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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1962

Page

5

Educational Magnet Boston Attracts 100000 Students

Boston educates a vast student population across 43 institutions with more than 100000 degrees pursued. The International Student Association lists about 5000 foreign students in the area while Harvard Radcliffe MIT and Boston University enroll tens of thousands and provide extensive scholarships and part time jobs.

Boston Knowldge America Customs House International Student Association Harvard Radcliffe Boston University Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Hailstones Trail Spring Northward

Hail follows spring northward across the United States with June as peak time in many regions. The National Geographic Society notes damage to crops and property, with Nebraska Kansas and North Carolina notably affected. Largest hailstone on record near Potter Nebraska in 1928 weighed a pound and a half.

Washington United States National Geographic Society Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Wichita North Carolina Sioux Falls South Dakota Denver Texas Potter

Williamstown Faces Water Shortage Pressure and Upgrades

The Berkshire town grapples with aging water supply amid growth, proposing a new well, a Stone Hill standpipe, a Main street main, and future mains cleaning at costs well over 100 thousand dollars. Fire-flow needs drive urgency as drought risk rises.

Stone Hill Main Street

Hartford taxi driver celebrates 50 years in service

Morris Rose, now 72, began on a 1912 Thomas Flyer 50 years ago at Hartford's Old State House stand. He still clocks 10 hours daily six days a week, has driven over a million miles, and worn out 26 taxis while serving Hartford reporters and celebrities alike.

Boston New England Morris Rose Old State House Hartford Conn Thomas Hackney Rose Hartford Courant State Street John R. Reitemeyer The Courant

Seattle Gala Exposition Elevates Culture Scene

AP report from Seattle on the Century 21 Exposition opening night gala. Notables like Katims and Van Cliburn headlined a cultural showcase featuring international troupes and major American entertainers. New venues include a revived opera house, 800-seat jewel-box playhouse, 5,500-seat arena, and a large Washington State Coliseum with versatile configurations.

Seattle Wash United States Mary Costa Washington State Coliseum

Burt Lancaster Lives By Personal Credo In Life And Work

New York AP profile of Burt Lancaster outlines his creed that life is movement to be used not hidden. He details early jobs from circus acrobat to factory worker, his rise to stardom, and his shift into producing. He cautions against chasing fame and notes Patton biopic consideration.

Boston Washington Northeast Pittsfield Dco Kipling Tommy Williamstown Los Angeles Pittsfield’s Middlesex County Lowell Lawrence Haverhill Merrimac River New Haven AP Boston Citizens Committee H. Stuart Hughes U.S. Senate Charles Evans Hughes Hughes’ Campaign Committee Burt Lancaster New York Bernard Shaw Burt Chicago Lancaster George S. Patton Jim Bob Mabel

Brush-up drill on social double-talk from New York AP

A lighthearted look at double-talk with examples and their literal meanings. The piece highlights how people mask true thoughts in social exchanges and offers quips about common phrases and their concealed messages.

John

Vermont Braces for Girl Scout Roundup Invasion

Vermont Public Safety Commissioner William Baumann mobilizes 187 state police, Civil Defense, and volunteers for the 1962 Girl Scout Roundup at Button Bay Lake Champlain. About 50,000 to 100,000 visitors are expected. security includes 24 hour waterfront patrols, ID requirements, and emergency plans.

Vergennes UPI Vermont William Baumann Girl Scout Lake Champlain Button Bay State Park State Civil Defense Auxiliary Baumann Button Bay State Police Marine Division Red Cross Civil Defense Vermont National Guard Harold Dean Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Mountain

Prosperity Means Boom To Industry

New York report ties longer vacations shorter work weeks and early retirement to rising demand for personal services recreation and travel. It notes fringe benefits growth, automation fears, and labor pushes shaping jobs and profits amid Kennedy era policy aims.

New York

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