25 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1962
Page
1
At Cape Canaveral the Saturn booster rose to 65 miles on 1.3 million pounds of thrust before ground detonations ripped the craft apart. The test dumped 95 tons of water into space forming a vast cloud, officials called the flight a complete success.
Trustees held a 35 minute executive session to decide actions if Judge Keyser rules the Morse Village zoning ordinance invalid. A hearing on merits was held last week, with a plan to withdraw injunctive action potentially replaced by concessions if the ordinance remains valid.
U S Rep. Robert T. Stafford warned Manchester Rotary Club members about potential wars, rising deficits, and power concentration in Washington. He cited 1962 deficits of seven billion and projected 3.5 billion for 1963, plus 90 thousand more federal workers costing 450 million yearly. He predicted August 18 adjournment and discussed farm, trade, and aid bills, urging fiscal reform.
Premier Khrushchev told Look magazine chief Gardner Cowles that accord on crucial questions must come before a new Kennedy Khrushchev summit. He urged Berlin Germany talks to precede disarmament while opposing nuclear inspections as espionage. He noted hope for Berlin settlement amid US Soviet talks.
In Chicago talks, Teamsters President James Hoffa and 48 Vermont and New Hampshire trucking firms seek a settlement after three months deadlock that idled about 2,000 drivers. Firms insist Hoffa has authority to end the dispute as selective strikes hit seven firms and 50 lines. The old contract expired April 14, with drivers earning 2.56 per hour on a 45 hour week.
President Kennedy approved a new series of atmospheric nuclear tests with first detonation possible within days in the Pacific. The AEC said tests would begin as weather and facilities permit, amid international appeals against testing and protests in Japan.
Local 806 of the United Papermakers and Paperworkers and Albany Novelty Division North Bennington have resolved key issues to pave the way for a new contract. Robert C. Watson says union negotiators will seek member acceptance after a special May 6 meeting. The talks covered wage increases top pay ratings and contract length. the current one year deal expired March 31.
Coast Guard Seventh District in Miami will release findings on the Bluebelle yacht mystery in which only a young girl survived. The case centers on the 1961 Bahamas voyage led by skipper Julian Harvey who later killed himself after Terry Jo Duperrault, 11, was rescued. Harvey’s account differed from Terry Jo’s testimony about a dismasting fire.
A Ben-Mont spokesman refused to confirm or deny reports that salaried personnel were told not to return if the strike remains unresolved this week. Plant manager Frank A. Howlett Jr. said a skeleton staff is on vacation and will return Monday. Local 534 of the Printing Specialties and Paper Products Union plans a meeting tomorrow to discuss progress of the wage dispute that began February 26.
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