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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1962
Page
3
The United States reports a secret electronic lock for nuclear weapons control. It mechanically interrupts the firing circuit and requires a coded radio command from an authorized commander to arm warheads, enhancing safety as arsenal size grows.
Investigators focus on gambler Joseph Moriarty as the likely owner of a $2.4 million cache found in a 1947 Plymouth trunk. Bonds registered to Moriarty and his deceased brother were found with the cash. Prosecutors and the FBI report Moriarty would not admit ownership, citing legal questions for the U.S. attorney.
Burlington Vermont Extension animal pathologist Dr James Wadsworth urges two day food and water reserves for livestock and protective shelter. He notes concrete walls cut radiation more effectively than wood, open sheds offer some protection, and contaminated feed should be avoided. Grazing after fallout should be limited to small areas and delayed until safe levels are reached.
John O Rourke a 13 year old from Redondo Beach boarded a Trans World Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York without a ticket. NYPD met the plane, fed him breakfast, and escorted him back to Los Angeles in time for lunch. The boy had previously run away to San Diego and Winslow Arizona.
Ford Foundation announced grants totaling 8.527 million to aid educational television. WNDT Channel 13 in New York received 2.994 million to begin operations September 16. NETRC got 4.7 million for programming and other services. A grant of 838 thousand funds a nationally televised economics course.
Philadelphia AP Kennedy drew bipartisan backing from 42 governors at Independence Hall for a European partnership plan. Governors at Hershey earlier pressed for civil rights action, called for a constitutional amendment for school prayers, and endorsed a five percent state share of federal income tax for education expansion. Florida chosen for 1963 conference site.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower backs two new Republican policy groups the All Republican Conference and the National Republicans Citizens Committee. He says they broaden party organization to win elections, counter Barry Goldwater's criticism, and coordinate national leaders to gain House influence and trim the Democratic Senate majority.
Hollywood AP reports 40 Jeanette MacDonald fans gathered for her 25th wedding anniversary with Gene Raymond and to celebrate the 25th year of her fan club. They toured MGM studios and watched Smiling Through, the film fans most want to see.
Vermont unemployment leveled off for the first time since spring as 2750 claims were filed for the week ended June 30. The state jobless rate stood 43.6 percent below the same week a year ago. Brattleboro saw a 17 percent rise, while Middlebury reported a 12.3 percent drop.
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