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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1962

Page

2

Rutland Railway Manager Lovett to Leave for Denver Job

Rutland general manager John W. Lovett, 42, resigns next month to join Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad in Colorado. He joined Rutland in 1940 as a trainman and was named GM last August before the strike. The article also notes an undisclosed out of court settlement in a $35 000 suit against Brattleboro Memorial Hospital over the death of infant Timothy D Galanes. Governor Keyser nominated for a Young Republican Hall of Fame membership.

Rutland John W. Lovett Rutland Railway Western Railroad Lovett The Denver, Colo Denver, Rio Grande & Western Railroad Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Barbara Daniels Walpole N.H Timothy D. Galanes U. S. District Court Montpelier Keyser Young Republican Hall of Fame GOP Young Republican Club of Vermont Troy Arthur G. Mason East Dorset Rensselaer Mason Edward Flood North Bennington North Hoosick Rutland County Ohio Windsor Castoday Williamstown Walter Galusha Stuart Graham Supreme Court

Unemployment Drops Again in Vermont for Second Week

Vermont unemployment eased for a second week to 1,231 claims for the week ended Jan 20, a 14.6 percent drop from 1961. Initial claims fell to 750, with declines in Barre Montpelier and increases in St Johnsbury Newport. Newport voters approve a three district merger forming a new union high school district by 568 to 464. Sheriff Earle B. McLaughlin named president of Vermont FBI National Academy Association. Public Service Commissioner John D. Paterson plans to run for Montpelier mayor against Elbert C. Colburn.

Montpelier Vermont Department of Employment Security Barre St. Johnsbury Newport Barre-Montpelier Bennington Brattleboro Burlington Middlebury Rutland St. Albans Springfield White River Junction Orleans County Orleans Earle B. McLaughlin Chittenden County FBI National Academy Association McLaughlin George E. Herbert Friends of Public Service John D. Paterson Elbert C. Colburn

Burlington Airport Wins $51,145 FAA Grant

The Federal Aviation Agency approved a $51,145 grant for Burlington Municipal Airport the state's largest. Mayor Robert K. Bing announced funds to acquire additional land and to construct and illuminate a parallel taxiway.

Burlington Federal Aviation Agency Robert K. Bing

Albany Capital City Plan Urged for Regional Growth

The Temporary State Commission on the Capital City urged rapid transformation of Albany into a four-county hub with government business higher education and commerce. The 18 member panel led by Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson called for a 10-point action plan to curb strip development and suburban flight.

Albany Malcolm Wilson Rockefeller Schenectady Rensselaer Saratoga

Zelazo Wins Berkshire House Seat in Special Election

Republican Edward S. Zelazo of Florida won a Massachusetts House seat in a special election, defeating Democrat Frank J. Galuszka 2197 to 1790. Zelazo led in Williamstown and Florida voters backed him amid snow, while Galuszka is an Adams insurance agent.

Adams Edward S. Zelazo Florida Massachusetts House of Representatives Frank J. Galuszka Zelazo Williamstown Galuszka Chicopee

Solar Storms Threaten Space Travelers and Weathermen Tooling Up

The report outlines solar storm hazards for space travelers with death odds of 120 to 1 on a week long mission without shielding. It notes Boeing researchers study radiation risks, and mentions Tiros and Nimbus satellites expanding global weather surveillance with future launches. It also covers feline frustration as veterinarians study pet mental health and urban living impacts.

Earth Space Boeing Aircraft

Priest Diaz Wins Two Cars in Seasonal Bullfight

Rafa el Diaz, a Roman Catholic priest and amateur bullfighter from Guadalajara, Mexico, drew extra applause by winning two cars in the season’s final bullfight at Nogales.

Nogales Mexico Rafael Diaz Diaz Guadalajara

Masked man outside grocer robs story turns to doctor taped him

In Pueblo Colorado a masked man outside a grocery telephoned police. He claimed a doctor taped him to heal a broken nose. Authorities investigated the curious tale and the unusual motive behind the disguise.

Pueblo Colo

Bennington Banner Subscriber Rates and Delivery Info

The Bennington Banner lists subscription options for Vermont Rensselaer and Washington Counties New York and northwestern Massachusetts. Rates include 3 months four dollars twenty five cents 6 months eight dollars servicemen one dollar per month and other mail at 1.60 monthly. Delivery by carrier offered at seven cents per day.

Bennington Banner Bennington Vermont Main St The Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press AP News Rensselaer Washington Counties N.Y Massachusetts

Vermont Farm Show Opens in Barre With Multiple Groups

Barre hosts a three day Vermont Farm Show starting February 13 with the Vermont Gladiolus Growers leading off at 10 am in the Presbyterian Church with a film How to Grow Glads. Other groups meet at Barre Auditorium Thompson Memorial and Thompson Hall including Sheep Breeders Beekeepers Sugar Makers and Beef Producers.

Barre Vermont Vermont Gladiolus Growers Presbyterian Church H. V Bill) Shute Vermont Sheep Breeders Vermont Beekeepers Vermont Sugar Makers George MacCollum Vermont Extension Service Harrison Flint Thompson Memorial John Smilley University of Maine Thompson Hall Eugene Keyarts Madison, Conn Keyarts

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