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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1962
Page
1
Washington debate grows as U S considers resuming atmospheric nuclear tests. Proponents argue tests extend knowledge and weapon production to preserve deterrence, while opponents fear fallout and a renewed arms race. Public protests span democratic and communist contexts.
Hope Daniels of Faith Hope and Charity, the nation's oldest triplets, died at Farmingham Union Hospital. Surviving sisters Annie Faith MacDonnell and Norah Charity Murphy live at Cushing Hospital. Funeral plans were not announced. The sisters, widowed, drew attention from a baby show at age three weeks and have been celebrated by leaders worldwide. Their life philosophy: be serene in today, for tomorrow is today.
Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and six other astronauts toured the United Nations headquarters in New York after a reception by Acting Secretary General U Thant. The party, including Adlai Stevenson and U.S. delegation members, received standing ovations from staff and visitors during the tour.
Senator Winston L. Prouty of Vermont argues a 40 percent cut in the Agricultural Conservation Program will handicap his state. He notes Congress authorized 250 million for the year ending June 30 while the administration seeks 150 million for the new year starting July 1. Continuous coverage continues on page 2.
Union Carbide Benning ton plant raises hourly wages 6 percent to 8 cents, effective Monday, affecting 220 workers. Plant manager Harlow C. Matz cites policy alignment with area wage reviews and current economic conditions. Upgrade plans include 70 new positions, with 50 filled and 20 to come, plus relocations and renovations such as a new finishing department, machine shop, and updated service offices.
Town selectmen announce release of 28300 retainer to William H. Morse Construction Co for the sewage interceptor line as final state aid payment of about 172000 is expected. Discussion covers pump malfunction blame, valve replacements and financial responsibility between Morrissey and the subcontractor after an executive session.
Bennington Town voters will decide Tuesday by ballot on a 750 dollar appropriation to support the Regional Highway Council. The council, formed to address southwestern Vermont road needs amid New York and interstate developments, outlines its work and past actions including support for a 25 million highway bond and studies on bypass routes and long-range planning.
Union members at Printing Specialties and Paper Products Local 534 protest in temps just above freezing on day five of the strike against Ben-Mont. About 30 pickets, aided by potential help from Boston area unions, prepare for negotiations with the company as state mediator Raymond Daniels warns arbitration unlikely on day one.
In Jamica Bay search crews recover parts of the $54 million Boeing 707 from icy waters as they seek the flight recorder and clues to the American Airlines No. 1 crash that killed all 95 aboard. Strong theories persist without definitive evidence yet.
Pittsburgh AP report says steel contract negotiators failed to reach an agreement on a basic industry contract. Talks recessed until after May 1 following a brief night session on the 13th day of formal negotiations. R Conrad Cooper of U S Steel announced employment security as the central issue.
President Kennedy said the United States will resume atmospheric atomic tests by late April unless a firm Soviet test ban agreement is reached within the month. He offered a Geneva summit if Moscow accepts the ban during the general disarmament talks starting March 14.
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