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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
1
The bitter cold siege of winter chilled most of the eastern two thirds of the nation. The weather caused widespread suffering and more than 100 deaths, with 104 storm related fatalities across 24 states and 59 due to overexertion in snow.
Parliament votes 66 to 10 to recall Gizenga to Leopoldville within 48 hours to answer secession charges. Gizenga remains at Stanleyville headquarters, complicating arrest attempts amid Katanga détente talks and regional unrest. Meanwhile severe winter weather causes deaths, crop damage, closed schools, and disrupted services across the United States.
A coal mine in Carterville Illinois operated by Blue Blaze Coal Co. suffered an explosion that killed eleven miners who were trapped 168 feet below the surface. Rescue teams found the bodies after dark, the shaft filled with smoke and poisonous gas. The blast occurred about two hours after entry and likely killed the men instantly.
Paul J. Short resigns as executive director of the Greater Bennington Association effective Feb. 15 to lead the Board of Trade of DuBois Pennsylvania. He has led GBA since Sept 1960 after earlier runs in Abington Massachusetts. A selection committee will seek his replacement.
A two-alarm blaze torn through two adjacent three story brick apartments on Orange Street in Manchester NH as firefighters battled frigid conditions. Evacuations occurred with no injuries reported. Cause is under investigation and damage estimates were not available.
Salvagers plan to unload 728 tons of newsprint from the grounded 338 foot Norwegian freighter Leif Viking off Watch Hill Rhode Island. Officials surveyed the vessel after heavy surf subsided and prepared salvage operations with the Chapman lighter to remove cargo.
Bennington Graded School District schedules a Jan 24 meeting to approve a fire safety upgrade costing an estimated 15 000 to 17 000 dollars. The district will seek state aid reimbursement and finance the project on a deficit basis with 1961 62 budget funds. The biggest item is a 12 140 dollar automatic fire detector system from Gamewell Co installed by M E Rudd Co, with other bids reviewed.
Northern New England schools and communities faced frigid start as temperatures fell below zero in several towns. Readings included Lebanon New Hampshire minus seven and Burlington Vermont minus five with multiple other towns showing single digit values. The report notes ongoing bid concerns due to missing school department specifications and lack of clear agreement on project scope before an anticipated bid opening.
The Algerian rebel government-in-exile ends a four day meeting with a communique hinting at renewed attacks by European extremists and openness to a negotiated solution with France. It pledges self determination for Algeria while seeking guarantees for French and European interests there.
President Kennedy urging Congress to cut tariffs and boost trade while expanding domestic programs. He promotes a six part plan including tax relief, public works spending, school aid, and Social Security medical care with rehabilitation focus. He warns on recession and the need to strengthen the West and free economies.
Senator George D. Aiken argues that liberal leaning Republicans will hold substantial sway over GOP policy in the current Congress. He notes Hickenlooper won the caucus vote for Senate Policy Committee chair over Saltonstall, reflecting liberal versus conservative alignment.
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