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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1963

Page

2

Burlington zoning grants pub license at Ethan Allen Center

Burlington Zoning Board approves Armand J. LaBelle to open a neighborhood pub in his Ethan Allen Shopping Center restaurant despite initial bans on alcohol sales. LaBelle argues changing times and economy require flexible zoning. South Burlington trims 1963 budget from 151000 to 137000 with a 7 cent tax cut anticipated.

Burlington Armand J. LaBelle Ethan Allen LaBelle South Burlington Selectmen

Auto Inspection Fee Increase Aimed to Fund Driver Ed

Vermont Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robert Schwartz proposes a bill to raise semi annual auto inspection fees from 1 to 1.25 dollars. The extra 25 cents would fund driver education, with about 80,000 dollars expected to be collected and roughly 75 percent passed to schools. He notes insurance rates would fall about 10 percent for students completing the course.

Montpelier Schwartz

Barre Budget Battles as Departments Seek More Funds

At a Barre city council meeting on Tuesday four departments presented requests exceeding 1962 spending. The Recreation Department sought $5,000, Charity $2,000, Municipal Auditorium $2,000, and the city manner's office $300 more. Diane Nicholls faced council pushback over a pool director's salary compared to the playground chief, but Mayor Estivill argued higher pay attracts better staff and reduces complaints.

Barre Charity Department Municipal Auditorium Recreation Department City Manner Diane Nicholls George N. Estivill

Rensselaer Get 262 Thousand NSF AEC Grant for Institutes

The National Science Foundation and the Atomic Energy Commission awarded Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a 262 344 grant to fund summer institutes for teachers. The AEC adds 46 614 while NSF covers 215 700 for 21 institutes nationwide.

Troy National Science Foundation Atomic Energy Commission Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute AEC NSF

Appellate Division suspends Arty Harry to Bartle for three months

The State Bar Association pressed charges after eight years of unfiled income tax returns. The court ruled Arty Harry to Bartle guilty on two federal misdemeanor counts for willfully failing to file returns in 1954 and 1945, imposing a three month suspension.

Troy State Supreme Court Arty Harry Bartle State Bar Association

Beirne Slams NYC Strike as Comedy of Errors

Joseph A. Beirne president of the Communications Workers of America spoke in Albany to about 1,200 members. He said the policy body will meet March 21 22 in Chicago to fix a collective bargaining program for 1968 contract negotiations.

Albany Joseph A. Beirne The Communications Workers of America, Afl-Cio James Aoe New York City Newsstrike Comedy of Errors Bony Voumaniac Beirne Chicago

Pine Cobble to Host Admission Test Center

Williamstown district Pine Cobble School will host a center for the secondary school admission test on February 9. The announcement came Thursday from Mrs. Frederick C. Copeland Pine Cobble director.

Williamstown Pine Cobble School Frederick C Copeland Pine Cobble

Payday Friday for North Adams City Employees

About 12 percent of City Hall and Public Works staff await Friday payday after Tuesday council approval of the new wage schedule. The council approved Mayor Florini’s salary plan last month, but payrolls were delayed until the $429 204 preliminary budget received final sign off.

North Adams City Hall Public Works Department Florini

McFarland Chosen as Williamstown School Business Manager

Edward B. McFarland, 67 North Hoosac Road, named business manager for Williamstown public schools. He will start January 21 after resigning as principal bookkeeper at North Adams State College where he has worked since 1954. McFarland will lead the business office transportation finances cafeteria and building maintenance under Supt Principal Gibbs.

Williamstown Edward B. McFarland North Hoosac Rd North Adams State College Daniel W. Gibbs Jr McFarland

Adams cites rising defense burden dampening foreign aid support

Former White House chief of staff Sherman Adams told Middlebury College listeners that American enthusiasm for foreign aid is declining as defense needs grow. He warned of a possible split in national unity and urged strength coupled with enduring national character.

Middlebury Sherman Adams White House Middlebury College

Please slow down sign posted on express highway

In St Louis a roadside mural shows a kneeling man with the caption Please slow down. The simple three word plea appears above a drawing of the praying figure, aimed at drivers on the express highway.

ST. Louis UPI Expres

Naples Chamber Orchestra Delights With Bright Yet Light Program

The Orchestra da Camera S.S. Pietro a Majella from Naples performed in Chapin Hall to praise for virtuosity and charm. The program mixed proto classical works by Cimarosa and Pergolesi with Roussel and Mozart concluding with The Village Musicians. The oboe solo by Gerardo Amodio impressed most with a polished articulation and agile execution.

Williamstown Chapin Hall Naples Orchestra da Camera S.S. Pietro A Majella Gerardo Amodio Signor Amodio Gigino Maestri Renato Ruotolo Cimarosa Pergo Albert Roussel Roussel Mozart United States

Chancery Court Grants Quarry Firm Water Rights Limits

Judge Leonard W. Morrison issued an injunction confirming Sheldon Slate Products Co. may pump and discharge water needed for mining but barred excessive flows that would overflow Mrs. Kurjiaka’s Kurjiaka farm. The case stemmed from blocked access and erosion after a road and gates crossed the property.

Leonard W. Morrison Chancery Court Sheldon Slate Products Co Gertrude Kurjinka Rupert Sheldon Slate New York Kurjiaka Sullivan Natt L. Divoll Poultney Sheldon Co Kurjiaka Farm Williams Divoll Matthew JJ. Hannon

Postal Robbery Probes Spar Over Civil Liberties

Boston prosecutors contest federal handling of a $1.5 million Plymouth mail truck robbery probe. Assistant Attorney General Gerald Berlin says the Justice Department failed to interview complainants and may trigger a local inquiry. The dispute involves secrecy around inspectors and alleged illegal wire taps and intimidation.

Boston Gerald Berlin Justice Department Plymouth Berlin John J. Kelley Watertown Washington U. S Leverett

Luxury on the Bounty aboard Sea Search reaches Cape Canaveral

Scientists aboard the Sea Search, the Canaveral Corporation’s new marine research ship, enjoy comforts including a wood burning fireplace in the main cabin air conditioning private baths and walk in closets in other cabins. The vessel was formerly owned by Norman B Woolworth.

Cape Canaveral Fla UPI MS “Sea Search Canaveral Corporation Marine and Oceanographic Norman B. Woolworth

Newfoundland native Faulkner breaks NHL ground with Redwings

Detroit rookie center Alex Faulkner born in Newfoundland becomes the first native of Newfoundland to play in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit UPI Alex Faulkner Detroit Redwings Newfoundland

Vermont Tax Department Urges Early Filing

The Vermont Tax Department asks taxpayers to file early for personal income tax refunds. Early filing speeds review and refunds. as April 16 nears, volumes rise and processing slows. Married couples filing separately should mail statements together. Tax forms are available at clerk offices banks post offices or by writing the Department of Taxes Montpelier.

Montpelier Vermont Tax Department Vermont Vermont Department of Taxes

Bennington Banner telephones and contact details page

The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and display advertising numbers. It provides publication details, postal information, and subscription rates for local, Vermont, and U.S. readers with servicemen discounts.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Vermont The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press U.S

New England Governors Invited to Hoff Inauguration

Three Democratic governors from New England Edward Endicott Peabody of Massachusetts John W King of New Hampshire and John Dempsey of Connecticut were invited to attend Philip Hoff s inauguration as Vermont s first Democratic governor in 109 years The invite was announced by John M Spencer Democratic state chairman New England Democrats hold a 4 2 margin in the region s governorships with Republicans John Chaffee of Rhode Island and John H Reed of Maine.

New England Ernor John M. Spencer Endicott Peabody Massachusetts John W. King New Hampshire John Dempsey Connecticut Hall of Representatives John Chaffee Rhode Island John H. Reed Maine

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