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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1961

Page

5

Two Vermont Men Named to Rhodes Scholar Committee

George Van Santvoord of Bennington and William Jay Smith of Pownal, both Rhodes Scholars, are named to the 1961 Vermont Committee meeting in Rutland December 13 to select a Vermont candidate. Robert W. Mitchell will chair.

George van Santvoord Bennington William Jay Smith Pownal Vermont Wheeler Williams Rutland Robert W. Mitchell Rutland Herald Courtney Smith Swarthmore College van Santvoord Hotchkiss School Lakeville Conn Connecticut Oxford Smith Oxford University William M. Lockwood Howard National Bank & Trust Co Burlington Robert S. Bab

Fugitive Horses Roam Near Roselle Illinois

An alarmed housewife told Cook County sheriff's police there is a horse looking in through her porch window. A nearby trainer reported two brown mares had escaped a farm. Motorists were forced off the road by the mares. Deputies found the pair in a field and roped them.

Roselle, Ill Cook County Sheriff's Police Roselle

AFL-CIO Leaders Seek to Settle Internal Wars

AFL-CIO leaders met in closed session in Bal Harbour Florida to craft a single disputes settlement plan amid inter union jurisdictional feuds. George Meany and Walter Reuther sparred over arbitration of job rights disputes and court enforcement.

Bal Harbour Fla Afl-Cio Aflcio Kennedy al Hayes Machinists George Meany Hayes Meany Walter Reuther Auto Workers Union Reuther

World Council of Churches Sets Pattern for Unity

The World Council of Churches pledges interlocking church communities rather than a single global body. The 600 delegates from 198 denominations approve a 9 000 word guide outlining steps for unity, including mutual recognition of ministries and joint participation in the Lord's Supper. Leaders acknowledge they are not yet of a common mind on means.

New Delhi India Worldwide Unity of Churches General Assembly World Council of Churches Council Persa i Cater Cnmns Iermetopareene

Spice Up Holidays With Fruit Cake Recipe

Burlington Vermont extension nutritionist promotes making a Christmas fruit cake weeks ahead for richer flavor. The tested recipe combines almonds raisins sultan raisins cherries currants candied lemon and orange rind candied citron pineapple preserved strawberries and optional brandy with butter sugar molasses and spices.

Burlington Anna M. Wilson Vermont University of Vermont Home Economics

Shadow of Heroes Falters in New Hungarian Revolt Drama

AP critic reports Shadow of Heroes at the York Theater maps the 1956 Hungarian uprising with earnest research but dull acting and cluttered staging. Principal figures include Janos Kadar Laszlo Rajk and the veiled fate of Rajk's widow whose denunciation sparked the revolt.

New York York Theater Budapest Robert Ardrey Thunder Rock Iron Curtain Janos Kadar Hungary Laszlo Rajk Red Rajk Moscow Kadar Central Committee

Fruit cake baking method and yield from wax paper cans

Instructions describe lining cans with brown or wax paper, using steam during baking, and baking at 300 degrees F for two to three hours. A water pan provides steam. Resulting cake weighs about 5.25 pounds.

AF Needs Dietitians for Modern Air Force Hospitals

The United States Air Force announced a need for dietitians to join its professional hospital staffs. Accepted applicants will serve as an Air Force officer with commission benefits, with appointments up to major, depending on experience. Contact the Air Force Recruiter at 6 Warren St Glens Falls NY or write to Major H L Berline Detachment 110 3501st USAF Recruiting.

United States Air Force Air Force Air’ Force Warren St Glens Falls N.Y H. L. Berline USAF

Non-Communist Oath Required for Housing in Tampa

The Tampa housing authority requires heads of family to sign an oath that they are not members of the Communist party. Those who refuse are evicted or denied future housing applications. Authority director Thomas Dyer urges compliance to remain eligible for housing.

Tampa, Fla Tampa Housing Authority Can Authority Thomas Dyer Communist Party Dyer

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