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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
8
The article discusses viruses persisting after the 1957 Asian flu epidemic and observes that chickenpox mumps and measles now affect children in pre adolescent years rather than teens. It notes rubella risks for early pregnancy and questions medical wording about who delivers a baby.
The Plain Dirt Gardeners held their first 1962 meeting at the Old Bennington schoolhouse on January 9. Mrs. Harold Riemann spoke on soil and demonstrated bulb planting, drying blossoms, and winter forcing techniques. Mrs. Norton Barber was welcomed as the club’s first new member for 1962.
Montpelier Vermont AP highway commissioner William Poeter warned legislators the state garage will post a $100000 operations deficit this year and blamed the transfer of $160000 to the highway fund by the House Ways and Means Committee led by Rep Laine C Vance Danville. Poeter objected to the transfer and urged more administration authority to avoid over control by the General Assembly.
Sen. John Boylan of Essex argues the proposed 91 000 acre wilderness area harms Northeast Kingdom residents. He says converting it to a Cape Cod style national park would be acceptable, but Vermont rules differ for hunting. He warns Congress would delay land purchase and road work for years if approved.
Extension milk marketing specialists foresee little change in Boston Market milk prices next year with a possible nickel rise from last year’s $4.52 per hundredweight for 3.7 percent milk. The farmer’s share of the food dollar fell to 36 cents last year, the lowest on record, with wide variation by product and higher marketing costs. A set of dairyman resolutions urges timely bookkeeping, focused farming, safety, machinery maintenance, planned purchases, and time for family life, plus a bulletin on wills and property transfers for readers.
The American Legion Post 13 and March of Dimes Hillbilly Show features Bernard J. McNaney as emcee and two polio survivors demonstrating progress. Local businesses provide candy and equipment while Concessions are supervised by Mrs. Maude McNaney and Mrs. Marion Charest. Donations are already arriving for the annual fundraiser at the State Armory on Sunday January 28 at 2 p.m.
An anonymous bomb warning led a TWA Boeing 707 flying from St Louis to Los Angeles to divert to Kansas City. Pilot Seth Strachan dumped 15,000 pounds of fuel to reach landing weight. search turned up no device. Eight FBI agents questioned 92 passengers and eight crew before the flight resumed to Los Angeles.
The late Moss Hart left an estimated 500000 with 100000 outright to widow Kitty Carlisle and income from the rest for her life. A 50000 trust benefits his brother Bernard, and 25000 goes to friend Joseph M. Hyman.
Three pregnant elephants at the Portland Zoo spark zoological interest. Veterinarians expect Belle to give birth first possibly after next week, with Rosy due in July and Tuy Hao around September. The gestation length is uncertain, with records suggesting 18 months if Maberry's prediction holds.
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