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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
2
The article notes a Steelworkers union representative on site during balloting in New Hampshire who could not be reached for comment. NLRB official Robert C. Rosemere supervised the balloting process.
De Gaulle warned that France cannot rely on allies or enemies and must have means to deter aggressors or aid allies. He suggested France might need to reach any aggressor state and even include America in defense considerations.
Bennington Village Police reported two minor auto accidents with no injuries. William Persip backed into William Van Pett's 1962 Chevrolet on Main Street near the Central Vermont Public Service office, causing head and hood damage. A late model Ford driven by Beverly Bennett and a 1951 Mercury driven by Arthur Noble collided at Saf ford and Gage Streets at about 3 p.m.
The Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing will hold commencement at 2 p.m. Sunday at Second Congregational Church Hillside Ave. Seven graduates include Donna Levine. Dr. W Philip Giddings will speak. he is surgery chief at the hospital and an Albany Medical College assistant professor. Other grads include Sandra Ashton Watervliet Linda Blanchet Maureen Dickson Gail Kline Sandra Foster Ann Carota from New York State. A reception follows.
Vermont House delays consideration of a tax study resolution until next Wednesday. The measure would create a study commission with governor representation and a $25 000 appropriation to fund the inquiry, aiming to align state tax efforts with the governor's planning council.
A group of New Hampshire Protestant leaders urged Gov. John W. King to veto the sweepstakes bill. The clergy described the measure as a calamity for the state, noting the governor's polite but noncommittal stance as he weighs the proposal after legislative approval.
Thirty six seventh to ninth graders from Molly Stark School head to New York City for a two day tour. Chaperones include French teacher Mario Paris and Principal W Philip Walker and Mrs. Walker. They plan guided UN tour, Ringling Bros Circus at Madison Square Garden, and Village Barn show with hotel stay at Lincoln Plaza.
The Bennington Civil Air Patrol squadron will join a nationwide radio exercise starting this evening at 11 p.m. lasting through Sunday. CAP headquarters at Ellington AFB Texas will command a 24 hour simulated national emergency, transmitting to all units over the CAP radio network. The Bennington station will run from the airport with a mobile trailer ready if needed. trip funding comes from a French Night program.
A 1955 Chevrolet stolen Thursday from Stowell's Garage in Rutland was found abandoned near the Pownal View Barn on US 7 by a Vermont State Police trooper from Shaftsbury. The thief apparently drove it until it ran out of gas and the car was returned to the Shaftsbury barracks for a call from the garage employee.
Lt. Cmdr. Stanley W. Hecker, skipper of the submarine rescue ship Skylark, becomes a focal point in the Navy court of inquiry into the Thresher disaster. Hecker, 35, is praised for quiet drive and dedication while authorities note he bore no blame for the sinking. Hecker and his wife Marija Cole have two children and reside in Groton, Connecticut.
Federal surplus commodity applications for the next three months must be filed at the selectmen's office by the end of next week. Selectmen's Agent Mrs Alma Langlois announced that all eligible individuals must apply, with no automatic renewals for prior recipients. Applicants should bring proof of income and assets such as check stubs and savings books.
Display Advertising rates for The Bennington Banner include 3 months for 4.75 dollars, 6 months for 9.00 dollars, and 1 year for 17.50 dollars. The paper is published daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont by The Banner Publishing Corporation.
New England officials backed a Civil Aeronautics Board examiner’s call for a regional study of air service needs. Robert L. Park proposed evaluating subsidies, Northeast Airlines’ adequacy, and potential route changes with proposed carrier restructurings across New England and New York area routes.
ARLINGTON Mrs William Burt 81 former Nellie Canfield died Friday at Equinox Rest Home Manchester where she had been patient more than a year Born Arlington Oct 10 1882 she married Mr Burt about 61 years ago He is a patient at Manchester rest home She leaves husband a daughter and son in law Gordon Woodard Arlington two grandsons James and Francis Woodard Calling hours at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home Arlington 7 9 p m Saturday and Sunday Rosary Saturday 8 p m Rev Gerald Buckley Requiem Mass St Columban s Church 9 a m Monday Burial in St Columban s Cemetery HOOSICK FALLS N Y Mrs Frances Bodak 67 of 31 Second St died Friday at Samaritan Hospital Troy after long illness Widow of Andrew Bodak born Poland May 3 1895 lived most of life in Hoosick Falls She was a communicant of Church of the Immaculate Conception Survivors two daughters Mrs Edward Knonopka Schenectady Mrs Victor Harwood Fort Benning Ga three sons William Politowski Donald Bodak Conrad Bodak Belmar N J 13 grandchildren Funeral 9 a m Monday from Robson Home For Funerals 72 Main St Hoosick Falls and 9 30 a m from church Burial St Mary s Cemetery Hoosick Falls Rosary Sunday 8 p m at home Mrs Josie Elwell 83 died last night Putnam Memorial Hospital Survived by two daughters Mrs Adelbert Green and Mrs Emanuel Iskowicz two sons Richard Elwell Pittsfield Mass Arthur Elwell Amsterdam N Y Family at Hanson Walbridge Funeral Home tonight 7 9 p m and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m Funeral arrangements not yet made
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