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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1962

Page

8

Dartmouth Doctor Sees Sophistication Taming Brutal Slayings

Dartmouth sociology chair Dr. Gresham Sykes argues public sophistication and use of psychiatrists in courts reflect evolving views on violent crime. He discusses diagnosis limits, the John McGrath case in Newport NH, and the role of mental illness in murder.

Hanover N.H Newport Francis L. McGrath New Hampshire John McGrath Gresham Sykes Dartmouth College Sykes New Jersey Vermont Robert Smith John McGrath State Hospital Concord Dr. Sykes

Moon Vacation Talk Subject At Teen Banquet

Dr Willian Field speaks on Vacation on the Moon at the Fourth Annual Teen Congress Banquet in Montpelier. Lt Gov Ralph Foote addresses for the state, with Mr Arnold Zack and Rev Gerald Fitzpatrick also featured. Vocal selections, luncheon talk on Rock and Roll, and teen council toastmasters are part of the program.

Montpelier Willian Field Montpelier Tavern Field University of Massachusetts Arnold M. Zack Peace Corps of Boston Peace Corps Zack Tufts University Yale University Harvard Boston Ralph A. Foote Congress Montpelier High School Gerald Fitzpatrick Charles Davignon Montpelier Teen Council Edward “Chippy” Knapp Kenneth Hickey Richard Curtis The State Deartment of Public Safety

N H to Accommodate Maine Prison Inmates

Exeter New Hampshire Gov Powell and the Executive Council welcomed 10 Maine State Prison inmates to be transferred to one Hampshire prison in Con. The Maine lockup is crowded and there is room at the Granite State prison. Maine will pay New Hampshire five dollars per prisoner daily for the transfer. Most inmates come from southern Maine saving travel for families.

Exeter N.H Powell Executive Council Maine Hampshire Con Granite State

Chiang and Lemnitzer Discuss Formosa Visit

President Chiang Kai-shek met with Gen. Lyman Lemnitzer in Taipei to discuss the South Viet Nam situation and the Formosa Strait. Lemnitzer, visiting on a Far Eastern inspection tour, outlined U.S. defense concerns in the region.

Taipei Formosa South Viet Nam Formosa Strait Chiang Kai-shek Lyman L. Lemnitzer U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Lemnitzer

Polio Vaccine Expansion Clears Path To Public Use

The government approved Type III oral polio vaccine for general use completing the Sabin trio. Surgeon General Terry notes two effective tools exist the killed Salk vaccine and the Sabin oral vaccine both ready for physicians to choose based on local needs. Pfizer and Lederle received licenses to manufacture Type III vaccines.

Washington Albert Salk Pfizer, Ltd Sandwich England Lederle Laboratories Pearl River N.Y Terry

State Dept Wins Seaside Village at Flower Show Exhibit

The Wonderland Park Award went to the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources exhibit Seaside Village at the New England Spring Flower Show for the largest popular vote. It was designed by Egbert Hans with John E. O'Doherty accepting the souvenir bowl on behalf of Captain Charles Beaupre. Other runners up included Gardens Around the World and Hillside Rock Garden.

Boston Revere Mass. Racing Association New England Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources John E. O'Doherty Bureau of Recreation Department of Natural Resources Charles Beaupre Revere Racing Association Egbert Hans Natural Resources Department The World Women’s Exhibitions Committee Hillside Rock Garden Alexander I. Heimlich Woburn Roman Square Fisherson Florists of

Cemetery strike ends as burials resume in Bay Area

The 27 day strike by cemetery workers against 10 Bay Area graveyards ends. The union votes to accept a new three year contract with a total wage increase of 18 dollars per week, raising pay from 105 dollars weekly.

San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area

Miss Gingold Explains Her Slimming System at Luncheon

New York AP reports Hermione Gingold defends weight watching as a lifestyle. She describes her method of eating richly yet claiming to stay thin, and shares an anecdote about Edith Evans. Gingold discusses upcoming NBC program The Beauty of Woman and CBS concert events.

New York Hermione Gingold Edith Evans Miss Gingold London Cyril Ritchard NBC Leonard Bernstein CBS New York Philharmonic 87Th Precinct Saints and Sinners Nick Rebel” Adams

No Goof-off Clean Dairy Pioneer Retires After 1917 Run

Franklin R. Fowler retires from Fowler's Dairy after a career starting in 1917. Friends recall his extraordinary work record, missing only one day in 20 years of 5 AM to 9:30 PM duty, seven days a week, year round.

N. Y Franklin R. Fowler Fowler

Government to release 75 million sterile screwworm flies weekly

The Agriculture Department seeks 3 million dollars to expand a sterilized fly program aimed at eradicating screwworms costing cattlemen an estimated 125 million dollars annually. The plan would release sterile males in Texas and a 50 mile Rio Grande corridor to intercept females from Mexico, with full impact expected in about three years.

Washington Texas Mexico United States Florida Gulf Department of Agriculture House Southwest New Mexico Okahoma Rio Grande

62 Christmas Toys On Way to Markets

New York AP reports Toy Fair showcases 125000 toys from about 1200 makers for Christmas. Emphasis on animation science crafts and family games with dolls animals and space related items. Notable offerings include monorail trains science kits forecasting sets space game and safety costumes for Halloween and parties.

New York Johnny Susie

Dachshund Puppy Rides in Child Car Seat

In Miami the dachshund owned by D L Wallace rode in a child car seat with a mock steering wheel to see out the windows. The dog sits with front paws on the wheel enjoying the view as the family travels.

Miami Fla D. L. Wallace Wallace

PTA Reviewer Tags Most Films Merely Trash

Ruth B. Hedges, California PTA reviewer, calls titles like The Children’s Hour and A Walk on the Wild Side trash or distasteful. She endorses Disney outputs and films such as A Majority of One and Flower Drum Song, reviewing about 200 films yearly. Hedges has 30 years of experience and advocates careful parental film choices.

California Parent-Teachers Magazine Ruth B. Hedges Mrs. Hedges Oklahoma

Italy Raises Soldier Pay by Thirty Percent

Rome AP reports Italy increases soldiers pay by 30 percent from 115 to 150 lire daily, lifting wages from 18.4 cents to 24 cents per day.

Rome Italy

Federal aid to segregated schools ends for federal properties

Washington AP reports Secretary Ribicoff announced that starting September 1963 federal aid for school construction and operating costs will be cut off for districts that include children living on federal property. He said about 200 installations are involved but details by state or pupil counts are unavailable.

Washington Abraham A. Ribicoff House Ribicoff Congress

Escaped Convict Caught Sleeping in Maine Car near Rockport

State Police captured Andrew Moore, 31, of Perry, asleep in a car near Rockport after a 10 day manhunt. He allegedly held housekeeper Emily Woodcock hostage with a .45 caliber and a .22 pistol, forcing a drive toward Bangor before fleeing on foot. Moore was serving 5 to 10 years for car larceny when he escaped from Thomaston prison March 23.

Rockport Maine Here Andrew Moore Perry Emily Woodcock More Andrew B. Sides Bangor Moore Thomaston

Viet Cong Seize Viet Nam Lighthouse in Standoff

A U.S. source said Viet Cong guerrillas seized a South Vietnamese lighthouse, held it for several hours and stole its tools last week. The light continued to operate during the incident.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S

Liz Taylor and Burton Seen On Rome Dates

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were seen in public together in Rome with Taylor’s children and Burton as they dined out. A courier delivered a private message from Taylor to Eddie Fisher in New York. Fisher remained abroad with his family amid ongoing romance rumors.

Liz Taylor Richard Burton Rome Elizabeth Taylor New York Eddie Fisher Miss Taylor Cleopatra Husky Burton Marc Antony Fisher Debbie Reynolds United States Kurt Frings Eddie Liz Burton England

Stuffed Rabbits Guinea Pigs In Kansas City

Detectives buying stuffed rabbits in Kansas City led to the arrest of two store managers and two clerks. The sales violated Missouri blue law prohibiting Sunday sale of non essential items. All four were released on $200 bonds.

Kansas City Kansas City, Mo Missouri

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Dartmouth Moon Chiang, Lemnitzer State Dept Cynthia Lowry AP TV NAVY Navy Sea and Land Uss Monssen Beach Haven N. J Atlantic Toy Fair Odd Ogg Vogue Vanity Hotel Putnam Bennington, VT Victor RCA Main ST Noveck’s PTA By Bob Thomas Hollywood (Ap Viet Cong Triple “S Grand Union McGregor Adams Clothes Shop Main Street
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