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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A Springfield planning session with Everett Lord-Wood of Hartford highlights how local planners tout growth potential. Critics note similar assertions once used for Hartford and warn against assuming any town, aside from Burlington, truly leads in growth.
The early and amiable steel contract talks show government pressure can shape major labor negotiations. White House involvement kept talks alive, producing an agreement three months before the deadline with wage restraint and fringe benefits, signaling a non inflationary settlement.
The quick rise in interstate project costs and delayed completion are linked to Massachusetts fraud involving state hired appraisers and negotiators. Property overcharges funded by inflated prices shifted to state employees, with a case noting $60 000 paid for land worth $30 000. Federal reimbursement at 90 percent shields state losses, risking billions more as graft unfolds.
Proposals for professional revaluation in several Upper Valley towns drew mixed reactions at town meetings. Voters feared higher taxes, though a full professional survey would likely raise overall valuations while lowering the tax rate. The text argues for uniform, updated records to ensure fair treatment for all property owners.
The piece surveys Richard Nixon's California bid for governor and the GOP's fate if he loses to Edmund G Brown. It notes tensions with the John Birch Society, Murray Chotiner's strategy, and links to George Romney and Nelson Rockefeller while weighing implications for party unity and potential presidential dynamics.
In New York Amos Toggle, head of Giant Acme Tiddlywinks Corp, is pranked when Hector Squiggle pretends appreciation for a raise. The boss signs a bogus note, then approves a real $15 raise after the deception is unveiled. Hector and his wife celebrate as the ruse ends with a small, lasting win.
A National Geographic backed overview notes bacteria may power submarines and cities via biological batteries and garbage-to-energy schemes. It highlights their roles in agriculture, medicine, and industry, and cites the American Type Culture Collection expanding its facilities and cultures.
AP analysis traces Arturo Frondizi’s fall after a string of crises from 1958 to 1962. It notes his attempts to reform the economy, cancel Peronist influence, and manage military pressure while courting foreign investment. The piece cites U S aid totals and outlines how Peronism and anti foreign sentiment shaped Argentina’s turbulent politics.
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