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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1962
Page
2
Montpelier police chief George Connor resigns as civil defense director citing discouragement. City Manager Ralph Irving says state concerns over civil defense planning have blocked access to surplus equipment at cut rates.
Miss Olivia Flores Ruiz arrives in Rutland under the International Teacher Development program. She will observe kindergarten methods in Rutland elementary schools and visit community sites while staying with Mr. and Mrs. Francis McVeigh before leaving for Montpelier on February 8.
Albany Common Council proposes a daily city record to publish legal notices and official reports, superseding a state law that designates newspapers as official papers. The resolution to end the Albany Times Union and Knickerbocker News relationship was received but paused. Mayor Corning advocates broader use of radio and television to inform residents about government actions.
In North Adams Mayor Florini re appointed six officials and added five new appointees. Ralph G. Guettler is replaced by Julius M. Calvi as part time assessor, with Belisle, Talarico, and Mrs. Bullett taking three year terms on boards and commissions. In Pittsfield, Hancock Raceways changes dates for Berkshire Downs racing from May to July 2 through 28 amid Tanglewood crowds.
BOSTON November contracts for future construction in Vermont totaled 3.6 million dollars, up 70 percent from November 1960, per F W Dodge Corp. Non residential led at 1.541 million, up 262 percent. residential 1.614 million, up 32 percent. heavy engineering 526 thousand, up 2 percent.
The Defense Department announces a two month reduction in draft calls as the Army reaches its buildup goal. February will call 8 000 soldiers and March 6 000, lowest since July, with January at 15 000 during the build up amid Cold War pressures.
More than three million veterans with National Service Life Insurance can add a low cost total disability income rider to their GI policies. Since 1958 about 800000 of 4.5 million eligible policyholders have applied for the rider. The benefit pays $10 monthly per $1000 of face value for total disability before age 60, with payments continuing as long as disability lasts and ending after age 60. Premiums vary by age policy type and face amount. Ages 40 and under may obtain the rider without a medical exam. older applicants need VA or local doctor exams using VA forms.
At Langley Air Force Base a large inflatable inner tube was designed to encircle the Mercury capsule to keep it afloat in the Atlantic after orbital flights. The device, tested with Cmdr. Alan B. Shepard Jr. aboard, can be airlifted by helicopter or plane to the capsule to prevent future sinkings.
In New York Allan Angney Jr of Arlington Vermont financially adopts 11 year old Nguyen Ba Dzuong in Vietnam through Foster Parents Plan Inc The plan provides 15 dollars monthly for at least a year with 8 dollars as cash grant and rest for food clothing medical and education The organization reports aiding over 76 000 children since 1937 and discloses extensive international support and contact details
Firefighters fought a smoke-filled blaze at the Cold Regions Research Laboratory in Hanover New Hampshire for over two hours. A workman admitted starting a tar pot igniting a wall. no ice was lost and the $3 million facility sustained limited fire damage though tar and other materials burned. An Air Force plane provided additional breathing equipment as crews battled 12 degree weather and thick smoke.
Washington AP President George Meany of the AFL-CIO calls for a vast federal education aid program to ensure equal access for rich and poor. He cites crowded schools and undertrained teachers as barriers and urges eliminating financial barriers to higher education with ability as the only criterion. The labor movement pledges a strong assault on inequality of educational opportunity.
Mohawk Airlines reports a 38 percent rise in operating revenue to 18.4 million in 1961 driven by new Vermont and New York routes. The firm carried about 200000 more passengers and posted a net profit of 291894, with 1962 revenue forecast above 23 million by President Peach.
Hughes Tool Co Atlas Corp and Northeast Airlines filed agreements with the Civil Aeronautics Board to permit Hughes to buy control of Northeast from Atlas for 5 million dollars. The plan hinges on CAB approval with waivers on interest and new credit. Northeast must obtain creditor moratoriums before the deal proceeds.
Home manufacturers plan for a 1962 surge in factory built apartments. The demand is expected to be strongest in the East with projects up to 1600 units under way. Garden apartments dominate the output, with ready-made models available for pre leasing within 60 days.
Hollywood AP writer notes Ken Murray will showcase his home movies on NBC Show of the Week Sunday night. He began filming in 1927 to share with his New York parents and later compiled clips for a TV spectacular titled Hollywood My Home Town. The collection features stars like John Barrymore, W C Fields, Dick Powell, Maurice Chevalier, Douglas Fairbanks Sr, Tyrone Power, Marie Dressler, and Pat Boone with his kids at Disneyland.
At Patna the Indian Congress adopts a resolution urging Nehru to pursue all peaceful avenues to settle border disputes with China and Pakistan. Nehru, after a forceful speech, backs negotiations while noting potential force to reclaim Himalayan border lands and Kashmir.
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