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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
2
Gov. Keyser named Municipal Judge Kenneth Robinson to succeed the late Ernest Moore in Windsor's Probate District. Daniel E. Kesman of Ludlow will replace Robinson. Both appointments take effect July 1.
Vermont reports 130 miles of new road valued at 31.3 million added in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. The Highway Department notes 59 projects include 22.1 miles of interstate completed since last July at 21.4 million. Fifteen interstate projects totaling 35 miles cost 27.6 million are under way, with 13 miles to be let when federal funds become available. President Kennedy and his anti business stance blamed for a temporary lag in Vermont industry, says Roland Seward.
Vermont and New York police joined in an intensified search for Philip L. Keller 22 who escaped from a Comstock New York prison farm work detail Friday morning. Authorities set a Blossom's Corner roadblock in West Pawlet Vermont while pursuing leads. Keller served five years for grand larceny and is described as a crack shot with fears he is armed after a Granville store robbery Sunday night stole a rifle and ammunition.
University of Vermont will launch a new development program of 15 to 20 million dollars this decade. President John T. Fey announced seeks include a fine arts building, life and physical science facilities, phase three of the medical complex, an educational television network, and new classroom and residence halls. Alumni and private funds, plus state and federal support, will back the effort.
John J. McCloy of New York received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Middlebury College along with Wilhelm C. Grewe Harlan Cleveland and Thomas H. Carroll also earning the same honor Laura C Hodgkinson received the Doctor of Humanities degree Henry S Stratton Middlebury president awarded 244 bachelor degrees plus six advanced degrees One bachelor’s degree was awarded posthumously and 26 senior men were commissioned as second lieutenants under ROTC
Highway Commissioner Russell A. Holden and U S Bureau of Public Roads engineer A R Purchase pressed for more staff to handle right of way investigations as federal funds may be threatened without action. They cited stringent measures from the Blatnik Committee and stressed the need for adequate personnel to ensure proper property acquisition controls. Vermont, though cleared of prior dishonest dealings, faces growing directives impacting all states.
Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan urged Governor Rockefeller to commute the death sentences of three youths in Sing Sing on first degree murder charges. A Hogan spokesman cited excessive violence on television in making the clemency appeal.
Colonie trustees voted to bar all pizza and potato chip trucks while allowing ice cream jinglers to operate. Residents complained the town is becoming a mobile Coney Island as John DeMarco spoke against the ice cream trucks after his license request for a pizza vender was denied.
In Williamstown Berkshire drag races and fights disrupted dances at Sands Springs. A nearby resident reported the events as he persuaded the selectmen to refuse permits for ongoing dances last night.
William G. Rhoads, assistant professor of economics at Williams College, has received a Ford Foundation grant to complete his doctoral dissertation at MIT. His thesis, Resource Valuation and Allocation, studies exhaustible resources such as oils and minerals.
Assessors say the tax rate drops from 128 to 29 under full and fair valuation, after tripling the old value. The rate ends up $3.75 higher than expected, with a new valuation by a commercial firm expected to lower the rate.
Virginia E. Swain a 19 year old Middlebury College sophomore operates a blue line print and specification copying service for architects from Maine. She learned the process from her father and handles billing taxes and supplies, working mainly during vacations. She plans to sell the business after graduation but will not simply close it, citing ongoing demand.
In Hollywood 20th Century Fox canceled Something's Got to Give after Marilyn Monroe's absences and firing. Dean Martin quit, Lee Remick replaced Monroe, and the studio warned the star system has spiraled out of control, costing Fox about 2 million dollars in film.
Middlebury College faced a delayed commissioning as 26 new second lieutenants awaited their uniforms. If present, Alice M. Couperus of Melrose Mass would join the ROTC graduates and the corps, becoming the first woman commissioned alongside men, to enter physical therapy in the U.S. Army.
The Supreme Court directed a New York federal three judge court to reconsider a challenge to the state legislature’s apportionment. WMCA and related individuals appeal a ruling that found no 14th Amendment violation in metropolitan area discrimination. The case follows a Michigan malapportionment ruling.
The American Legion presented a stainless steel whirlpool bath to the General Leonard F. Wing Memorial Hospital of the Soldiers' Home. Owen C. Williams stated the gift aims to ensure top care for comrades, accepted by Robert T. Holden on behalf of the board. The project, named the Commander’s Project, involved posts and Legionnaires statewide and followed a cookout hosted by Col. Edward H. Giles and his wife.
The thrift shop offers dishes four window screens curtains and a bath robe for men. It has requests for a 12 by 13 foot rug swimming trunks bathing suits dungarees and various paper back books. Open Fridays 2 to 5 p m and Saturdays 10 to noon. workers last week include Mrs Leah Cook Mrs Clifton Phillips Mrs Marjorie Hayes Mrs Ruth Hay and Mrs Charles Fienberg.
The notice lists subscription rates: six months eight dollars, one year fifteen dollars for general. servicemen one dollar per month. all others by mail one dollar sixty per month. one year fifteen dollars.
Vermont Development Department unveils a 20 year blueprint aiming for 600000 residents by 1982 with goals of per capita income rising 70 percent, gross product reaching 2 billion, jobs up to 225000, farm income up 45 percent, and tourist business tripling in 15 years. The plan emphasizes highway projects, Lake Champlain Waterway, agricultural policy changes, and broader statewide benefits over provincialism.
Washington AP The Kennedy administration invited proposals for a compromise on its health care plan for the aged. Sources said Ribicoff told the House Ways and Means Committee the plan should be an extension of Social Security and financed by a higher payroll tax.
Sparks Street Mall in Ottawa enters its third summer as traffic free three block section in a major shopping area. Merchants split on impact with some saying traffic removal hurts sales while surveys show local stores gain against outlying centers. Fire lanes remain to allow apparatus access with 76 stores lining the mall.
The Vermont chapter of International Flying Farmers was organized at Rutland Airport with 32 family members and 3 junior members. Robert Combs of Wells was elected president, Thomas Perry of Fair Haven vice president, and Charlotte Combs secretary treasurer. The group joins 41 other state chapters with headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, to promote agricultural aviation and family membership including junior members. The next meeting is set for July 7 at Post Mills Airport Fairlee with a picnic lunch.
Ford Motor Co withdrew from an industry wide pledge banning support or participation in auto races. Chrysler said the withdrawal makes the agreement inoperative while General Motors said it still endorses the pact. American Motors said it remains with the pac. Pontiac maintained racing victories despite the prior ban.
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