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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1962
Page
2
Governor Keyser appointed Robert C. Schwartz as a new member of the Vermont Personnel Board, succeeding John Wackerman the former Social Welfare Commissioner.
A loaded milk truck and a St Johns burial and a Lamoille County locomotive collided Tuesday at a grade crossing. No injuries were reported. Engineer Lyman Dunn of Lyndonville and truck driver Henry Symonds of Hardwick said their views were blocked by a house near the crossing.
Police say Maynard Baker of Stowe was uninjured when his pulpwood truck struck the Rutland Railway underpass on Route 2. The impact spilled cargo and weakened supports, sending beams dislodged and traffic tied up for over an hour while officials plan safety inspections.
Putney based Experiment purchases the Sandanona estate on the Brattleboro Dummerston line for use as an international evaluation orientation and training center for Peace Corps volunteers. The property borders Rudyard Kipling’s former home, where he stayed while writing Jungle Books. A group of 29 trainees completed an eight week program here in September and now serve in East Pakistan.
Albany reports the fiscal committees backed Gov. Rockefeller’s 2.6 billion dollar budget with only minor cuts, awaiting approval in both houses next week for the fiscal year starting April 1. In Troy, Julia Howard Bush’s will reveals an estate over 6 million, mostly Travelers Insurance stock, with large bequests to Troy institutions and charities. She dies at 89 on February 11.
Berkshire reports a 7:30 p.m. March 8 hearing led by Dr. Harold Stein city health commissioner to discuss fluoridating the water. Two fluoridation petitions sit with the city council as state officials water engineers and city bodies prepare to attend. A separate note from Williamstown says a Warsaw Poland ski film show by Mr and Mrs John Jay was cancelled without apology amid Nordic championships coverage. Pittsfield council votes to seek 191 545 federal funds for urban renewal planning with total project cost near 1 818 750. City housing authority and a consulting firm outline redevelopment in west central Pittsfield with state share possible.
Howard D. Dunbar VII U S Navy petty officer in charge at Subic Bay Philippines named Man-of-the-Month for February. He is praised by Capt Fairchild for leadership efficiency and willingness to work after hours. Dunbar attended Bennington High School and St Joseph Business College. He joined the Navy in 1946 and has served on multiple ships and bases.
The Manchester Congregational Church hosts a Churchmen's Forum at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday March 4 inviting Congregational laymen from Bennington Rutland counties to discuss churchmanship and Christian responsibility led by Rev. Wallace C Short with a supper to follow and small group discussions afterward.
Gov. Keyser proposes Rutland and Vermont join in a cooperative effort to obtain federal subsidies and preserve Mohawk Airline service. He met with airline reps and city officials to boost lagging passenger traffic, warning that loss of service may be permanent if traffic does not rise. Mohawk says Rutland schedule averages three passengers daily and costs about 30000 a year.
Governor Keyser said Washington County plans an out patient TB treatment program by April 1 if federal cooperation is secured. He asked Abraham Ribicoff to provide a physician for several months while a permanent head for the Barre clinic is recruited, with staff as of September.
Bennington Free Library screens three films on Thursday March 8 at 7 30 p m Journey into Spring explores English countryside animal pond and plant life Yours for a Song shows 24 bird species attracted to a yard until June 1963 was approved by the 1961 General Assembly Lure of the North surveys northern Ontario lake country fishing and wildlife scenes Representatives of organizations are invited to learn how films can be obtained for club use Frank Lillie will discuss free public library service
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