bring $100 Million Added Income
Boston reports New England travel project Heritage Trail aims to boost regional economy with about $100 million in extra vacation travel revenue this year. Robert T. Killam Jr. of Heritage Trail Foundation cites support from the American Petroleum Institute and Auto Club groups. The route links major attractions across six states and endorsements from six New England governors. The industry employs a large share of U S travelers through banks gasoline firms hotels theaters and retail services. Vacation travel in New England is valued at over $1.25 billion.
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Boston
New England
Robert T. Killam Jr
Heritage Trail Foundation Inc
American Petroleum Institute
Heritage Trail Foundation
Killam
Automobile Legal Association
American Automobile Association
Heritage Trail
United States
Free Europe appeals for support against Communist influence
A parent in Eastern Europe recalls daily exposure to Communist propaganda and credits Radio Free Europe with delivering the truth. The appeal urges contributions from private U.S. citizens to fund broadcasts as a weapon in the Cold War. Also noted is Florida outspending New England in vacation advertising and a Heritage Trail effort promoting New England abroad.
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Europe
Radio Free Europe
Free World
U.S
Youths Obligation Under Selective Service Outlined
Montpelier outlines the Selective Service Law extended to 1967. At 17 with parental consent a youth may enlist in regular forces for three to six years or join a reserve or National Guard program or volunteer for induction for two years with parental consent. Even after draft registration at 18 he has five plus years to decide how to discharge the obligation. By 23 many are inducted if not deferred or exempt. About six of ten men turning 26 in 1962 entered service. most 26-year-olds in the next four years will be required to serve to maintain forces. Disqualification deferment and exemption account for the rest. New York AP reports Japanese films to get Broadway showcase with Oriental decor and a tea lounge, renaming a cinema once tied to D. W. Griffith as the Toho.
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Mane
Berkshire Innkeepers Call for Heritage Trail Signs
Angus MacDonald of the Berkshire Innkeepers Association criticizes Massachusetts legislature for refusing to erect Heritage Trail signs along the state route. He warns visitors will be guided by signs in other New England states and urges Governor Peabody to authorize signs before the tourist season.
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South Egremont
Mass
Berkshire Innkeepers Association
Massachusetts
Angus MacDonald
New England
MacDonald
Peabody
Museum shows vintage TV programs as modern art phase
New York AP report notes the Museum of Modern Art presents 54 films from 1949 to 1951 including drama and news in a program exploring television as a phase of the motion picture. Admission is free with a $1 museum entrance fee. shows run daily at 3 and 5 30 p.m.
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New York
Museum of Modern Art
Television
Richard Griffith
53Rd Street
United States
Mary Queen of Scots
Thomas A. Edison
Menlo Park
N.J
Mary
D. W. Griffith
Rudolph Valentino
Blanche Sweet
Iris Barry
Haverford
Griffith
Film Society of
Bryn Mawr Colleges
Tigers Pitcher Frank Lary Earned Army Nickname Mule
Detroit Tigers pitcher Frank Lary gained the nickname Mule for turning over recruits’ beds when they did not jump at reveille during Army service.
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Detroit
UPI
Frank Lary
Detroit Tigers
Reveille
NBC Opera presents Bach St Matthew Passion on TV
NBC TV aired an English version of Bach St Matthew Passion. The Easter oratorio featured moving English text and strong vocal quality with cinematic staging and pageant like presentation. The program delivered a vivid emotional experience for viewers.
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New York
NBC Opera Company
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Heritage Trail U
Florida
Foundation
Canada
Mexico
Radio Free Europe Fund
Box
Mount Vernon, N. Y
Counci
Advertiain Executives Associatio
Toho
Berkshire
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
William McCracken
Springfield
Vermont Bank and Trust Co
Brattleboro
McCracken
South Hadley
Miss Barry
Bloomfield
Schering Corp
Schering
Intral
Vermont Public Service Corporation
Robert Mitchell
Robert Mitchell Associates
Schenectady
N.Y
Hudson-Mohawk
The
Institute of Management Sciences
Roth’s
WMHT
Mitchell
Bach
AP Television
ABC
Chicago
James V. Warren
American Heart Association
Firestone
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fair Exchange
CBS
Greenberg & Sor
Madkour
Red Agit
Pereler
RED Sox
Yankees
Main ST
Bennington, VT
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