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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1962
Page
2
Deane C. Davis of National Life Insurance Co. in Montpelier said the firm took 99 years to reach its first billion in written policies and about eight years for the second and four for the third. The company is among the nation’s oldest and largest insurers.
In Albany Democrats condemned Senate Republicans plan to hand per capita aid policy to a study commission, arguing it would block any rise in aid. Per capita aid stands at 100 million dollars annually and funds local governments for general needs, not school programs. In Lansingburg, a Troy Supreme Court order halted demolition of Abram Lansing’s historic home to build a supermarket, with residents seeking to preserve the site as a historic landmark and potential junior museum HQ.
Adams businessmen sponsor the first baby of the year contest with Philip Henry Pelletier born Sunday night at W B Plunkett Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Guy Pelletier. Contest extended unusually far into January as in town births only were considered. North Adams State College continues spring continuing studies course registration through next week in multiple subjects with classes beginning January 30.
At the United Nations a broad front of Communist and African blocs pressed for condemnation of Portugal and possible penalties for its Angola administration. Poland and Bulgaria led a push for a Security Council measure while Portugal demanded self determination for Angola and criticized the debate as biased and dangerous to Angola and the UN.
President Kennedy announces plans for an executive order banning racial bans in federally assisted housing as a campaign pledge. He says action will occur when it serves the public interest and advances civil rights, while Republican senators challenge the pacing and scope of civil rights progress.
Jakarta reports loss of one torpedo boat in clash with Dutch forces off West New Guinea while denying invasion intent. Dutch accounts say two Indonesian boats sunk with 50 prisoners taken. both sides seek UN mediation.
Space officials review films from space missions to determine why a large high altitude balloon burst over the Atlantic. They theorize the balloon may have carried too much air when launched, with air left in the plastic bundle to aid inflation.
Home Demonstration agents offer guidance on meat selection amid prepackaged counters and announce two training schools for 4-H leaders. The program covers tender cuts, portion sizes, cooking methods, and time. calls to arrange personal or group sessions are encouraged. Area heart health meetings Feb 6–7 feature a film on heart exams and diet with public invitations. Electronic home accounts now let homemakers track expenses, social security, wages, and tax deductions.
In Geneva the three nation nuclear test talks reopen with little hope of East West accord. The United States and Britain press a ban on nuclear explosions with inspection to enforce it as the Soviet Union withdraws from key proposals. President Kennedy calls the setback his greatest disappointment of his first year, urging a pact to ease Cold War tensions and curb weapon expansion.
The January meeting of the Industrial Management Club is set for Wednesday at 6 30 PM at Mt Anthony Country Club. John Cleary and Ivan DeMercado of Bijur Lubricating Corp will present the program after dinner.
AP writes from Florence that Marucelli and Schuberth presented distinct spring and summer collections at the Pitti Palace. Marucelli emphasized abstract art inspired silhouettes with Empire shapes and jigsaw seam effects, while Schuberth focused on tailored wool suits, pleated skirts, and contrast bias details with decorative back or front panels.
Washington reports show State and Treasury favor testing new tariff and depreciation schedules on machinery before considering import quotas for wool textiles. Douglas Dillon cites actions including revised depreciation rules and a cabinet committee review, noting 1961 tariff increases and a drop in wool imports.
Gov Keyser named Merritt E Morey of Rupert as justice of the peace in Bennington County to succeed the late C Austin Sherman. Morey’s appointment comes in Montpelier with authority to serve in the county.
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