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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1962
Page
10
County Ag. Agent argues natural controls fail in modern farming. He says large scale crops require insecticides to feed millions, cites Colorado potato beetle outbreaks, and warns against indiscriminate use. He defends targeted spraying and notes government safety checks on chemicals.
An article outlines diverse paths for home economists including hospital dietitians, research technicians, extension workers, social welfare nutritionists, and business assistants in clothing and food. It cites the Occupational Outlook Handbook 1961 and American Home Economics Association projections of growing demand through 1965, with 10 500 new positions anticipated, plus current vacancies across education, extension, colleges, social welfare, and business.
Governor Wesley Powell asked New Hampshire's State Milk Control Board to confer with him and the Executive Council on possible changes to milk rules. A public hearing debated price formulas and gallon jug retail pricing amid calls to abolish milk price controls.
Miami Mayor Robert King reports that 8 of 122 parking meters surveyed are defective after a taxpayer complaint about insufficient time. The Miami parking department says the meters are being checked for further faults.
Local government officials probe slow uptake of the new Federal Housing Administration insured home improvement loans. Banks note high combined costs and borrower constraints, while FHA officials plan meetings with contractors and lenders in July to identify factors behind the tepid response and improve uptake.
Four Vermont counties rank among the nation’s top 100 for dairy product sales in the 1959 Census of Agriculture. Franklin leads Vermont and New England at 31st nationwide, followed by Addison 50, Orleans 68, and Chittenden 88, with gains since 1924.
Vermont forestry officials report that gypsy moths have grown since 1953 despite past spraying. Large infested areas in West Sandgate and along the Vermont New York line show heavy oak feeding. An autumn survey will size infestations and egg masses. a spring 1963 control program may spray selected areas with state funding up to one third per acre.
MONTPELIER Vermont Accommodations Service opens its central office in Addison to assist visitors during the 1962 Girl Scout Roundup at Button Bay. Burr Vail, who remains director, says 23 sectional offices will supply room information and 2,000 maps of office locations have been distributed to service stations statewide.
The National Education Association plans to consider sanctions against districts with intolerable teaching conditions. The move would be a historic shift for the 813,000 member group as it seeks to add teeth to negotiated settlements rather than strikes.
Congress debates amendments to a 4.7 billion foreign aid bill aiming to cut assistance to India and halt further aid to Communist Poland and Yugoslavia. Senate actions reduce India aid and curb aid to the two Eastern European states, amid broader fights over security implications.
Frank Reidy, a Clearwater taxi driver, picked up a nonpaying passenger during a heavy rain. A sea gull hopped into the back seat and rode along on three trips before Reidy turned it over to the SPCA for treatment of a broken wing.
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