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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
2
University of Vermont student health services report annual patient load with 123 000 out patient calls and 5 000 in patient visits. Emphasizes dormitory exams uncovering diseases missed in private histories.
Troy reports Arrow Company of Cluett Peabody & Co. Inc led by Robert T. Garrison won a third gold medal at the Brand Name Manufacturer of the Year awards in New York, a first for any entrant. Meanwhile power crews worked fifth day around the clock to restore electricity after Friday sleet, with 1330 homes still dark as officials considered lifting the emergency.
WILLIAMSTOWN voters rejected a proposal to create eight new zoning districts, leaving the town with only residential or business designations. A separate article approved spending 5000 from the water reserve fund to buy parts and repairs for the town well pump and related equipment. In ADAMS, the school budget subcommittee discussed mobile classrooms to ease a critical shortage, with superintendent Rolland G. Duval proposing a unit housing up to 35 students while a plan to build new schools awaits the March town meeting. In NORTH ADAMS, Roger Jewett urged Northern Berkshire Development Corp to withdraw support from Acro-Mation Inc citing speculative risks and federal limits that could lock up 275000 for 15 years if funded.
Four crew members died when a B47 jet bomber from Pease Air Force Base crashed on snow covered land after lifting to about 200 feet. Maj. Daniel J. Campion Jr. and Maj. John R. North among the dead, with Capt. Truman A. Burch and Capt. Bennie W. Forrester. The aircraft, valued at 1.8 million, disappeared 1,000 feet from a farm as rescue crews battled snow and fire.
Maine expects about 10 percent lower tree exports this season due to competition from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio plantations. Forest Service forester Lupsha notes balsams are scarcer while demand stays strong. Maine shipments last year totaled 360000 trees with Boston and New York markets among top buyers. Prices run 3.50 to 4.50 per bundle of four six foot trees.
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