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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1962

Page

2

Brattleboro Lawyer Files for Vermont Attorney General Race

Brattleboro lawyer John S. Burgess aged 42 announced his candidacy for Vermont attorney general in the Republican primary set for September. Burgess, two term Windham County states attorney, says the office should be returned to the people of Vermont. Incumbent Charles J. Adams will not seek a full term. Senator Robert B. Eldredge is weighing a run.

Brattleboro John S. Burgess Burgess Windham County Vermont Charles J. Adams Keyser Robert B. Eldredge Washington

Vermont Liquor Stores See 6 Percent Sales Gain

Vermont state liquor stores report first 11 months of the fiscal year show sales at 11 11.7 million up 671 427 from last year. Revenue to the state coffers rises by 2.8 million, about six percent above the prior period. Burlington patrolman James M. Scott, 26, credited with saving Catherine Bessette, 35, after her car plunged into Burlington harbor. He dived, rescued her, and helped recover the submerged car.

Montpelier Vermont Department of Liquor Control Burlington Burlington Harbor James M. Scott Scott Catherine Bessette

Middlebury Schools and College Team Teaching Study

Middlebury public schools and Middlebury College join in a cooperative study of team teaching under college sponsorship. Four school staffers will attend the eight week Harvard Lexington Summer Program focusing on administration evaluation of instruction supervision and related topics.

Middlebury Middlebury College

Barne Barre Vermont Fallout Levels Remain Low

Radioactive readings across Vermont show insignificantly low fallout during June 7 to 20. Barre Geiger samples range 5.0 to 11.0 micro-microcuries per liter, Morton 8.2 for June 7-14, Marlboro 11.3 for June 5-12, while nationwide estimates peak at 32.4 micro-microcuries in Boise Idaho on June 15.

Barre Vermont Geiger Counter Harry B. Ashe Health Department Industrial Hygiene Division Morton Adak Anchorage Kodiak Nome St. Paul Alaska Miami Fla New Orleans Helena Montana Dover Delaware Spokane Wash Boise Idaho

Vermont proposes larger school districts to boost supervision

Education Commissioner A John Holden backs forming larger administrative units under one board of directors. The plan aims to improve supervision by superintendents, enable specialized assistants, and integrate high schools with elementary schools within the same system.

Montpelier A. John Holden Vermont Education Department Vermont Future Holden Education Board

RPI Professor Returns Jury Payment in New York

RPI professor Harold T. Butler refused the jury duty payment of 5.80 dollars, returning the check to Rensselaer County Treasurer James M. Brahan. He stated he would feel silly to be paid for a service he did not render and affirmed his citizen duties.

Troy RPI Harold T. Butler Rensselaer James M. Brahan United States Butler

Life Expectancy To Be 100 Predicts Medical Breakthrough

Dr Maurice L Tainter of Sterling Drug predicts life expectancy could reach 100 by 2000 at an advanced chemistry conference. He traces increases from ancient times to today and attributes gains to medical advances. Albany officials seek demolition to remove dangerous structures amidSouth Mall redevelopment disputes.

Troy Maurice L. Tainter Sterling Research Board Sterling Drug Co Tainter

Berkshire graduation marks first ceremony at Mt Greylock Regional

Williamstown Mt Greylock Regional High held its first commencement last night awarding 50 graduates in 23 categories. Barbara Steuerwald won five awards as Superintendent Principal Paul J. McDonald presented honors. Leon W. Keyes of Worcester was named drafting and related subjects instructor at Regional Vocational High School earning 6000 dollars annually.

Williamstown Mt. Greylock North Adams Leon W. Keyes Worcester Regional Vocational High School

McCormack signature drive near North Adams and arts grant to Pommer

In North Adams, students from several Boston colleges will gather signatures for Edward J. McCormack in a full day drive. McCormack could face Ted Kennedy in a primary if he collects enough support. In Williamstown, Williams College art professor Richard Pommer received a Graham Foundation scholarship grant to fund a book on 18th century Italian architecture.

North Adams Boston Edward J. McCormack McCormack Ted Kennedy Springfield Williamstown Graham Foundation For Advanced Studies In the Fine Arts Richard Pommer Williams College Pommer

Scout Troop 31 to Build Own Headquarters in Shaftsbury

Scout Troop 31 plans a new meeting hut at the Shaftsbury skating rink after receiving a Quonset hut from Eagle Square Mfg. Co. The project, led by Scoutmaster Ed Chahanovich, starts June 26 at 5 30 p.m. with mothers auxiliary providing refreshments. Fathers and others with hammer or tool loans are invited to help.

Shaftsbury Boy Scout Troop Eagle Square Mfg. Co Stockbridge Ed Chahanovich Chahanovich Mother’s Auxiliary

Early humans blamed for modern aches in posture piece

Washington based report notes a medical symposium discussion by doctors linking shoulder, foot and low back pain to prehistoric man. Dr Harold Sofield cites arm swing from tree dwelling as causing tendon wear while Dr Leo Miller describes load distribution on the foot and common disturbances. Dr P M Girard ties upright posture to low back injuries.

Washington UPI Medicine At Work Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Harold A. Sofield Oak Park Ill Leo F. Miller Chicago P. M. Girard Dallas, Tex

Governors from three states oppose National Guard cuts

Connecticut Governor John Dempsey Vermont Governor F Ray Keyser and Rhode Island Governor John A Notte unite against the Kennedy administration plan to reduce National Guard and Reserve forces by 58 000. They say any change requires gubernatorial approval and cite tense international conditions as a reason for opposition ahead of the 43rd Infantry Division summer training at Camp Drum New York.

Camp Drum N. Y Connecticut Vermont John A. Notte Rhode Island John Dempsey F. Ray Keyser Guard National Guard Notte Wesley Powell New Hampshire Defense Robert McNamara Hershey Pa New York Post

Hoosick Falls Prom Tonight at Central School Cafeteria

The Hoosick Falls Junior Prom will feature special decorations and an announced selected queen. Cortland Cottrell's Orchestra will provide music for dancing from 9 to 12, with tickets on sale for students and spectators.

Hoosick Falls Central School Cortland Cottrell

Prize Marine Film Will Show at Bennington YMCA

The U S Marine Corps Academy award winning film Force in Readiness will be shown at the Bennington YMCA at 2 p m on Thursday June 28 sponsored by the Marine Corps recruiting office in Troy Admission is free and open to all After the screening Staff Sergeant Filion from Troy will present another film followed by a discussion period

U. S. Marine Corps Bennington Marine Corps Recruiting Office Troy Filion

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