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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1962

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Convict Trio Breaks From Alcatraz In Noted Escape

SAN FRANCISCO AP The search for three bank robbers intensified after they vanished from Alcatraz Island Tuesday. Led by Frank Lee Morris 35 and brothers John 32 and Clarence Anglin 31 investigators fear they may have perished at sea or be hiding near the shoreline as a massive FBI coordinated hunt continues along Northern California.

San Francisco Alcatraz Island San Francisco Bay Olin Blackwell Frank Lee Morris John Clarence Anglin FBI California

Moslem Demands Evian Accords Be Observed

In Tunis Algerian Premier Youssef Ben Khedda rejects revising the Evian peace accords to grant Europe extra guarantees. He warns against maneuvers to undermine the accords and says real peace requires legal application of Evian. He cites insufficient French action to restore order and alleges complacency with colonialist extremists.

Tunis Youssef Ben Khedda Evian Ben Khedda Cairo France Algeria

For Rent Heated Four Room Apartment Grove Street

Classified ad promotes a heated four room apartment for rent on Grove Street with a contact number and emphasis on Banner Classified Ads as quick convenient and inexpensive to place. The note urges readers to dial 6300 to place ads.

Grove Street Tel

Bishop Joyce Warns of Utopian State at BCHS

Eighty six graduates received diplomas at the 4th annual commencement of Bennington Catholic High School led by Most Rev Robert F Joyce bishop of the Burlington diocese. Valedictorian Eva Lillian Paquin and salutatorian Gail Marie Vose were honored with medals for academic excellence. Msgr Harold T Field former Vermont Catholic Tribune editor delivered the address warning against a utopian state, urging graduates to stay God conscious. The class, listed with 1962 graduates, dedicated a memorial bulletin board for two classmates killed in a car accident.

Robert F. Joyce Burlington Bennington Catholic High School Eva Lillian Paquin Gail Marie Vose Harold T Field Vermont Catholic Tribune David Paul Alexander Susan Mary Archambeau Joyce Joan Atwood Ronald Emile Bisson Donald Paul Brodeur Lawrence Burdick Frances Paula Burgess Elizabeth Anne Burke

Meyer Opponent For Nomination To Be Named

In Brattleboro Vermont Democratic candidates for the U S Senate and House are expected to be announced Sunday. Former Representative William H Meyer plans to run for the seat held by Senator George D Aiken and will be challenged by an unnamed candidate. John M Spencer said the entrance of another senatorial candidate guarantees a primary contest and a Democratic nominee for U S Representative will announce at the meeting.

Bristol Firm Wins 502 Acre Peru Timber Bid

A. V. Johnson Lumber Co. of Bristol wins a 502 acre tract of timber in Peru within the Green Mountain National Forest on Bromley Mountain. The high bid of 46132.50 tops five competitors as bids opened in Rutland. Site inspection occurred May 22 with advertised timber price listed at 39000. Unsuccessful bidders include Smith Inc Brattleboro Cersosimo Lumber Northeast Wood Products and Martin Lumber.

Rutland Peru Forest Service A. V. Johnson Lumber Co Bristol Forest Supervisor Green Mountain National Forest Bromley Mountain Smith, Inc South Londonderry Cersosimo Lumber Co Brattleboro Northeast Wood Products Pownal and Martin Lumber Co Lake George N.Y Hap Good Pond

Bennington Trustees Move Slowly on Regulatory Authority

Bennington Village Trustees held an executive session to review bids for fire hose and discussed delaying a special meeting to overhaul the zoning ordinance and appoint a planning commission. A Boston trip fundraiser for Little League players proceeds with new donations and school bus support sought.

Bennington James B. Gibney Leo Nash Village Planning Board Arden Flint Town of Colonie N.Y Nash Aater George Ryan Vermont Supreme Court Gibney Boston North Street King Reid Lefevre Vermont

Kennedy Sees Pact in Laos Guide to Other Solutions

The stock market dropped in heavy trading as investors weighed whether prices would hold above the May lows. Ford and Xerox led declines while International Business Machines slid to a yearly low, with brokers unsure if a further slump would follow.

Kennedy Laos New York Wall Street Ford du Pont Xerox New York Stock Exchange

Laos Pact Talks Strain Unity As Unanimous Vote Looms

AP analysis notes Laos leaders from three factions form a neutral coalition led by Prince Souvanna Phouma with Souphanouvong and Phoumi Nosavan as deputy premiers. A troika clause requiring unanimous consent on defense interior police and foreign affairs could hinder government function despite U.S. pressure causing Phoumi to concede. Souphanouvong criticizes United States amid fragile gains.

Tokyo Laos Souvanna Phouma Souphan Defense

Mills Opposes Across The Board Tax Cut

Washington AP reports Rep Wilbur D. Mills chair of the House Ways and Means Committee says he does not back a universal tax cut. Mills notes he favors reducing total revenues while spending more than intake. Kennedy proposes next year’s tax cut to spur the economy and cut unemployment. Senator Eugene McCarthy says he may try to add a general tax cut to the Senate finance bill this year.

Washington House Way and Means Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Kennedy Congres Orly Eugene McCarthy D-Minn Senate Finance Committee Mills

Bike Passenger Killed in Crash

BELLOWS FALLS New Hampshire man 23 William F Biagiotti of Walpole died from a skull fracture after a motorcycle struck a stone wall on Prospect Hill Walpole He was a passenger on a motorcycle operated by James P Curtis Jr of Charlestown Curtis suffered cuts bruises and possible rib fractures

Bellows Falls William F. Biagiotti Walpole N.H Rockingham Memorial Hospital Prospect Hill Biagiotti James P Curtis Jr Charlestown Curtis

Adams Declines Run for Re election as Vermont Attorney General

Vermont Attorney General Charles J. Adams says he will not seek re election in the September primaries. The Waterbury lawyer, 45, will leave office in January to return to private practice after being appointed last January by Gov. Keyser following Thomas Debevoise’s resignation to join the Federal Power Commission. He stressed the decision was not an indication he would run this year.

Adams Waterbury Gov Keyser Thomas M. Debevoise Federal Power Commission

Hiring of Temporary Rodman Sparks Town Selectmen Furor

Selectman Daigneault denounces the choice of a local temporary worker for Maguire and Associates survey work citing favoritism and a son in law in the mix. Eldred defends action noting prior steps and cost savings while Kelley defends local hiring as practical.

Ton Daigneault Daigneault Leon R. Eldred Eldred Selectman Board Paul Kelley Kelley Donald Bett Clark's Woods Charles A. Maguire Boston Maguire Betit Richard van Santvoord van Santvoord Alma Langlois Paul

Kennedy Reiterates Laos Coalition Progress in Reply to Khrushchev

President Kennedy told Premier Khrushchev that Laos coalition government under Prince Souvanna Phouma marks a milestone. He urged continued Geneva talks, warning against disruptors, and said U.S. efforts will press for an independent neutral Laos with broad support. The reply was dated June 12 and released by the White House.

Washington Kennedy Khrushchev Laos National Unity Souvanna Phouma Vienna United States White House

Company Officer Called to Explain Estes Backing

Washington AP top officials of Commercial Solvents Co. were summoned to explain actions to a House subcommittee. Maynard C. Wheeler and William Leonhardt testified as hearings began, with possible others from the Agriculture Department expected to appear. Estes built a fertilizer empire financing grain contracts with government payments, then collapsed amid fraud indictments over nonexistent tanks and inflated deals. Commercial Solvents faces civil antitrust suit in Texas.

Washington Commercial Solvents Co Billie Sol Estes West Texas House Maynard C. Wheeler New York Chemical Company William Leonhardt Agriculture Department Eisenhower Estes New York

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Joyce BCHS Linda Jean Phillips Diana Marie Plante Michael Edward Powers Margaret Jean Raby Jean William Ratelle Kathleen Therese Robare Winfield Joseph Robinson Bishop Joyce Vincent J. Spinelli Gerard M. Brennan Joseph F. Wiseman Harold T. Field Barry Meyer Bristol Firm Fenway Park Henry Mallory Charles Bodine Central Vermont Public Service Corp Depot Street CVPSC Bodine Silver and Grandview Streets Silver Street Ormal Pierce Hilda Hurley Bennington Catholic Ward I David Carver Yale University David E. Bell Alan Cline Phoumi Souphanouvong Quin m Pholsena Heng Phongsavan Souvanna Prince Boun Oum Atty Charles J. Adams Geneva
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