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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
2
The 40 member Castleton State College Choral Union joins with a Vermont State Symphony chamber orchestra for a free Christmas concert December 15 at 8 p.m. in the college auditorium. Directed by Robert Aborn the chorus will sing a capella works by Brahms Victoria and others and end with Vivaldi Gloria performed with the chamber group.
Defense Department crackdowns cut 75 000 jobs nationwide and close seven New York installations, costing 11 000 local jobs. New York lawmakers call the move a devastating blow as witnesses miss state hearing prompts jail stay and investigations reveal procurement irregularities. A barn fire near Troy threatens $60 000 in losses, while Cohoes imposes a two hour parking limit after meters removal.
In North Adams Richard W. Babcock, 29, of Hancock, was arrested for disturbing the peace after tossing water at Cuban refugees in a Main Street booth. Jose Aramis, a Cuban resident, was treated for a broken hand. In Williamstown the school committee approved $2,600 in raises for non teaching staff. Adams reports include Dabrowski accusing the press of blacklisting him and a tuition hike for out of town students at Adams Memorial High School amid calls for prayers in schools.
Pittsfield School Committee will meet tonight to appoint new teachers and accept three resignations, outlining staffing adjustments and district needs.
Two incumbents were defeated as John Sanford beat Mario Tassinari for financial secretary and John McLeod defeated Michael Metzler for corresponding secretary at a General Electric Local 140 election.
President Johnson will serve as honorary chairman of the National Red Cross continuing a 1913 tradition started by Woodrow Wilson. The White House announced Johnson accepted the post on Wednesday.
Jacqueline Kennedy purchases a 169 year old Georgetown residence at 3017 N Street for about 190000 to 225000 dollars. The three story brick home features 14 rooms and is near the Harri man residence where she is living temporarily. She plans to move in with her children by mid January and may visit Palm Beach for Christmas. A two year Secret Service protection bill and related benefits accompany the purchase.
The Navy is studying Narragansett Bay Rhode Island for potential submarine use with Rhode Island lawmakers pressing for expanded Bay operations near Newport and Quonset Point. Officials would not confirm vessel type though interest spans Polaris and attack submarines amid regional naval facilities.
Massachusetts lawmakers forge a bipartisan push to keep Boston Naval Shipyard open. Senator Kennedy announces the yard will remain on the defense plan, citing 8 500 workers and local employment distress amid mounting White House talks.
The Weather Bureau warned of heavy snow and hazardous driving in northern New England, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with over six inches likely before ending tonight. Snow may mix with sleet or freezing rain over Cape Cod and nearby areas this evening. A separate note reports a 16 year old arrested in Old Saybrook for exceeding seat capacity with three in a two seat sports car.
The Treasury warns the coin shortage is worsening amid Christmas shopping. It notes shortages across denominations except silver dollars and calls for keeping coins in circulation while blaming strong retail demand and higher use of vending machines and meters. December demand typically peaks around mid month.
Robert Moulthrop, 29, of Lee Massachusetts was held without bail after pleading innocent to murder in the death of his 23 month old niece Mary Lee Daniels. Police say the child was assaulted and beaten during a wood cutting trip near Golden Hill Road and found dead in the truck cab. The couple told police the child fell ill on the trip. she later died. Proceedings continued to December 17.
In Boston the world premiere of The Cardinal directed by Otto Preminger drew a 1500 person audience at Saxon Theater. Cardinal Richard Cushing lauded the film as excellent and endorsed it while noting its imaginary scenes. Proceeds of 75000 from opening went to Madonna School for Girls in Marlboro.
The Bennington Banner lists its contact numbers for business news and advertising and provides home delivery options. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays and prints subscription rates for local Vermont and U.S. customers with special servicemen rates.
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