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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1969
Page
6
Economists warn the postwar baby boom will surge housing demand and alter design, size and availability. By 1975 about 2.3 million couples will wed and seek homes yearly, shifting markets toward the 25 34 age bracket with higher incomes and more professional roles, while under 25 buyers remain a smaller share.
Globe-Union Inc operates a large Milwaukee based trucking fleet with 93 semi tractors 178 trailers and 5 vans serving 49 states from plants in Milwaukee Atlanta Bennington Dallas Geneva Louisville Los Angeles Middletown Del Oregon City and Tampa Each plant has a traffic supervisor and the fleet moves about 5 million miles annually delivering new batteries and reclaiming lead The fleet emphasizes minimal empty trips and plans to replace 16 tractors 28 trailers next year while shifting to all diesel engines The operation began in 1956 in Atlanta and grew along the east coast midwest and west coast with the Middletown Del plant the largest unit and Milwaukee the smallest.
Sgt. Phillip C. Hollister, U.S. Air Force, promoted to staff sergeant on Dec. 9 at Griffiss AFB Rome NY, re-enlisted for six years, and to start a University of Missouri BS in electrical engineering. He plans to attend OT School for a commission as second lieutenant after degree.
In a shift effective January 1, 1969, Medicare beneficiaries will pay the first $44 of a hospital bill, up from $40, with the deductible rising in $4 steps. Other costs rise to reflect the annual review, including $11 per day for the 61st through 90th hospital days and $5.50 per day for extended posthospital care beyond 20 days. A note covers those entering before year end at the old $40 deductible.
NEW YORK reports used computers flood the market as firms replace second generation machines with newer models. Harvey N Berlent and Leon Weissman form The Computer Exchange Inc to handle disposal and resale. Berlent notes about 70,000 computers are in use nationwide with more available as demand grows.
Henry F. Black of White River Junction is named Vermont state chairman of the 1969 March of Dimes by Basil O Connor. Black, a senior partner at Black and Plante, will oversee volunteers during January fund raising for birth defect research and education.
Brattleboro chiropractor Dr. Robert Woodcock, president of the Vermont Chiropractic Association, announced a committee will seek support from Sen. George Aiken, Sen. Winston Prouty, and Rep. Robert Stafford to amend Medicare to cover chiropractic care. He noted seniors currently pay out of pocket as the proposed HEW wording is reviewed with the National Chiropractic Association.
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