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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1962
Page
5
In Oran Algeria the French administration pleads for help as right wing extremists and FLN forces clash. European authorities fear a major blood bath while most Europeans reportedly cooperate with the right wing underground amid nightly violence.
HOLLYWOOD AP Comedian Jack Benny celebrated his 35th wedding anniversary Sunday. He and Mary Livingston met in Los Angeles while performing in a musical and wed in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1927. The comedian credits Mary with the secret to their union, saying she has a great deal of courage.
Floyd Pair Jr. of Sacramento, a 29 year old milkman, was bitten by a brown 14 foot shark while skin diving near the Farallon Islands. He fought the shark with a spear and noise, surfaced under his suit, and was flown to Franklin Hospital with serious wounds but alive.
In Washington Republicans tighten their civic line this election year. Senate leaders say they may withhold votes for Kennedy proposals while offering alternatives. Kuchel predicts broad GOP opposition on taxes and farm programs though some conservatives back certain measures. Goldwater urges a clearer GOP line against Democrats.
Anastas I. Mikoyan, first Soviet deputy premier, will travel to Morocco as a guest of King Hassan II after completing a tour of the Mali Republic, Tass reports.
St Francis de Sales CYO met at Bennington Catholic High School on January 8 to elect officers for the year. William Sennett was chosen president Jo-Ann Latif vice president Elizabeth Stockman secretary and Francis LaDue treasurer. A parish council was formed including Gail Vose Anthony DeGeorge Frances Woodard Linda Becerra and James McLaughlin. An installation and new member reception are planned for January 25 with a mass and communion follow up at the First Friday event.
Four California men died when their single engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in foggy rain at HOT SPRINGS Arkansas. State trooper Glen Minton, a pilot, suspects weather caused a high speed spin breaking a wing. Victims include Louis Risner Englewood Calif and his brother Henry Clay Risner. Also killed were Russ Weininger of Los Angeles area and Charles Cornell.
Edward Ty Trainor of Benhi is this month’s Junior Rotarian. He spoke on school activities at the Rotary Club and is active in the band Drama Math Science clubs and baseball and track. He attended Boys State and All State appearances and plans to study preengineering in college.
Hollywood mourns Ernie Kovacs buried after private Presbyterian rites. The 42 year old comedian died when his car hit a telephone pole. Widow Edie Adams arranged a brief service and burial at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Active pallbearers include Jack Lemmon Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Billy Wilder Dick Quine and Joe Mikalos.
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