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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1962
Page
2
In Vermont police report a Highgate youths car overturned on Highgate Falls Road leaving three injured. Stanley Capcey 20 Dennis Maynard 17 and Larry Machin 18 the driver all listed in fair condition at Kerbs Memorial Hospital.
Vermont figures from the Agriculture Department and census data dispute the long held claim that the state has more cows than people. The 1960 census lists a population just over 390000 while total livestock sits at 383313.
The six New England states sign a 2 million agreement to build a 1000 square foot exhibit at the 1964 65 World’s Fair in New York. The display will cover industrial historical and cultural themes of Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island and Massachusetts with a town common meeting theater and state exhibits including the Boston Pops Orchestra. Gardner A Caverly of the New England Council signs for the group.
Rep. Laine C. Vance of Danville, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and ally of Gov. Keyser, faces opposition in both the Republican primary and November election. Raymond Sevigny, a Danville garage owner, filed for the September GOP primaries. Democrat Libia Gagetta joined the race for town representative, the first Democrat candidate in 15 years.
Peter Trumbull 16 of Schenectady died en route to Glens Falls hospital after becoming ill while swimming in Lake George. Coroner pending autopsy results. His father, a former teacher and state editor of the Schenectady Gazette, underlines a tragedy in a region with local memorial actions. A $50 gift to Berlin First Baptist Church rebuilding fund follows a propane truck explosion. The Kiwanis Club urges other county clubs to give, while Hoosick Falls Eagles plan Aug 18 benefit buffet and dance for Berlin victims.
Albany reports the New Jersey National Guard moves 522 vehicles to Camp Drum for summer training. Convoy trucks were unwashed due to a severe drought, surprising Thruway patrols on Sunday.
Authorities pursue a missing teen believed to have drowned at Reichards Lake in Rensselaer County after three boys entered the lake Sunday afternoon. Two returned to shore, the third did not. Pleas via radio and TV have been broadcast to locate the missing person.
Adams blasting widens the road up Mt Greylock to test repairs to the war memorial and aid highway expansion. Reservation Superintendent Charles Parker oversees the work as blasted material creates a protective bank. 3.3 miles of reservation road have been resurfaced. Shirley Gardner reports 40 Mount Hope Farm employees dismissed, 35 kept to wind down farm until Lenox Hill Hospital decides its fate, cattle to be sold after inventory.
North Adams State College will offer night courses this fall under Dr. Robert V. Hamilton. New basic curriculum courses prepare for BS and BA degrees. Master of Education program will adopt stricter standards from Jan. 2. Evening classes begin Sept. 16.
Boston AP report notes Massachusetts eased blue laws allowing Sunday dancing with two $2 licenses per venue. Only 40 establishments pursued licenses. 25 in Boston, 10 at Revere Beach, 5 at Salisbury Beach and Swansea. Boston hotels largely stayed closed while managers expect activity in cooler weather. Pool and billiard parlors may open 1 pm to midnight on Sundays. few customers tried it.
The Bishop's Fund for Charities and Development kicks off its 1962 appeal with special and advance gift solicitations in every parish and mission across the diocese. Cash gifts of 25 dollars or more urged during the campaign, which follows a record 1961 showing 2 014 donors and 74 862 87 dollars raised.
Rep Charles E Bennett D Florida soot smudged after rescuing his beagle Cuddles from a chimney at his Lake Barcroft home. The dog had fallen in while chased by a tom cat as Bennett’s family vacationed in North Carolina.
Mrs. Sherri Finkbine seeks a Swedish abortion after thalidomide fears. Royal Medical Board requires a penetrating investigation before approval. Caroline Hospital doctors will review exams and statements from American physicians before a board decision. Finkbine nervous on arrival as Sweden weighs abortion for a batch of thalidomide related deformities.
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