10 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1962
Page
1
Paris faced a general strike that halted city services and many businesses for an hour as protests and violence rocked the capital. Police clashed with demonstrators in a three hour battle leaving eight dead and hundreds injured while unions, students, and political groups mobilized against police actions and Algeria policy.
Snow began about 3 p m delivering just over three inches by midnight. State police logged two accidents in Bennington and Arlington with roads generally open but hazardous spots. Road crews salted and sanded while skiers moved through Putnam Square toward eastern areas. The storm boosts ski operators after a quiet Yuletide period with four to six inches forecast before tapering to flurries, then a warming trend.
Magic Mountain in Londonderry unveils a $300000 expansion to become a major Vermont ski area. The plan adds a double chairlift to the 3000 foot peak and five new trails with two beginner two intermediate and one expert. Construction next summer aims for the 1962-63 season.
In Tokyo Robert F. Kennedy untied his tie pin and handed it to Kohei Hanami, former skipper of the Amagiri, the WWII destroyer. Hanami and three crewmen greeted RFK at a reception arranged by Dr. Hosono. Kennedy and Ethel also gave gifts to local children as part of their six day Japan swing en route to Hong Kong and plans toward Indonesia amid regional tensions.
Italian authorities await final pathologist report to confirm if Charles Lucky Luciano died from poisoning after collapsing at Naples airport on January 26. Investigators probe alleged links to a $150 million international drug ring and questioned him hours before his death.
Washington reports the United States faces renewed Soviet atomic testing and a potential first with anti intercontinental missiles. William C Foster warns that Soviet advances could shift the balance of power unless the West tests. Moscow rebukes plans for a three power foreign ministers meeting as France shuns Geneva talks.
Secretary McNamara urges Congress to fund 450 million for 20 million public shelter spaces by mid 1963. Plan includes 50 million more spaces via existing buildings and offers up to 25 dollars per person subsidies to schools hospitals and welfare institutions. Private shelters receive no federal financing but can seek advice.
Washington AP officials argued Congress should approve a $100 million U N bond purchase to fund Congo and Middle East operations. If rejected, an emergency U N session may seek alternative funding. Klutznick warned a denial would harm U N morale more than the money.
The United States and Western allies blocked a Soviet bid to take over West Berlin air corridors. Col. Andrei Solovyev attempted entry into the U.S. sector and turned back at the wall. Allied pilots tested the Hamburg corridor while Moscow and Washington pressed for progress on Berlin.
Ben Wrobel of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce details aviation growth and history, noting Wright brothers origins, early pilots, and modern jet progress from DC-3 to 40,000 foot jets. He contrasts past dangers and skill with today’s secure, high speed air travel and cites milestones like the B-58 and X-15. Continued on Page 3.
A US KB50 tanker plane with seven crew aboard exploded in flight and crashed into the Atlantic near Bermuda while returning to Kindley Air Force Base from a refueling mission. No parachutes were seen and survivors were not immediately identified as searches continued.
Federal Judge Ernest Gibson names William Creaser of Springfield Vermont as receiver for Bernard Goldfine’s Vermont property. Creaser may hire counsel and an auditor and begin inspecting Northfield Mills Monday. A six week hearing will decide if the receivership continues while a $3.1 million tax suit proceeds.
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