24 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
A brutal cold wave grips Europe and most of the United States with subzero readings and heavy winter conditions. The arctic air shifts from the Midwest to the Atlantic coast and the South as deadly hazards rise and widespread frostbite cases increase.
A southeast storm dumped 12 to 15 inches of powdery snow on Bennington County starting 2 p.m. Wednesday, bringing frigid temperatures and drifting in the mountains. State crews worked overnight to keep highways open as Vermont residents faced a deep freeze and travel cautious but manageable.
United States and NATO discuss removing 30 Jupiter missiles from Italy and 15 from Turkey and 60 Thor missiles from Britain. After dismantling, NATO would rely on Polaris submarine missiles for deterrence, potentially by 1970, while a multinational Polaris force may follow later. Defense Minister Shami Sancar reports favorable talks on replacement in Turkey.
Washington officials warn Charles de Gaulle seeks to unite Western Europe under French leadership without close UK or US ties. The aim is to block a France Germany cooperative framework from dominating Europe while Kennedy signals support for Monnet and a U S role in shaping a new European order.
Rome reports nearly 50 deaths across Italy Greece and Yugoslavia as the cold snap continues. Snowdrifts isolate remote Italian and northern Greek communities while other regions see livestock losses and fatalities in the recent cold spell.
President Kennedy urged Congress to cut taxes by 3.2 billion dollars this year as the first step toward an 18 percent reduction in the typical tax bill. He seeks retroactive 1963 cuts and a three year plan, with as much as 39 percent for low income households and a net 10.2 billion reduction after changes to deductions and allowances.
Gov Philip Hoff calls for reorganizing Vermont towns into district governments to reduce duplicated expenses and improve services. He stresses a long study by a coordinating committee and warns of a major political fight as lawmakers debate shrinking town units and pooling resources for broader state aid.
A federal suit seeks to reapportion the Vermont Legislature, challenging the one-seat-per town rule. Rep. Samuel A. Parsons warns economy risks and vows legislative resistance, with lawmakers planning to hire counsel as the suit targets both House and Senate seats.
John Burdis Albany architect urged orderly growth through planning at the Greater Bennington Association annual meeting. Retiring GBA President Breard Hawks awarded Mrs. Robert M. Parmalee and Alexander Dragon for service. Burdis outlined five steps including data gathering and trend analysis to protect homeowners and factories alike.
A brief outline on tax exemptions and rates offers guidance for savers. The report hints at broader fiscal policy discussions while noting ongoing national debates, including labor actions in major cities and political resistance movements abroad.
Sen. Wayne Morse calls for an immediate Senate inquiry into reports of a new round the clock Soviet arms buildup in Cuba. State Department officials will testify first before Morse’s Latin American Affairs subcommittee. The probe follows last year’s crisis and Khrushchev missile removal, with officials vowing a reassuring stance.
In New York mediation intensified to win union and industry ratifications of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts dock strike peace formula. Hope runs high for some shipping to resume before the weekend though ports like New York may take days to return to normal. In Washington negotiators from the Soviet Union Great Britain and the United States reconvened for a third session on a nuclear test ban agreement amid withheld progress comments.
In Vientiane the left wing of Laos's coalition calls for immediate U S aid mission withdrawal over alleged violations of the 1962 Geneva pact. Pathet Lao also seeks Air America removal for flights over neutralist and Pathet Lao areas carrying arms and personnel. Americans increase meat intake while egg and dairy consumption decline.
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