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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1962
Page
2
Robert W. Larrow Burlington city attorney and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate is expected to announce next week a bid for the party's endorsement for attorney general in the fall elections. His 1952 gubernatorial run helped revive the Vermont Democratic Party.
Vermont Gov. F Ray Keyser Jr says Albany shows strong movement toward lifting New York's drinking age from 18 to 21. He expects bills to be introduced in the next sessions of the New York Assembly.
The Bennington area labor market showed ongoing improvement in June with 277 job seekers registered, 99 placements, and 56 openings at month end. Demand grew in sectors like service and printing while initial unemployment claims fell from May, and insured unemployment averaged 3 percent. itinerant service offered weekly in Arlington and Manchester.
State Board of Education forms a pilot study group to tackle the school drop-out problem. Chaired by Harold Graeme the committee includes Dr. Max Barrows John Pasciutti James Cawley Thomas Shea Dr Karlene Russell Lawrence Keim and Frank Livak to assess drop-out causes and guidance approaches for local districts.
The American Forest Products Industries states Americans use paper products weighing 440 pounds per person last year. The piece notes people wipe away cold cream with processed wood in paper form rather than raw pulpwood.
The Vermont State Board of Education approved Union High School District No. 16 for Fair Haven Benson and Orwell. It raised GED equivalency certificate requirements and tabled language and Manpower Act contract actions until August. It granted Swanton an size adjustment for a proposed elementary school site and approved preliminary construction aid for multiple districts.
King Kade, a two year old lion, lives in royal style after gaining about 100 pounds on a diet of fresh meat and vegetables. He was taken from an animal trainer charged with mistreatment and is now under the care of the Humane Society of Missouri which feeds him.
Special rates offered with 20 percent discount for servicemen. Travel plans show 3 months at 4.75 dollars, 6 months at 9.00 dollars, or 1 year at 17.50 dollars elsewhere in the U S. In-state options include 3 months at 4.75 dollars, 6 months at 9.00 dollars, and 1 year at 17.50 dollars.
George Z. Thompson former Vermont House member and Highway Board veteran dies at 92 Funeral services set for tomorrow in Proctor He served 12 years on the Highway Board and 16 years on the Lake Champlain Bridge Commission.
Voters defeated all three articles at a second special town meeting called by Henry Hastings and 45 residents. The measures sought legal counsel for a board hearing on lower electric rates, a $15,000 appraisal of property, and a $10,000 school board expense for yards and walks. Voters also urged higher petition signature thresholds for future special meetings.
Bill McGuire, known for roles as a senator's strong arm man, is in Advise and Consent at Vermont's St. Michael's Playhouse this week. He denies arranging the booking and notes he is rehearsing for The Caine Mutiny Court Martial and The Royal Gambit later this month while teaching drama to apprentices. He quips he may quote the senator: The show must go on.
In Cohoes five of six defendants were charged with bookmaking and maintaining gambling establishments after 28 state troopers raided horse rooms. Two more men were later arrested by Cohoes police for bookmaking and keeping a gambling site. In Schenectady, U S Rep Stratton urged West Point to admit Robert DeLuca after a promised appointment claim.
A Berkshire study by 15 Public Worksmen monitored Route 2 yesterday and will extend to Route 7 today and tomorrow to locate a town bypass. With the Pownal track nearing completion, the 8000 cars daily expected to use routes 2 and 7 could flood the town center. North Adams janitors close their 58th convention by voting to create a statewide scholarship fund.
Williamstown officials and Albert Bachand debate a 20 foot wide trailer district called The Spruces. Bachand seeks a hardship exception after a formal appeal. a previous bid to secede the park was rejected by the legislature.
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