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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1962
Page
2
Hartford voters backed a 905 600 dollar bond for a new 30 room senior high school by a 452 to 310 margin. A special town meeting approved renovations to two other school buildings. With state aid, total cost for all projects was about 1.3 million dollars.
Burlington's Jeanne Mance School of Nursing, affiliated with St. Michael's College and founded in 1954 at De Goesbriand Memorial Hospital, earned accreditation from the National League for Nursing after a survey and self-study. Enrollment stands at 105 students with plans to add a 150-student residence later this year.
Educator inventor Armand Spitz told Norwich University cadets the United States will be first to propel a man to the moon and retrieve him, predicting a moon landing and return before the decade ends. He contrasted with Soviet timelines and emphasized bringing him home.
An armed man dressed as a sharp dresser robbed a North Pearl Street shop in Albany after music from Your Twist Party played. He demanded money, taking 240 dollars more from the clerk, Al Siedenberg, as police questioned several suspects.
Mrs Anne H Desmond of New Ashford Road becomes the third candidate for nomination to the Williamstown School Committee, joining Dr Theodore G Mehlin and John M Kelley for two three year posts. In Lee flu outbreak closes schools with 62 percent absenteeism in upper grades and 527 pupils absent overall. Lenox Great Barrington game canceled and Lee High schedule games postponed.
The Bennington Chapter of the American Association of University Women will hold a Monday evening meeting at 8 p.m. at Miss Caroline Darlington's home 88 Monument Ave. A panel will discuss Guidance Grades 1 through 12 with directors and principals from Bennington schools. Moderator Farqmart. Co chairs Mrs. Kuhn and Mrs. Carpenter. Refreshments after.
Wilbur R. Goodhue owner of the Dartmouth College Bookstore in Hanover NH pleads not guilty to a charge that he sold Tropic of Cancer violating state obscenity laws. His defense argues the statute is unconstitutional and that the novel is a literary work. The case follows a police purchase after a warning to remove the book. Baker Library says the book is part of its holdings.
H Curtis and Dorothy Mial of the Adult Education Association spoke at Goddard College about preserving desirable past aspects in Vermont. They said conservatism can be healthy if Vermonters decide what to retain while shaping community development for a democratic society, amid outside influences and local goals.
January is Elks Cards for the Handicapped month announced by the Elks National Service Commission. Elks urge members and friends to donate new and used playing cards for veterans hospitals and other institutions. Top quality sets may be donated to blind patients after hospital needs are met. The drive ends with a Jan 27 supper and dance at the local lodge, admission a deck of cards at the Elks Club, 125 Washington Ave, for collection.
Eldon Daughters of Winner Livestock Auction calls the 353 549 dollar payment the biggest check they have grown up here. Rancher Don Hight accepts the check for 1833 cattle and 18 horses after a five day 65 mile drive. Weather and weak Midwest markets trimmed returns. steers brought 141 700 and cows 210 774 with horses making up the rest. Hight plans to restock but doubts another five day trek soon. He saved about 2000 by hauling instead of trucking.
The Vermont State Colleges Board voted to remove the term teachers from Johnson Castleton and Lyndon colleges next July. Chair H Ward Bedford said the change reflects shared mission and notes a nurses training program may start at Castleton. Two thirds of teachers colleges nationwide have made similar changes.
Swiss baritone Heinz Rehfuss will give a concert at Middlebury College on Sunday evening in Wright Memorial Theatre. The former Zurich Opera principal will perform at 8 15 p m as part of the Concert Lecture Series with works by Schumann Wolf Brahms and Debussy, plus contemporary pieces. Tickets are available at the door.
Vermont Governor Keyser gave a lukewarm reaction to President Kennedy's State of the Union message. He praised some parts and sought specifics on others, while signaling support for farm policy if taken at face value. He reiterated opposition to the medical aid proposal tied to Social Security.
New York AP fashion coverage notes a shift to the splinter silhouette as designers unveil slim outfits. The New York Couture Group shows favor compact lines with waistlines high and skirts narrowing toward the hem, reflecting an era of smaller sizes and haute simplification.
Niagara River ice jams cut Vermonts 50 000 kilowatt Niagara power supply forcing utilities to seek emergency energy sources. Public Service Commissioner John D Paterson said Niagara energy would not be restored today and there is danger of further curtailment of St Lawrence power. NYPA said the project was reduced to 10 percent capacity. It is unclear if Vermont utilities faced curtailment due to the loss of Niagara power.
In Detroit at a Society of Automotive Engineers banquet Senator Barry Goldwater urged auto leaders to combat inflation with reliable cars. He quipped that while working with tail fins and chrome, they should add wind shield washers that work engines that start and windows that operate and clocks that tell time.
Washington AP report shows Kennedy receiving a Labor Management Advisory Committee guidance urging ongoing automation paired with safeguarding measures for workers rendered idle. The 21 member group led by Clark Kerr recommends government and employer actions to ease family hardship while boosting efficiency and growth. Participating leaders include Henry Ford II John M. Franklin J. Spencer Love George Meany and Walter Reuther.
Ver gennes Mayor Willard H. Adams, 67, remains in critical condition at Mary Fletcher Hospital but has shown slight improvement since hospitalization last month for a heart attack. He has one year left in his term as mayor of the city nicknamed the World's Smallest City. He previously served as alderman and overseer of the poor.
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