Fortune's Merry Wheel The Lottery in America review
A critical take on John Samuel Ezell’s Fortune's Merry Wheel The Lottery in America. The reviewer lauds its thorough research and balanced scope while noting a catalogue like form and arguing that legalized lotteries often cost more than they raise and invite abuse. The analysis connects Ezell’s conclusions to the New Hampshire lottery debate and wider U.S. lottery history.
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Ezell
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Fortune
Harvard Press
United States
U.S
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
State runs lotteries rise amid reform and bingo growth
A historical survey traces how privately run lotteries dominated early finance, the rise of state control, and how moral pressures and reform movements shifted power. It notes dramatic cases like the Louisiana Lottery and later moves toward legalization including bingo and New Hampshire's state model.
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South
Congress
Louisiana
Ezell
New York
Charlotte Olmsted
Macmillan
Property site in Frankfort sold for tobacco in 1792
In Frankfort Kentucky the original capital site was sold for 300000 pounds of tobacco in 1792 just before Kentucky statehood. A local merchant bought the site from Gen James Wilkinson who had received it from Humphrey Marshall a lawyer writer and later U S Senator.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
James Wilkinson
Humphrey Marshall
U.S
Letter urges to keep Bennington Village in Union School District
Dr John Mook argues against separatist fears and urges voters to keep Bennington Village in the Union School District. He contends overcrowding exists nationwide, that joint effort can meet needs cheaply, and that adequate school housing and funding are essential for education and future prosperity.
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Bennington Village
Union School
Bennington
Vermont
Union District
John M. Mook
M.D. Crescent Boulevard
North Bennington native receives Army commendation medal
Lt. Col. Edward W. Corcoran of North Bennington, son of Mrs. William Corcoran, is awarded the Army commendation medal for meritorious service at Fort Gordon Georgia. A NBHS and Norwich University graduate, he served in Europe in World War II and Korea, and later led the Hawaiian Armed Services Police.
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Edward W. Corcoran
William Corcoran
U.S. Army
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Norwich University
Corcoran
Military Police Corps
Army
Korea
Doris White
Col. Corcoran
Fort Gordon
Citizens Advisory Committee
Georgia
Armed Forces
United States Army
Beavers Stir Big Dam Problem in Vermont Timberlands
The article reports beaver activity causing extensive flooding of timberland across Green Mountain National Forest and Bennington County. Officials note 1 200 acres flooded by beavers over 10 15 years versus 12 by fire, with impacts on water supply and wildlife. Prices for pelts have collapsed, reducing trapping. The Forest Service builds roads and removes dams to steer beavers away from critical areas, while state and private landowners receive aid to curb beaver damage.
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National Forest
Bennington County
George W. Davis
State Fish and Game Department
Montpelier
Jesse Watson
Junior A
Shaftsbury
Higgins
Beaver Dam
Charles E. Dewey
A. J. Dewey & Sons
Bennington Lumber Company
Woodford
Dewey
Harwood
Watson
Davis
New York
Forest Service
Sandgate-Rupert Road
Hoosick Falls High School awards presented in ceremony
Hoosick Falls Central High School held its annual awards ceremony in the Central School auditorium with Principal Philip Leonard presenting honors. Students received music pins, future teachers pins, class numerals, and honor pins across 7th through 12th grades, plus stamp drive awards and a standing ovation for exchange student Rita Ghibaudo. Leonard noted Ghibaudo passed Regents exams with high marks and will tour the U.S. before returning to Italy. Guidance counselor Leslie Lisenbarth will leave for a Florida teaching post next fall.
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N.Y
Central School
Philip Leonard
Rita Ghibaudo
Turin
Italy
Leslie Lisenbarth
Florida
U.S. Air Force
Rain Returns as Area Recovers from Record Dry Year
After a severe drought, recent rains ease hardship for farmers. U S Weather Bureau observer Paul Bohne notes 1962 was the driest year since 1953 with 29.19 inches, far below normal. 4-H agent Bud Edgerton says the rain is a lifesaver, hay is recovering, and oat and corn crops look excellent though overall yields may still lag.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Bennington
Bohne
James A
Bud) Edgerton
Bennington County
Edgerton
Warren Wire Company Sold To New York Firm
Warren Wire Company announces the sale of Warren Wire and its subsidiaries Wire Company of America to General Cable Corp of 730 3rd Ave New York NY. President John R Cook says the deal should close in late July and will likely improve job security and continuity of staff while connecting to a stronger diversified parent.
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Wire Company of America
General Cable Corp
3Rd Ave
New York
N.Y
John R. Cook
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Cook
Vermont
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