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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
2
Capt George McKenzie 49 longtime officer has been sworn in as Burlington police chief after acting in the role for about a month following Donald Russell's retirement. The promotion, announced by Mayor Robert Bing last October, occurs amid recent department scandals and includes two other promotions.
Edson E. Gifford 66 of East Randolph suffers a fractured hip and Frank Moyett of Enosburg two broken ribs after a two car collision with Susan Lyford 18 of Marshfield on Vermont 14 in Royalton. Both men in satisfactory condition.
Governor Rockefeller asked the Republican legislature to approve a record budget of over 2.6 billion for 1962 63, saying tax sources will cover the need and ending a 10 percent personal tax rebate. Democrats call it fiscal chicanery as New Yorkers face $90 million more in taxes. A separate Public Service Commission hearing weighed Yankee Trails Inc to operate two bus routes from Hoosick Falls to Albany and a second via Albany Troy Latham Melrose Schaghticoke Willard Mountain Ski Area Easton. no opposition was voiced.
A special Massachusetts commission urges consolidating district courts across the state. In Berkshire County three courts would close while full time judges receive raises and part time judges are phased out. The report was presented at a Judiciary Committee hearing led by Erwin Griswold, with Berkshire Bar Association president Paul Tamburello dissenting on Lee and Great Barrington consolidation.
Martin C. Reilly of Lanesboro who burned his house to protest taxes drew letters from across the nation. A page one photo of the blaze drew reactions calling him a loyal American and others calling him a nut. Some readers praised his stand against taxes while others offered sarcasm or humor.
In Monson Massachusetts an 11 year old boy whose mother and eight other relatives perished in a Buckland house fire last Sunday may find a new home soon. Dr Roger Osterheld says two offers have been made to shelter mentally retarded Robert Deame Jr and a decision could come in a day or two. Robert is being kept at Monson State Hospital near his father who has been a patient there for two years.
Mohawk Airline president Robert E. Peach told about 100 area businessmen that increased Vermont air service depends on local officials defining needs and petitioning Congress for subsidies. He noted Mohawk has acquired passenger routes to Burlington Airport but sees little chance of extending service to the Barre Montpelier Airport.
The Associated Press notes round roasts beef ribs pork roasts lamb shoulders and legs and frozen turkeys are strong buys across markets this weekend. Fryers price climbs keep them economy class, while one national chain offers leg of lamb at 47 cents a pound. Freeze effects linger and canned prices may rise. shoppers should seek storage veg like Eastern potatoes sweet potatoes and old crop cabbage. Fruits remain solid with apples oranges Florida juice grapefruits and lemons. eastern shoppers may find limes and avocados.
The Army announced a phased reduction in overseas duty for thousands whose tours abroad were extended to meet Soviet threats to Berlin. Starting July 1 tours will shorten and revert to standard lengths by December 31, saving men extra overseas time from a few weeks up to six months.
In Municipal Court Judge Eugene V. Clark fined James R. Cornell 15 dollars for speeding. John J. Hohendel Jr. and Joseph D. Coury were fined 25 and 45 dollars respectively for speeding and careless driving. Ruth Gratton received 25 dollars after a nolo contendere plea for negligent driving in an accident.
President Kennedy launches a double headed probe into national stockpiling of strategic materials. He names a Senate subcommittee under Senator Symington to examine the program and forms a commission to study policies amid new defense strategy. Purchases are halted except for three items.
James B. Pearson, 41, former Kansas Republican state chairman, was appointed to the U.S. Senate to succeed the late Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel. Pearson, of Prairie Village, was named by Gov. John Anderson who had earlier been considered a possible choice.
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