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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1962
Page
1
Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg warned that tight employment may ease in coming months but high unemployment keeps many (notably women and older workers) from seeking work. December jobs fell 882,000 while unemployment rose 100,000 to 4.091 million. civilian labor force declined 780,000 to 70.5 million.
Burlington City Light head William Stebbins says a new Niagara allotment will cut power costs by 500000 over 18 years. The savings allow delaying municipal generating station expansion by two years, with reduced power purchases starting next year and accelerating through the contract term.
In Montpelier Vermont the Motor Vehicle Department reported December purchases and use tax receipts on automobiles totaled 96166, boosting this year’s fiscal receipts to 642814. December collections rose by about 36000 from the same period a year earlier.
An undisclosed out of court settlement was reached in a U S District Court suit over a September 1960 fatal car track collision in Royalton. Plaintiff Paul T. McNamara administrator of Frank C. Stiles estate of Royalton sued Walter J. Therrien of Bethel. trial began Monday.
Robert M. Wilson urged eight southern Bennington County districts to form a union secondary school from grades 7 to 12. He argued the eight districts cannot solve education problems separately and cited rising costs and overcrowding. The plan mirrors regional models in nearby states and Vermont towns.
Norwegian freighter Leif Viking lies aground on rocks off Watch Hill Lighthouse as salvage attempts continue. High seas and currents blocked boarding by eight aboard led by Capt. Frank A. Shepherd. Cargo valued over 100000 includes 700 tons newsprint from Maine to South America.
Soviet authorities release 18 Belgian Airways passengers and 4 crew from a Sabena jet after forcing it down in the USSR. Belgian diplomats and reps from Belgium, Iran, Britain, the United States, and West Germany meet the group in Moscow. The passengers are to Brussels by Soviet aircraft, while the Caravelle awaits clearance in Grozny.
Water Board counsel Reuben Levin urged the board to evaluate each new service connection on its merits rather than rely on a blanket rule. The debate centered on extending connections outside the village to the Molly Stark School line and BCIC plant, with authorities citing potential pressure issues and a flood of future requests.
The 87th Congress opens with President Kennedy seeking quick approval of a broad domestic program including a medical care plan for the elderly funded by Social Security taxes. Congress settles leadership roles as party lines brace for a contentious year with debates over tariffs and budget limits.
Mrs Styles Bridges announced her candidacy for the United States Senate seat of her late husband. She cited 25 years of government experience and time spent with the senior senator as preparation for carrying out his ideas and their shared convictions.
Vermont reports its first 1962 highway fatality a 14 year old Malletts Bay girl named Caroline Gover struck by a pickup while walking home from church. She died after reaching DeGoesbriand Hospital Burlington. Driver identified as 43 year old George Delaney of St Johnsbury.
Town officials debate whether the weekly sewer use bills can be treated as a tax deduction for federal and state income taxes. The question will be referred to Town Agent Norton Barber for a final ruling. The charges cover operation and repairs of the treatment plant and interceptor system and do not include capital cost write offs.
In Bonn Prime Minister Adenauer backs Western probes in Moscow to assess Berlin talks prospects and agrees to ease British troop costs by purchasing British arms. Communique notes support for pursuing a basis for negotiation with the Soviet Union and maintaining the Western position in Berlin.
Prince Boun Oum, Laos premier, ready to attend Geneva conference on Laos with Souvanna Phouma and Souphanouvong. He will join but will not yield on defense and interior posts, which his government fears would shift to Souphanouvong and the Pathet Lao. The three princes had earlier met without resolution.
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