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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1963

Page

2

Vermont Briefs on Fair Pavilion and Snow Time Exhibit

Press briefing announced for Montpelier on January 17 at 2 p.m. regarding the World's Fair New England Pavilion operation with slide shows and Vermont participation details. Also notes January 1964 address reporting requirement for non citizens under the 1952 Act and a winter exhibit at the Vermont Historical Society featuring historic equipment and skiing artifacts. Civil defense pumps water to three reservoirs after state of emergency in Graniteville.

Montpelier New England House of Representatives Vermont St, Albans Bernard E. Steen Immigration and Naturalization Service Immigration and Nationality Act United States United Nations United States Post Office Immigration Service Office Museum of the Vermont Historical Society James P. Taylor Saxtons River James Crossett Pavilion Hotel Mt. Mansfield Graniteville Civil Defense Hoff Murphy’s Hole Standard Hole William H. Baumann Public Safety

Burling ton URA Tentatively OKs 8.8 Million Elmont Bid

The Urban Renewal Agency of Burlington tentatively accepts Leon D. DeMatteis Construction Co. bid of 8.8 million for Champlain Street renewal. The plan includes an 80 unit apartment house 250 square foot recreation building and 10 000 square feet of office space in a 27 acre area. Approval is conditional on detailed construction capability and plans.

Burlington Urban Renewal Agency Elmont N.Y Champlain Street Leon D. DeMatteis Construction Co Taylor, Woodrow, Blutman Co New York Frank A. Balch URA DeMatteis

Snowbank death of Schenectady boy 9 found after missing

Richard Shaylor, nine, son of widowed Elizabeth Shaylor, died likely from suffocation in a snowbank 25 feet from his foster home. The body was found Monday after being missing since Sunday. authorities say the death appears accidental though foul play not entirely ruled out.

Schenectady Richard Shaylor Elizabeth Shaylor

Man fined after Bassett hound theft in Williamstown

Deodata Lema, 41, of Fall River, was fined 100 for stealing a Bassett hound from Helen C. Cook on Oblong Road Dec. 2. The dog was traced to Fall River by Conservation Officer Williams J. Kulish and returned to the owner. Lema said he intended to return the dog all along.

Williamstown Fall River Deodata Lema Helen C. Cook Oblong Road Williams J. Kulish Lema

Tv year in review highlights JFK assassination coverage

AP notes the 1963 television year centered on four days after Kennedy's assassination. CBS Reports and The Great American Funeral are praised, with NBC dramas and portraits of Shelley Berman and Miss America Behind the Scenes also memorable. The piece singles out NBCs Ride With Terror Wall to Wall War and The Case Against Paul Ryker for strong theater. Andy Williams Show is recommended for tonight.

New York John F. Kennedy CBS ABC Vatican U.S. Justice Department Alabama George C. Wallace NBC Shelley Berman Paul Ryker Lee Marvin Bradford Dillman Danny Kaye Merv Griffin Andy Williams Andy

Jimmy Fund Drive Nets $573,235

The 1963 Jimmy Fund drive raised $573,235 for the Children's Cancer Research Foundation. American League president Joe Cronin and honorary chairman Ted Williams announced the total at a Boston event.

Boston Jimmy Children’s Cancer Research Foundation Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Ted Williams

James Garner Made It With His 1963 Films

Hollywood AP reports James Garner's 1963 film year as arrival with The Great Escape Move Over Darling and The Thrill of It All likely strong hits. He states he prefers straight salaries over profits, investing earnings in real estate and depreciation. He notes his versatility and TV training aid his film success.

Hollywood James Garner Garner Doris Day

Neighbors Aid Boy’s Recovery From Brain Disease

AP Special Report details how 3 year old Johnny Ward recovers from encephalitis with help from Delmar neighbors. Under Philadelphia Rehabilitation Clinic cross patterning, Johnny progressed from 14 to 20 months in two months as volunteers assist his daily exercises.

Albany, N.Y Johnny Ward Johnny Harry Ward Delmar Philadelphia (Pa

Three Children Die In New Hampshire Apartment Fire

In Nashua an attic room fire killed three children aged 4 3 and 5 while eight others were hospitalized. The Ricard family including Theresa Denise Euclide and their injured 16 month old daughter Margaret survived. William Straw and Cynthia Straw suffered severe burns as firefighters fought ice coated gear after a heater explosion.

Nashua N.H Eugene Ricard Theresa Denise Euclide Ricard Lucienne Margaret William Straw Cynthia Richard Shea

Massachusetts Public Works Board gains new five member panel

Gov Endicott Peabody swears in five DPW commissioners after executive council approval James D Fitzgerald of Milton named chairman by a 7 2 vote Councilor Margaret Heckler opposed citing public confidence concerns Ray Sullivan also votar against Anthony C Rosselli of Somerville and Raymond Warner were among the associates approved without opposition New board reorganizes pay: chairman 20000 and associates 18000 Rosselli and Warner lose their jobs as the DPW leadership changes Jack Ricciardi the former head is not appointed to the new board

Boston Board of Commissioners State Department of Public Works Executive Council Endicott Peabody James D. Fitzgerald Milton Margaret Heckler Wellesley Fitzgerald Raymond Sullivan Springfield Rosselli and Warner DPW Jack P. Ricciardi

Last Day of the Year Coldest in New England History

The last day of the year brought extreme cold to New England with subzero readings across northern and central areas. Boston logged its coldest December in 46 years while Lebanon New Hampshire hit 21 below, and other towns reported 12 to 19 below. A warming trend and more snow were forecast for New Year's Eve travel hazards.

Boston New England U.S Lebanon N.H Portland Maine Concord Old Town Burlington Montpelier Bedford Mass

Boston Faces Record Traffic Jam Paralyzing City

Boston suffered what officials dubbed the worst traffic jam in history as post Christmas shoppers, snow, detours, and cold weather clogged two main routes. An estimated 100000 vehicles tied up the city while police and detectives supplemented 140 traffic officers to manage the gridlock.

Boston Commonwealth Avenue

Permit Sought for ETV Building by UVM

University of Vermont will apply for construction permits to establish a state educational television network. President John T. Fey announced at a government officials and educators meeting that financing will not be proposed at the upcoming winter session, but applications will be prepared so the legislature can move quickly if approved. Regular session in 1965 will consider a $1.6 million bond issue previously rejected. Officials say permits in hand could save a year in timeline.

Burlington Vermont Educational Television Commission Hoff University of Vermont John T. Fey ETV Fey

Harriman Urges US to Stay Out of Russia China Rift

On a national educational TV program W Averell Harriman argues the United States cannot influence the Soviet Red China dispute and should refrain from attempts to affect it. He notes Premier Khrushchev would like to meet President Johnson to improve relations while pursuing subversive activities.

Cambridge, Mass United States Soviet Russia Red China W. Averell Harriman

Bennington Banner Contact and Rate Card

The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising contacts and provides subscription rates. It notes postal service delivery options and nationwide rates, with 7 cent daily carrier charges and Vermont and U.S. mail pricing for 8 months, 6 months, and 1 year.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press AP News Vermont U.S

West European Prosperity Rising Through Appliance Sales

A Fortune study notes Western Europe shows 65 percent more homes with washing machines since 1957 and refrigerators rising from under 20 percent to over 30 percent. It cites 28 million refrigerators sold between 1957 and 1963 and forecasts 5 million refrigerators and 4 million washers sold in 1964, surpassing U.S. figures.

New York U.S Fortune Business Management Magazine

Five Day Boston Forecast Calls for Cold Start to Week

The U S Weather Bureau reports a five day outlook for Boston from Tuesday to Saturday with temperatures averaging 2 to 8 degrees below normal. Expect continued cold through the week and around 0.6 inch of melted precipitation, mainly snow, by midweek.

Boston U.S. Weather Bureau

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