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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
6
A railroad engineer Harry Deterling 28 led 24 friends and relatives in a high speed escape from East Germany to West Berlin aboard a fast German train. They disconnected the emergency brakes and forged past border guards with no shots fired.
Eighteen Benhi journalism students take monthly New York Times and New York Herald Tribune tests to stay current on world events. Scores range 92 to 52 with top performers named. Students praise the exercises for boosting awareness of global and national affairs.
Eva Paquin cherishes a goal post memento from the 62nd Army Navy game at Philadelphia Stadium. The Navy supporter attended the weekend with her escort Richard Steerle, a plebe at the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Theodore A. Straw of the Veterans Administration White River Junction warns guardians to plan early for war orphans high school programs. Eligible orphans may receive up to 36 months of schooling with VA support up to 110 dollars monthly. Disabled orphans may access special training from age 14 with vocational options for those who left school. VA counselors will aid planning after the junior year. Contact nearest VA office for details.
The Florida Association of Colleges and Universities voted to allow Negro institutions to apply for membership. Dr. C Doren Tharp of the University of Miami said all applications will be received and acted upon regardless of race.
Ann Marie Kuhn Frances Burgess Patricia Prandini and Kathleen Ruland with Sister Joseph Marie BCHS Saber adviser and Sister Ann Francis as chaperones will attend the Stonehill Scholastic Press Institute at Stonehill College North Easton Mass. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with workshops and a newspaper competition among New England entrants. The group returns to Bennington Sunday.
Stanley Miller 21 of 175 Imperial Ave pleaded not guilty to petty larceny after allegedly stealing two auto tires from Montgomery Ward on North Street and was released on 200 cash bail. Gordon W. Hall 17 of Williamstown Massachusetts pled guilty to petty larceny and received a suspended 3 to 6 month term with 100 fine and probation for damages to a car stolen and abandoned in Hinsdale New York. State's Attorney Burgess reduced charges from grand larceny to petty larceny. Two accomplices were already facing Massachusetts court action for stealing two other cars in Adams and Williamstown the same night.
The state enforces a new law requiring Amish horse drawn buggies in Lancaster Pennsylvania to display electric lights rather than traditional red glass reflectors. The mandate marks a shift from long standing custom under the updated regulation.
In Brigantine New Jersey John Torp 29 and partner Max Kitson move about 40 large black six legged fleas from their circus to warmer climates. Torp notes fleas have short lifespans and won’t breed in cold weather.
American intelligence experts say a Soviet European attack would begin with sudden nuclear strikes on Western defenses. Maj. Gen. Fitch outlined Soviet doctrine featuring rapid armored thrusts, waves of units, and constant contact with Allied forces to force allied leaders to withhold atomic fire.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fila AP reports a Polaris missile completed a several hundred mile flight Tuesday night in the second successful test of a new thrust control system. The Navy called the advanced device under evaluation for possible use in the third generation A3 Polaris, planned to be operational in 1964 with a range of 2875 miles.
The analysis notes that while missiles and craft exist, conventional artillery stays key. It highlights Soviet focus on armor use, force dispersion, and mobility to leverage nuclear firepower and reduce exposure to enemy atomic weapons.
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