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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1965
Page
3
In Bennington County the average net income was 7020 dollars per family last year with an estimated 7.1 percent saved, about 500 dollars per family. Nationally savings rose to over 30 billion for 1964, with a near 2.5 billion one year increase.
National Life Insurance Company President Deane C Davis urged stronger steps to preserve the dollar's purchasing power in his annual policyholders message. He cited deficits over 35 years and warned that ongoing fiscal excesses will be punished, noting 1964 sales at 381 million and total assets surpassing 1 billion dollars for the first time.
Postmaster Stanley J. Pekalski appealed to postal patrons served by foot to shovel sidewalks and use sand ashes or salt when ice danger forms. He noted winter months bring most injuries to letter carriers due to slippery walking conditions and urged patrons to keep walks clear to reduce injuries.
Sgt. Clyde A. Jordan U S Army recruiter will be available in the Putnam Hotel Recruiting Office on the second floor from 10 30 a m to 7 p m Friday Jan 29 Men and women seeking Army careers or information on Army opportunities may contact Sgt Jordan at that address.
The Bennington selectmen discussed unlicensed dogs and packs at Tuesday night meeting. Dog Constable George Rogers spoke on a complaint about a bothersome pack, prompting officials to call for disposal of several animals.
Hartland speaker Herbert G. Ogden ex ecutive secretary of the Committee for Home Rule will address the Stowe Rotary Club on January 28. He argues public education must preserve self governance while raising standards, opposing consolidators who seek bigger districts at the expense of local control. Ogden recently spoke to principals in Greensboro Stowe area as Hoff Administration drives regional schooling.
Dr Kent D Lawson professor of physics at Bennington College spoke and led a discussion on college science education at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meetings in Montreal Canada indicating his active role in shaping science education initiatives within higher learning communities and AAAS panels.
Public Safety Commissioner Baumann announced a Vermont recruit drive for state troopers. Eligibility includes ages 21 to 35, height 5 feet 9 inches, high school education, Vermont residency, and 20 25 vision without glasses. Starting pay 93 dollars weekly with raises to 128, plus benefits and a pension at 55. Applications via the Department of Public Safety in Montpelier. The program links to a Charles F. Kettering Foundation science education project with noted scholars and universities.
The Bennington Banner lists its contact numbers for business news and newsroom advertising and notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays. It provides address at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont and mentions United Press International affiliation and home delivery options with subscription rates for a 50 mile radius and Vermont.
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