28 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1962
Page
1
A presidential commission urged unions to give railroads leeway to streamline operations and cut thousands of jobs while offering displaced workers partial pay for up to three years and retraining. The report warns of potential strikes and prompts immediate union meetings to vote.
Public Service Commissioner John D. Paterson says two weeks will yield supplemental reports on the Rutland Railway. Coverdale and Colpitts of New York conduct the examination to back the state's opposition to abandonment before Interstate Commerce Commission hearings opening in Rutland March 22. Studies assess facilities needed to service Vermont points and the economic impact of losing Rutland service on key businesses.
Edwin Benjamin Jr of the Greater Vermont Association urged increased funds to promote Vermont, noting only 30,000 dollars is spent on outside advertising from a 600,000 dollar development budget. He called for a larger GVA budget, billboard campaigns outside Vermont, and focus on attracting industry and young people to the state.
Washington Republicans push back against President Kennedy’s plan for a Medicare like medical care program for the elderly linked to Social Security. Senate foe Everett Dirksen cites Kerr Mills Illinois data to argue for delaying action while Javits urges a compromise preserving private plans. House Ways and Means faces Republican resistance as talks stall.
No petitions for candidacy were received by midnight as Bennington Village faces uncontested elections. James B. Gibney will replace retiring President Donald C. Hicks. Hicks will not seek office. Incumbents Hogan Jr and Hurley among others ready for re election. village caucus calls for open meeting before March 20 election. Board of Civil Authority to correct the voter checklist at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
Dr. Frederick Swisler testified that Howard Mahoney had two chest wounds and a rifle lay nearby as Mrs. Charlotte Mahoney described finding him on the living room floor after a visit to Highgate. The defense argues the shooting was accidental or self defense in St. Albans.
The state Industrial Relations Department reported that Ben Mont management is willing to negotiate with the striking union. Commissioner Raymond Daniels said a meeting is tentatively set for Monday at 2 p.m. with union representative Peter Tufo present. The strike began over wage increases and contract changes, with Gov. Keyser mediating. Both sides express willingness to meet repeatedly and no violence is anticipated. Union seeks 20 cent hourly raise, fair vacation policy, and a union shop.
A Bennington League of Women Voters pre town meeting at the County Courthouse discussed 1962 town warning articles. Selectmen explained a $15000 interceptor sewer line for Clark's Woods and debated engineer responsibility and data gaps. The board urged completing the project to curb river pollution and secure potential state and federal aid. The flood control fund article of $5000 prompted debate on preserving emergency use only.
U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers may reveal details within days as a special inquiry board finishes questioning him. Officials say Powers, 32, acted as well as possible under the circumstances after his downing in the Soviet Union. He could appear before Congress and the press after a congressional appearance, with completion expected by midweek.
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