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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
2
Two Vermont state agencies granted tentative approval for a 500000 expansion at Texas Nursing Home in Bellows Falls. The plan would raise capacity from 32 to 150 and staff from 20 to 70 to 80, with construction starting around March 15.
Albany committee hears that a revised state aid formula may raise the maximum 450 per pupil contribution from the current 500 local per pupil cost. City spokesmen press provisions for handicapped students and other urban needs. Albany also sees action on billboard bans near state highways. The New York State Automobile Association backs a law to bar billboards within 660 feet of highways to protect capacity and safety.
Williamstown Finance Committee took under advisement a 1962 Mt Greylock Regional High School budget of 599841 with Williamstown’s share 405865. Chairman Walter J. Galusha warned rising costs may threaten support for new programs while Superintendent Paul J. McDonald cited expanded services as the main cause.
In the Snowfall of Values promotion by the GBA three winners claimed prizes at the GBA offices. Ester L. Carroll won $50 in ten $5 certificates, Ann Doran got seven $5 certificates, and George L. Wolfe earned $15 more with three $5 certificates. Certificates can be used at participating stores but not for utilities.
A rare British tornado struck northern England then Scotland injuring several and killing Mildred Whittaker, American wife of a U S naval lieutenant at the Polaris base. The two mile path left 57 homeless as 70 mph winds amplified the destruction.
Kenneth R. Clayton of Bennington, president of the Vermont Bankers Association, lauds the Vermont Development Credit Corp. at its annual meeting. VDCC surpassed a million dollars in total activity, funding manufacturing, ski recreation, agriculture, and general business ventures.
Mrs. Whittaker a 41 year old from Shawnee Oklahoma faced a fatal outcome when her pet dog was crushed and had to be destroyed. Her husband Lt. Edson Whittaker resides in St. Louis Missouri.
Concord New Hampshire Racing Commission announces 178 harness racing nights at Rockingham Park and Hinsdale Raceway plus 54 thoroughbred days at Rockingham. Hinsdale denied a flat racing season request. Rockingham spring 40 nights March 23 to May 8. fall 33 nights Sept 14 to Oct 22. thoroughbred July 9 to Sept 5. Hinsdale May 10 to Sept 8.
R Dean Smith of the International Association of Police Chiefs has begun a preliminary study of Burlington police department. He will assess ties to local government and define problem areas before returning to Washington to report and enable a contract for a comprehensive study.
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