Record Snowstorm Spurs Skiers Invasion To Bennington
A weekend snowstorm dumped over six inches across southern Vermont. Out-of-state skiers poured into Bennington as highway crews cleared snow and sanded roads. Police reported two minor accidents and one more with moderate damage. Weather projections foresee a colder holiday with light snow flurries and a return to above normal highs early next week.
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New England Misses Brunt Of Snow Storm
A regional snow storm failed to deliver expected heavy snowfall in six New England states. Moderate to heavy rains reduced ground cover, with Montpelier reporting six inches and mountain areas in Vermont New Hampshire and far northern Maine seeing notable accumulations. Flurries were possible today in the mountains as the weather bureau noted improving skies elsewhere.
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Snow Storm Paralyzes England Delays Air and Rail
Snow sleet and freezing rain crippled transport across the British Isles. The Royal Automobile Club called the highways a vast skating rink with 120000 miles iced over. Scotland and eastern England saw heavy snow with eight foot drifts near Glasgow and Aberdeen. London jet flights were delayed. rail schedules disrupted. fog slowed ships off Europe.
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Largest ski weekend fuels Bennington info surge
Greater Bennington Association quotes excellent Vermont ski conditions and a rush of calls from skiers nationwide. The GBA office stays open late for updates while volunteers assist, with more rooms scarce in Bennington and locals urging reservations.
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Freight Cars Are Derailed Near Hoosick Falls
Seven cars of a 95 car Boston and Maine freight train derailed yesterday afternoon just east of the River Street bridge in Hoosick Falls. No serious injuries were reported though a caboose crew member was shaken. Traffic on eastbound tracks was blocked. westbound lines remained available for service as work crews prepared to remove the wreckage.
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Coast Guardman Revives Dog After Near Drowning
Ken Ashby, a Coast Guard chief boatswain’s mate, revived his Labrador retriever after it fell into the water. He applied artificial respiration by placing the dog on an oil barrel and rolling it back and forth, bringing the dog back to life within an hour.
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Laos coalition talks collapse as princes clash
In Vientiane Laos three princes failed to form a unity government with Prince Souphanouvong returning to the Plaine des Jarres after Boun Oum refused talks. Souvanna Phouma held no firm decision while Geneva was floated as a neutral meeting site amid Western backing for Boun Oum.
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18-Year-Old Area Youth Found Dead at Roadside
Freeman Perry 18, son of William Perry of White Creek, a first year student at St Joseph Business College Cambridge, died early today after being found alongside a road near his home. Autopsy planned. cause of death undetermined. He had worked at Shaffe’s Men’s Shop and attended Cambridge Central High School. Funeral arrangements pending at Spurr Funeral Home.
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Blue Laws Create New Year Eve Frictions Across States
AP reports Blue laws restrict liquor sales in several states affecting New Year’s Eve. Some venues serve dinner before 12:01 a.m. if allowed, others close to drink. States with restrictions include Washington Maine Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Nebraska Minnesota Michigan Missouri. Many churches host watch night services as celebrations vary by budget and belief. New Year’s Eve party prices reach about 35 dollars per person in major cities, with drinks extra and chaperones costing up to 100 dollars or more.
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Mrs. Woodrow Wilson dies at 89 in Washington town house
Edith Bolling Wilson widow of Woodrow Wilson dies at 10 45 p m at her brick home in Washington She helped shape Wilson era policy and nursed the President after his 1919 stroke A niece and a Chicago relative are among her survivors. Francis B Sayre Jr unveiled a bridge plaque at the ceremony she was to attend.
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Burlington Free Press offers to pay burial costs for drunken drivers
The Burlington Free Press invites readers to join a New Year’s Eve Registry and promises to cover burial expenses for any registered Vermont driver killed in a DUI incident between 10 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday. The offer aims to deter drinking and driving on New Year’s Eve.
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Liz Taylor Tops Box Office in 1961 Poll
Elizabeth Taylor was named the No 1 box office attraction in Motion Picture Heralds 30th annual exhibitor poll for 1961. Rock Hudson Doris Day John Wayne Cary Grant Sandra Dee Jerry Lewis William Holden Tony Curtis Elvis Presley also rank in the top ten as Butterfield 8 earned her an Oscar and the box office honor.
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Kennedy to unveil modernized farm program for 1960s
President Kennedy plans a new farm program aimed at increasing incomes and using abundance. He discussed details in Palm Beach with Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman and advisers and will include the plan in a special agriculture message to Congress and in the State of the Union. Freeman said the program has general approval and will balance use of abundance to aid farmers. The White House schedule includes joint sessions after Congress reconvenes on Jan 10.
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British Fears Of Kuwait Crisis Subside
Cairo AP reports the Arab League warned it would pull security forces from Kuwait if British troops return. Britain's fears of a Iraqi move against Kuwait eased after a show of Middle East strength. Arab League deputy secretary general Sayed Nafal said forces would not act jointly with Britain in Kuwait under any circumstances.
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