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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1962
Page
2
Gov. Keyser weighs a Hoff proposal for Lincoln-Douglas style debates. Hoff, a Burlington Democrat, calls for at least one statewide debate in every county to present real issues and records to Vermonters before the November election.
The Middletown Springs widow seeks 150000 in a negligence suit against Rutland City Hospital and a Rutland physician for Roy F Krause who died at the hospital last September. Investigators found no criminal basis. Krause was thought to die of cancer before toxic poisoning was identified.
Burlington AP reports School Supt. William T. Logan says the Vermont Board of Education overinterprets a Supreme Court decision on school prayer. He calls the board’s ruling ambiguous and would hesitate to allow invocations without commissioners’ guidance.
State pathologist Dr. Richard S. Woodruff examines skulls and small bones unearthed by workmen at a gravel pit. Metal discs found with the bones are thought to be Indian ornaments, unearthed after two town workers uncovered the cache with a bulldozer yesterday.
Vermont members of the 40 8 branch of the American Legion endorsed a resolution opposing the segregation clause in the national constitution. The group, which opened its 40th annual state convention, proposed amending the constitution to end exclusive Caucasian membership, aligning with ongoing disputes over segregation.
Parts of the first four Vermont National Guard units activated during the Berlin crisis are due back today. Defense officials said three reserve companies will be released from active duty soon. Departure ceremonies were held for the 58th Engineer Battalion in Middlebury. The 618th Transportation Co in White River Junction will be released June 21, while the 45th Engineer Co in Proctor and the 131st Engineer Co in South Burlington will be deactivated July 23.
The Vermont Development Department showcases four season recreation at the 1962 Girl Scout Roundup in Button Bay. A two tent display with seven other state departments, a Virginia Life magazine 16 year showcase, and a 30 minute film are planned. The official information booth runs July 20 to 29 daily 9:30 to 4:30. Other state exhibitors include Agriculture Education Water Resources Recreation Fish and Game National Guard and Highway.
A Pittstown family of 11, nine children aged three months to 15 years, was left homeless when a Tamarac Road farm home belonging to Mr. and Mrs. George Brundige burned last night. Fire Chief Homer Norton estimated damage at about $5,000. all family members escaped unharmed.
William H. Baumann of Vermont plans to testify before New York lawmakers researching the legal drinking age. He pledges to present graphic and grotesque testimony to support raising the age from 18 to 21 to align with neighboring states.
Williamstown reports the Sand Springs pool expands to 50 by 75 feet with a 10 meter diving board and constant 74 degree water. Frederick and Mrs. George announce plans for a children's pool and a recreation area on the existing picnic grounds.
James H Howarth Jr of Newark Delaware is named plant manager of the Brightwater Paper division of Continental Diamond Fibre Corp The division's main plant will be in Adams Delaware with headquarters there He and his wife and two children plan to move to Adams soon
Williamstown producer John C. Jay and Mrs. Jay begin the first leg of a 10000 mile journey to Australia and New Zealand to film former world champion Stein Eriksen at top southern resorts. They travel by jet and plan to return August 22 completing a circuit of major ski countries. They have filmed stars across North America Europe Africa Asia Japan Hawaii and South America.
John A. Sullivan longtime WCAX news director will resign Sept 1 to become executive secretary of the American Friends Service Committee for New England. He will work from the Cambridge office with a background in Vermont public affairs and community service including roles on the Civil Rights Commission advisory panel and local boards. He is 45, married to Nina, with two sons aged eight and seven.
Gil bert A. Potter field director of United World Federalists outlines a 10 week peace study course in Bennington to explore international law based steps toward world peace and potential local UWF chapter formation. Vermont groups in Woodstock Brattleboro Burlington seek new Bennington Rutland chapters as part of a broader regional effort.
Hank F. Ryan honored by Bennington Lodge of Elks with Hank Ryan Night at the Elks Barn. Dinner 6 30 to 8 30 and dance 9 to 12 with Ken Lonergan and Walt Lehmann orchestra. reservations requested. Ryan is a former district deputy and Elks leader who recently left his posts.
Concord New Hampshire AP nearly 50 candidates filed by day two for state and county posts ahead of the September 11 primary. Highlights include Mrs Soloris Bridges seeking the Republican Senate nomination, John Pillsbury after the governorship, and House Minority Leader John W King pursuing the Democratic nomination. Other GOP hopefuls include Louis C Wyman John P H Chandler Jr Bert Teague Paul A Rinden and Albert Levitt. Democrat Eugene S Daniels Jr filed for Congress in the Second District. Governor Wesley Powell had not announced plans.
Former Highway Commissioner William Poeter testifies before a legislative investigating commission in Montpelier. The session is open and may cover the highway department's activities over the past nine months. Poeter was replaced last spring by Russell Holden as head of the department.
The 85 year old cellist Pablo Casals conducts at the Marlboro Summer School of Music radiating energy that energizes players and audiences. His wife Martita aids daily, while Casals pursues a peace driven mission through music and his oratorio El Pesebre. He envisions conducting it in London Israel and even behind the Iron Curtain.
Gov Keyser may continue his monthly televised report to the people on WCAX-TV as long as the program remains non partisan. Station president Stuart T. Martin notes equal time only applies if Democratic candidates appear and Keyser presents the segments himself.
A national survey of 20 525 salary offers to bachelor degree candidates shows starting salaries rose to 476 a month, up from 452 a year earlier. Liberal arts and public accounting firms led gains, with aircraft manufacturers offering 579 on average.
Vermont Public Safety Commissioner William H. Baumann argues for statewide laws mandating chemical tests for intoxication and a license- revocation mandate for refusing tests. He cites Vermont’s four year battle leading to a 1959 law, outlines testing thresholds, and notes test uptake and refusals in the first 11 months of FY1961. Public support is essential to curb drunk driving and highway accidents.
Middlebury College won two 1962 Alumni Giving Incentive Awards tying with St. Lawrence University. It received a $3,000 check and the Mobius Strip trophy for improvement in alumni giving among large co educational colleges. Gordon C. Perine accepted the award in Banff Canada.
Members of the Women of Moose finalize arrangements for the annual family picnic scheduled Sunday August 5 at Marion's Picnic Area Barber Lake with activities and meals planned.
About 100 runners are expected to compete in a grueling eight mile marathon up the Carriage Road to Mt. Washington summit in New Hampshire. Notables include Johnny Kelley of Groton and England’s Fred Norris, who beat Kelley at the recent AAU championships. The event revived last year after initial races in 1936 and 1938.
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