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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1963

Page

2

Vermont milk squeeze tied to Boston hearing outcome

Brookfield dairymen who sell directly to customers face pressure after a hearing in Boston. Al Reise says the New England Milk Producers Association backed adding direct retail milk producers to the Worcester Springfield pool, threatening Earl Hackett’s Derby Line business. Judy Chadwick from South Burlington appears on the Family Weekly cover as Miss Somebody from Vermont, highlighting national magazine features.

Brookfield Vermont Boston al Reise New England Milk Producers Association Worcester-Springfield Fitchburg Mass Reise Earl Hackett Derby Line Hackett New England South Burlington Judy Chadwick Family Weekly United States Miss Chadwick

Senator Smith Denies Charge Over City Water Deal

Sen Alexander Smith, leading mayoral candidate, rejects Alderman Adair’s claim of a “little deal” to cheat the city of tax money. He notes Town Hill Water Co formed 1961 and listed with Vermont Tax Department, explains water line and hydrant work completed 1961, 1962 with no water bills issued to residents, and that his group never sought reimbursement for line costs.

Montpelier Alexander Smith Joseph G. Adair Smith Town Hill Water Co Adair Vermont Tax Department

Barre Mulls Opera House Conversion Into Courtroom

Barre Ebasco planning consultants suggest converting the Opera House on City Hall’s second floor into a municipal courtroom or City Council chamber. They find City Hall structurally sound but with inefficient office layout and cramped rear spaces. A centralized shelter for traffic control boxes and covered access from the police station to parking for patrol cars are urged.

Barre — Ebasco Services Inc City Hall Ebasco Police Department Barre

Senate Move Seeks to Relax Committee Discharge Rule

In Albany Senate Minority Leader Joseph Zaretzki led a Democrat effort to alter rules in the first working session. The plan would let one third of the Senate, 20 members, force a bill out of committee over the majority. Governor Rockefeller said he may propose a licensing bill recognizing chiropractors, opposing the Health Department and Dr. Herman Hilleboe. Physicians largely oppose chiropractic as a pseudo-science.

Albany Senate Joseph Zaretzki New York State Zaretzki Rockefeller State Health Department Herman E. Hilleboe

New York Liquor Dealers Back Teen ID Card Plan

State liquor dealers largely approve a Legislative Committee proposal for an ID card system to restrict liquor sales to residents aged 18 to 21. The plan aims to curb out-of-state purchases by under 21 buyers in New York.

Albany New York

North Berkshire Unemployment Drops in 1962 Report

The North Berkshire office of the Division of Employment Security released figures showing 1962 unemployment checks paid fell about 25 percent from 1961 and total benefit payments dropped about 30 percent, reflecting improved local conditions.

North Adams North Berkshire State Division of Employment Security

Williamstown Explores Town Water Service Provision

Three selectmen met in executive session to consider a proposal for the town to provide water service to residents currently connected to the North Adams main from the Pownal Vermont reservoir. The plan would shift supply from the existing regional system to a town managed operation.

Williamstown Pownal

Civil Defense Auxiliary plans intensified 1963 training

Williamstown announces a stronger Civil Defense Auxiliary police program for 1963 with courses in judo and self defense firing sidearms and first aid. Pittsfield mayor signals support for grand jury inquiry into Pittsfield Police Department after last fall’s patrolmen burglary and larceny convictions.

Williamstown Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Force Pittsfield Haughey

Boston Maine reports 13.9 percent ridership gain in trial program

Boston and Maine Railroad cites a 13.9 percent rise in passengers over five days starting Jan 7 compared with last year. The program cuts fares by one third and expands service, funded by a 3.6 million federal grant to Massachusetts transportation authorities and Massachusetts subsidies to B and M.

Boston Boston & Maine Railroad Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency State Mass Transportation Commission MTC B&m New Haven Railroad New Haven Providence Needham Providence, Needham Blackstone West Medway

Mediators Try Again To Settle Dock Strike

Federal mediators resume efforts to end the 24 day Atlantic and Gulf coast dock walkout. No joint talks planned as ILA and New York Shipping Association hold firm. wage terms remain central to the deadlock.

NEW York Atlantic Gulf James J. Reynolds Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association ILA New

Nursing Program Wins Accreditation in Western Massachusetts

Ellen G. Creamer director of the School of Nursing affiliated with Franklin County Public Hospital announces national accreditation for the school's professional nursing education program. The status makes the school eligible for licensing examinations in the Commonwealth and underscores that it is one of three in Western Massachusetts to achieve this voluntary accreditation.

Greenfield Mass Ellen G. Creamer Franklin County Public Hospital Commonwealth Creamer Massachusetts

Bread Fund collects donations in Bread for the World drive

Swiss Protestant churches raised 290366 dollars in the Bread for the World campaign in Geneva.

Geneva Switzerland

Inter-Faith Parley Backs Racism and Religion Do Not Mix

Catholic Protestant and Jewish leaders at the National Conference on Religion and Race issue a united stance against racism in religious practice. The Very Rev. Msgr. John J. Egan and Rabbi Morris Adler urge churches to witness to all men and subdue doctrinal disputes to aid racial justice. The four day event gathers 66 church groups in Chicago.

Chicago John J. Egan Chicago Archdiocesan Conservation Council Frank H. Littell Chicago Theological Seminary Morris Adler Congregation Shaarey Zedek Detroit

Recreation Workers Cite Low Salaries

Montpelier reports New England salaries for recreation professionals are the second lowest in the country. The study, presented at Recreator's Weekend in North Conway, shows a 58 hour average work week with some up to 75. Vermont averages 61 hours yearly.

Vermont Maine New Hampshire Waldo R. Hainsworth New England National Recreation Association Hainsworth

Carey Harrison Debuts in Cambridge Amateur Drama

Carey Harrison 18 son of Rex Harrison made his stage debut in a 20 line walk on in Chekhov Ivanov presented by the Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club. He said he does not intend to pursue acting professionally.

Cambridge England UPI Carey Harrison Rex Harrison Chekov Ivanov Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club

Opening of 88th Congress Brings Bill Flood

AP reports the 88th Congress opens with about six hours of session and roughly 2000 bills introduced. Proposals span social security, holidays, pen pal communications, agriculture aids, and a push for national recognition for Baraboo Circus World Museum.

Washington Department of Arciculture House of Representatives House Lindley Beckworth D-Tex United States United Nations Vernon W. Thomson Wis Circus World Museum Baraboo

Maplewood Hotel in White Mountains Destroyed by Fire

A century old Maplewood Hotel in Bethelhem New Hampshire burned to the ground causing an estimated 500 000 loss. Firefighters from three communities battled the blaze through sub zero temperatures overnight and continued dousing smoldering ruins the next day. The adjacent motor inn and a rear dormitory were saved and no injuries were reported. The fire began on the second floor during renovations by Scott Andrews the maintenance engineer.

Bethelhem N.H Maplewood White Mountains Scott Andrews Bethlehem Howard Sanborn Andrews

St Michael Students Boycott Dining Halls

St Michael's College students avoided the dining hall in Winooski last night choosing groceries or external meals to protest unsanitary eating conditions. They said the boycott would end but would be discussed at the student forum this week. A college spokesman offered no immediate comment.

Winooski St. Michael’s College

Bennington Banner Contact and Subscription Rates

The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays, lists staff numbers for Business and Newsroom and advertising. Subscription rates shown include domestic and service member discounts with listed prices for various durations and routes.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Vermont The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press

Highway evangelism spreads across two states

Southern Baptist headquarters says plans for highway evangelism are underway in Oklahoma and Mississippi. In Tulsa the Baptist Brotherhood funds billboards urging church attendance on all major city entrances, while Jackson state line entries will feature similar signs along main highways.

Nashville

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