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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

7

Waterspouts Seen as Playful and Destructive Phenomena

A National Geographic Society note explains waterspouts can wreck ships or form playful plumes that lift small animals and emit strange sounds. Meteorologists classify them into tornado type and milder fair-weather varieties, with sightings from Virginia to Chesapeake Bay illustrating their varied behavior.

Washington United States National Geographic Society Twister Finland Tidewater Virginia Norfolk Chespeake Bay D. Flora United Weather Bureau

Bennington Fire District No 1 Notice of January 8 1962 Meeting

Inhabitants qualified to vote are warned to meet at the fire house on Willow Road on January 8 1962 at 8 00 PM to elect district officers including a prudential committee member three years a moderator treasurer clerk collector of taxes and three auditors. The meeting covers appointing a chief and assistants, setting next annual meeting date, officer compensation, tax needs and rates, tax collection method and timing, borrowing in anticipation of taxes, and any other proper business. Prudential Committee members Frederick Hurley Leo Bentley George Horst. Dec 21 22 and 26

Bennington Fire District Bennington Fire District No Willow Road Prudential Committee Frederick Hurley Leo Bentley George Horst

Newsboy Gary Shares Two Cent Charity Gesture

In Kingsport Tennessee a 9 year old newsboy repeatedly donates two cents from each paper sale at the Salvation Army kettle. A club member later helped him buy a paper and tip him nickels, prompting larger donations. Gary, introduced only by first name, left with a bicycle jacket and a savings book over $60. He helps classmates and plans for education while Salvation Army records list five children in his family.

Kingsport Tenn Salvation Army Exchange Club Newsboy Gary

Truck Driver Found Dead After Motel Sign Crash

Frederick Ortiz, 48, of Montpelier, was found dead in a truck after it plowed through a motel sign on Route 5 in White River Junction Vermont. A medical referee said it is not yet known if Ortiz died from the crash or a heart attack.

White River Junction Frederick Ortiz Montpelier Ortiz

Satellite experiments may bring worldwide media and calls

The National Geographic Society notes satellites could mirror radio waves enabling global TV and phone links. The Air Force tests 350 million copper needles orbiting 2100 miles, potentially reflecting signals around the globe, with astronomy impacts deemed minimal.

United States Air Force Earth Midas Space Science Board The National Academy of Sciences

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Solutions

Puzzle clues list with across and down entries covering elevator carriage to pronoun. Includes many common crossword terms and environmental hints like up and down directions for the grid.

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