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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1962

Page

8

Fairdale Prediction Gem sets high milk record at Fairdale Farms

A three year old Ayrshire cow named Fairdale Prediction Gem at Fairdale Farms Bennington completed an official milk production record of 13 871 pounds with 531 pounds of butter fat. Tested over a period not exceeding 305 days at twice daily milking the cow yielded over 21 quarts per day for the 10 month test and surpassed the national average by 1 percent.

Fairdale Farms Bennington Ayrshire Fairdale Prediction

Imagination of TV Biographers Would Put New Life Into Plays

AP TV-Radio writer discusses how official biographies for new TV stars are crafted. They emphasize omissions and sensational details, highlighting birth dates and languages while listing hobbies. The piece critiques the star-making process and imagines how bios shape TV storytelling.

Not Dresed for Chase

Herbert Herman chased a youth who stole a $200 ring and $94 wallet from his bedroom. The thief escaped through the back door as Herman paused to recall he was showering.

Baltimore Herbert Herman Herman

Three Teen Types Seen In Modern Youth

The piece outlines three adolescent types ram rods ostriches and flexibles and weighs their fit for adulthood. It notes today’s high pressure for success and the impact of rapid technology and costly education on teen planning. A Johnson State College Vocational Conference is praised for guidance on career exploration. The writer laments imagination dwindling with age and calls for a vitamin pill to restore it.

Johnson State College

Cuba News Seepage Amid Castro Blackout Report

The AP notes Cuba tightens press control under Fidel Castro with Havana papers limited access for U.S. reporters. Only a token number of visitors permitted monthly and many cables altered or blocked. Diplomatic reports and refugees offer clues but require careful weighing.

Cuba Havana U.S Associated Press New York

Homeless Men See Common Traits Across Social Classes

St Louis AP reports Professor Boris M. Levinson told the American Psychological Association that the bum lacks motivation and social ties, and that homeless men in middle and upper income groups would slide into skid row without money. He notes they seek freedom, avoid long-term commitments, and prefer simple, short term jobs for cash. He compares homelessness to forming a professional mindset, stating the transition takes time.

Boris M. Levinson American Psychological Association Levinson

Frankfurter to retire from Supreme Court after 23 years

Washington reports Felix Frankfurter 79 will retire due to ill health ending a tenure that began in the New Deal era. The Vienna born justice was known for sharp wit and rapid ideas, with Roosevelt praising his prolific mind and lively presence on the bench.

Washington Supreme Court Frankfurter Felix Frankfurter New Deal New Frontier Stars and Stripes Vienna Frankfurt United States

Farmer Guards Form Units Along Himalayan Tibetan Border

Reports from Gangtok say the Communist Chinese army is creating “farmer guards” along the Himalayan frontier to protect the Tibetan border. These units sometimes include entire families tasked with converting Tibetans to communism and promoting Chinese ways of life.

Gangtok Sikkim

Imitative Child Seeks Flight Falls From Window

In Stevenage England two year old Catherine Burton attempted to fly from a nursery window. She plunged eighteen feet onto a concrete path but a clothesline broke her fall. Cathy said I only wanted to fly like the pigeons. She sustained minor internal injuries reported by the hospital.

Stevenage England Catherine Burton Cathy

Sleeping Sickness Outbreak Hits Florida Gulf Coast

AP reports 108 suspected encephalitis cases in Pinellas County with eight deaths suspected. Gulf Coast hotels report cancellations but remain busy for Labor Day weekend. Virus spreads by mosquito bite from infected birds. humans not contagious. spray campaign underway.

ST. Petersburg Fla Florida West Coast Pinellas County Gulf Coast

Genghis Khan Film Planned for Europe and Hollywood

A $4.5 million production titled Ghengis Khan will shoot in Europe and Hollywood with major American and European stars. The film targets a Christmas 1963 road show release.

Hollywood UPI Ghengis Khan Europe

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