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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
2
Two year old Cathy Lynn Bessette fell into a trough about a foot and a half deep near her father's riding stables in Shelburne Vermont. Parents found her and she died after being taken to De Goesbriand Hospital.
The body of Maude Hoisington, a 62 year old from Gassetts, was recovered from an inlet on Lake Rescue by police. They estimate she had been in the water eight to fourteen hours.
Former Highway Commissioner William Poeter denies discouraging a Poeter for Governor campaign that is gaining momentum in Randolph. He would seek a primary challenge to Gov. F Ray Keyser Jr. if the movement expands, citing his firing by Keyser last March and alleging suppression of a press release and a department crash program.
Teamster officials plan a meeting with Lane Construction Co. and contractors tomorrow to resolve a strike that halted interstate highway work in the Burlington area. Twelve Teamster drivers walked out this week demanding the July 1 wage boost under the new contract, with 260 construction workers honoring the picket lines.
About 1550 adult volunteers from 50 states and 20 countries care for 8500 Girl Scouts at the 50th Anniversary Roundup En campment. Staff sleep in Army tents and endure dew drenched grass and frigid lake water during camp life.
Congressman Samuel Stratton charged that the will of the people is unrepresented in delegate selection for the state Democratic convention. He questioned the boss system and said he could win the nomination if people chose, not bosses. Also noted is the Albany death of a 15 year old and a June hepatitis tally of 20 cases signaling 1962 as a hepatitis year.
In District Court David Bressette received a $20 fine after his car collided with a panel truck. He presented safety citations from the American Trucking Association and North Adams police to support his defense.
1st Lt John M Dempsey of Troop I 102 Armored Cavalry Vermont National Guard is named commanding officer. He has served as executive officer since April 1959 and prior active duty included 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment service in Germany and Fort Meade. He is Norwich University 1956 graduate and runs Martin's Shoe Store in North Adams with his father and owns Alpine Ski Shop in Adams. He replaces 1st Lt Joseph Domenchini who led since March 1959.
Anglican Bishop of Gloucester Dr. Wilfred Askwith, age 72, died Monday night after a prolonged illness, the AP reports from Gloucester England with details of his service and tenure.
Burlington city attorney Robert W. Larrow announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. He accused the GOP administration of using the office as a rubber stamp and called for reform of the office while signaling interest in the Orville Gibson case and highway probe.
The Hoff-for-Governor Committee will host a benefit theater party at Weston on Wednesday July 25 at 8 p.m. The event features the play The Best Man by Brooks Atkinson and an intermission reception with speakers Harold Raynolds and Robert W. Larrow who seek Democratic nominations for Congress and Vermont attorney general respectively. Proceeds support the Hoff-for-Governor treasury. Tickets are available from George M. Fienberg Robert E. Cummings Jr. or Spencer Haynes.
Pleasure Driving of New York reports the American Petroleum Institute says Americans took 210 million automobile trips in 1960 and projections expect trips to grow to 325 million annually by 1970.
Pete Williams brings The Pete Williams Show and Dance to the State Armory in Bennington on Friday at 8 30 p m under Troop I Vermont National Guard. Williams broadcasts from WRGB TV in Schenectady New York. Tickets available at the Armory second floor offices or from guard members. Children under six admitted free with a parent.
Commerce Department figures show pre tax profits from foreign subsidiaries totaled 3.5 billion, 7.8 percent of the 45 billion earned by all U.S. corporations. Colgate-Palmolive earned more than half its profit abroad last year.
The federal government used 81 272 dollars to store goose and duck feathers for its stockpile program. Tax Foundation Inc estimates this equals the income tax paid by 246 married men with two children earning 4500 dollars yearly.
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