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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1962
Page
7
The court, in a unanimous decision, said a property owner near an airport is entitled to compensation when low-flying planes render a home unlivable. Justices split 7-2 on who pays, with the majority saying airport operators pay and a dissent arguing the federal government should.
In Berkeley the California Republican Assembly backed its 1962 ticket with Nixon winning the gubernatorial endorsement over Joseph C. Shell by 263 to 176. The vote split over the Birch Society, with the body denouncing founder Robert Welch while Nixon urged disassociation. He lamented the watered down resolution.
CHICAGO AP The nation's top educators call for a major reform of schooling. Oliver J. Caldwell of the U S Office of Education proposes extending free public education from 12 to 14 years with two years of semiprofessional or vocational training or advanced academic work. He also suggests creating four year liberal arts colleges and basing graduate and professional study on 18 years of schooling instead of 16. He argues the current 12 year program cannot keep pace with rapid growth of knowledge.
Army officials at Fort Bragg may decide in days how many of the 550 men in a New Hampshire National Guard unit are on a hunger strike. The 4th Howitzer Battalion members have refused to reveal details as they seek release dates.
Reporters gather in the academy theater as the 34th annual Oscar nominations are announced amid questions about omissions and snubs. Debates focus on why certain veterans and performers were overlooked while others were recognized, with industry insiders seeking clarity on the selection process.
Bloomington Illinois reports State Farm Mutual Insurance Co introduces a Good Student discount program for Vermont motorists. Eligible full time high school through university students 16 to 25 may qualify by top 20 percent class rank a B grade or higher or Dean's List honors. The 20 percent discount applies starting March 1 and aims at high scholastic achievement.
Dr. Mark R. Shibles of the University of Maine told 100 educators at Goddard College that northern New England must launch vision driven programs to attract and retain qualified teachers. He warned of aging staff, rising retirements, and suggested higher starting salaries and broader fringe benefits to meet 1960s demand. Weston A. Cate Jr of the Vermont Education Association outlined next steps and urged a bold new program from Vermont State Colleges to boost teacher preparation and state aid.
Clement Walker secretary treasurer of the Bennington Co operative Savings and Loan Association Bennington has been appointed to the 1962 Investments and Mortgage Lending Committee of the United States Savings and Loan League announced by M L Dye president of the league The committee studies new practices in mortgage loan procedures and the league represents more than 4800 savings associations and cooperative banks.
AP reports from Olympia that steelhead fishing proves an expensive hobby for husbands. Robert C. Meigs of the Washington State Game Department calculates costs at 3.10 dollars per pound, about 31 dollars for a ten pound fish, with 67 250 fishermen spending roughly 3 365 900 dollars annually on tackle boats motors food lodging and transportation.
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