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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

3

Santa busy at North Pole area as he fills Christmas orders

Special dispatch from Santa reports he is picking up mail in the Bradford area and trying to fulfill all orders. He notes he will greet readers at the Christmas tree by the bank next Thursday afternoon and mentions lists of gifts popular with boys and girls. The piece also covers holiday card trends, religious motifs, and a brief note on local interest in Navy ties and community figures.

Santa North Pole Mrs. Claus Norcross Hallmark Rustcraft Manger New England R. J. Pease Albany N.Y H. E. Friederich Hunt Street Bennington Navy Bruce Friederich Navy Air Force Far East Army U.S. Naval Academy At Annapolis U.S.S. Bennington

Kennedy to rule on residual fuel oil import limits

President Kennedy faces a three week window to decide whether to uphold or lift Eisenhower era limits on residual fuel oil imports. The dispute pits coal regions seeking job and resource protection against New England industrial users arguing quotas raise costs and do not aid conservation. The Office of Emergency Planning has studied briefs and prepared a White House report expected by January 1, with indications it may back lifting the quotas. Kennedy opposed the quotas as a senator and helped push their removal in New England.

Washington Kennedy Dwight D. Eisenhower Office of Emergency Planning Congress OEP Venezuela New England State Department Defense Department General Services Administration Conference of New England Eisenhower

Battle-Tested Veterans Form Resistance to U.N.

A hardy band of white mercenaries from France Belgium Britain and other nations backs Katanga’s resistance in the Congo. They drink fight and profit as they maneuver in a primitive armed force amid uncertain pay and internal distrust, dubbing themselves The Terrible Ones while denying natives real regard.

Congo Katanga U.N Belgium France Algeria South Africa Rhodesias Britain Tually Elisabethville

National Newman Federation to Aid Catholic Campus Clubs

The National Catholic Welfare Conference announced the formation of a permanent National Newman Federation to support 500000 Roman Catholic students at non Catholic universities. The group aims to provide religious education and lay leadership development.

Washington Newman Clubs National Catholic Welfare Conference Newman Club National Newman Federation

Festive Cone Gelatin Tree Centerpiece Recipe

Add chopped cranberries apples celery and pecans to partially set lime gelatin. Pour into cone shaped paper cups placed in water glasses to prevent tipping. Chill until set. Loosen edges with a knife and place broad end down on a bed to form a star. Sprinkle tree with red sugar sparkles.

Eastern Air Lines to Start Air-Bus Service Between Cities

The Civil Aeronautics Board dismisses Northeast Airlines complaint and grants Eastern Air Lines permission to launch an air-bus service today linking Boston to Miami and St. Petersburg-Clearwater to Tampa. Eastern argues fares will be cheaper than day coach service and justify any price difference.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Northeast Airlines Eastern Air Lines Boston Miami St. Petersburg Clearwater Tampa Fla Northeast Airbus Eastern

Postal Manual Aids Vermont State Offices

Commissioner Frank P. Free announced a new postal manual to assist state departments in mail handling. Andrew M. Pitonyak led meetings with 27 departments to explain the manual. Free cited $120000 annual postal costs for outgoing mail and noted state workers process more afternoon mail than St. Johnsbury post office handles in 24 hours. He urged strict use of the new rules to speed service and minimize costs.

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