Union School voting rules reviewed for regional high school bond
Directors of the Mt. Anthony Union School District reviewed voting day procedures for a 1.65 million bond to fund a new regional high school. Six polling places will open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with district staff administering balloting and a Civil Authority panel handling checklist additions and absentee ballot deadlines.
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Mt. Anthony Union
Bennington Graded
Bennington
Greater
Simpson Proposes State Education Aid Plan in Vermont
Rep W Arthur Simpson says he has a funding method for a state aid to education bill estimated at 3.5 million. Plan reportedly includes raising rooms and meals tax from 3 to 5 percent to finance aid and creates an equalization board to allocate funds to towns. Gov Hoff says he would oppose aid portion this session but not disagree with Simpson and noted the absence of Simpson from recent Planning Council meetings.
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Philip H. Hoff
Simpson
Silence and secrecy clash over intelligence sources
Mahon warns that revealing what has been found makes it easier for enemies to locate sources, pinpoint intelligence activities, and dry up information. Officials say democratic openness risks aiding Soviet moves in Cuba, and the administration could cite the speech to curb staff briefings to reporters.
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Cuba
Mahon
Three Breaks Probed by Vermont Police
Police report multiple early Thursday burglaries in Bennington area under investigation. Best Restaurant owners Leonard and Mrs Johnson say liquor and cash were taken after a smashed glass door. Gardener's General Store and Garage suffered a break in with nothing missing. Art Ward's Store on Ben Mont Ave also investigated with inventory showing two revolvers cigarettes and wrist watches stolen. New York State Police suspect links to a Hoosick Falls burglary where power tools and equipment worth about 800 dollars were taken.
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Pownal Center
Vermont
Leonard Johnson
Gardener
Art Ward
Ben Mont Ave
Bennington Village
New York State
L & S Lumber Co
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Grand Ole Opry Stars Die in Plane Crash Near Camden
Grand Ole Opry stars led by Hawkshaw Hawkins were killed in a plane crash near Camden Tennessee on a Wednesday. Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas were possibly part of the troupe with Hawkins and his wife Jean Shepard among the party. The group had been staying at the Pico Motel and Cabins in Rutland in 1952 when the Dunns, new owners of the motel, hosted them. They had entertained travelers at the Fort Warren Drive In Theater in Castleton and rehearsed on the motel lawn. Hawkins was noted for quinquetrimmed jackets.
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Hawkshaw Hawkins
Grand Ole Opry
Patsy Cline
Cowboy Copas
Camden
Tenn
Pico
Rutland
LeRoy H. Dunn
Bennington
Dunns
Hawkins
Jean Shepard
Opry
Miss Cline
Copas
Fort Warren
Guantanamo Defenses Improved Says Navy Official
Rear Adm. Peter Corradi told an Associated General Contractors convention that Guantanamo Bay is better defended now than ever before. He noted that 800 workers have been laboring since the Cuban crisis began to fortify the base in Cuba.
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New York
Peter Corradi
U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Cuba
Corradi
Navy
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Associated General Contractors
Bennington Briefs Highlights Local School and Community Events
The Bennington area hosts a busy slate from cookie sales and scholarships to elections and dances. Girl Scout cookies go on sale Saturday at 9 a.m chaired by Mrs. Francis Latis with scout mothers assisting. Stephen J. Rallis, Bennington High School graduate, is among 19 Vermont students receiving Harvard College scholarships. School superintendents met in Castleton as Leon E. Wagner and Allan J. Heath announced no classes Tuesday at Molly Stark Beech Street and Woodford schools due to Union High School meetings. Voting for Greater Bennington voters takes place 11 a.m. in Molly Stark and Woodford for Woodford residents. Prospect Mountain Ski Club hosts a dance at Mt. Anthony Country Club Saturday night with dancing and trophy prizes. Robert Smith of WindSor State Prison addresses Arlington educators on Vermont’s need for an Intermediate Security Institution for Youthful Offenders from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, a public service by local church committees. Iron Kettle weekend special features Y% fried chicken dinner for $1.60 in ADV March 8.
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Bennington
Shaftsbury
Woodford
Pownal
North Pownal
Board of Civil Authority of the Union District
Catherine Dermody
Bennington Cooperative Savings and Loan Association
South Street
Waldo C. Holden
Board of
Stephen H. Gilman
Greater Bennington
Franklin P. Jones
North Bennington
Fred Welling
Robert Wilcox
Wesley Bump
Charles Dewey
Stephen J. Rallis
Vermont
Harvard College
Bennington High School
James Rallis
Weeks St
Leon E. Wagner
Bennington Southwest
Molly Stark
Beech Street
Robert Smith
Windsor State Prison
Fisher Memorial
Arlington
Missions and Social Action Committees
Congregational Churches
Bennington County
Mt. Anthony Union
Greater
Union High School
Bennington Graded
Robert M. Wilson
Arthur S. Faris
Faris
Finland routs United States 11-3 in World Amateur Hockey
In Stockholm Finland crushed the United States 11-3 in the World Amateur Ice Hockey Championship group A opener. The Finns built a 3-1 lead in the first period and extended to 9-2 by the second, while penalties kept the Americans pinned in their zone.
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Stockholm
Finland
United States
Russia
Kindergarten Registration Open for Bennington Village
Bennington Village announces kindergarten registration for children born in 1958 living within the village. Registration at the Elementary School on Park Street runs 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. A doctor's vaccination certificate is required. nonresident births need a birth certificate copy.
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Bennington
Park Street
Allan J. Heath
Heath
Sunderland and surrounding area obituaries note multiple deaths
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. William F Hayden of Sunderland East Arlington age 86 at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington widow of 1900 marriage longtime resident forelady at Bottom and Torrance plant now Thomson Mfg Co survived by husband son Harry six grandchildren niece and grandniece services at Federated Church East Arlington burial Evergreen Arlington. Arlington Barbara Higgins wife of Joseph Higgins died at Albany Medical Center moved to Richmond Hills funeral in Richmond Hills. Peru William Millington Londonderry native and brother of Mrs Arthur Kelton died in Pottsville mining engineer served as trustee and director in fraternal groups funeral at Trinity Church Survivors include wife a son Daniel K and two daughters plus sister Lorraine and an aunt in Pottsville.
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Sunderland
William F. Hayden
Eleanor Elizabeth Burt
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington
George M
Minnie Shuffleton Burt
Sunderland-East
Arlington
Bottom & Torrance
Thomson Mfg. Co
Hayden
Federated Church of East Arlington
Enterprise Society
Harry W. Hayden
Mack Molding Co
Harold C. Peart
Noreen Peart
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home
Federated Church
Barbara Higgins
Joseph Higgins
Albany Medical Center
Leo F., Kearns
Lefferts Boulevard
Richmond Hills
N.Y
Higgins
Peru
William Parks Millington
Londonderry
Arthur Kelton
Pottsville
Kelton
Benjamin F. Millington
Millington
Trinity Church
Daniel K
North Hills
Philadelphia
Lorraine Kelton
Route 5 Group
Agricultural and Auditing Committee
The
State Assn
Robert M. Surdam
Williams College
National Commercial Bank and Trust Co
Albany
National Bank of Detroit
Mich
Grosse Point
Surdam
Lemoyne McClellan
Eagle Bridge
Old Methodist Church
First United Church
Old Troy Conference Academy
Green Mountain Junior College
Green Mountain College
van Rensselaer Lodge
F&am
Hoosick Falls Health Center
Hoosick Falls Cemetery Association
Hoosick Falls Committee For Industry
Richard C
Jean) Hanson
Hancock
Mass
Harold S
Barbara) Frederickson
Eagle Mills
Lillian Slocum
Troy
Rural voters weigh tuition costs and union high school
Mt Anthony Union School District leaders urge approval of a new union high school and a merger with Bennington Graded District to reduce per pupil costs. They warn tuition outlays rise with enrollment and local transport and continuity issues loom for rural students.
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Benhi
Wilson
Bendi
I B Surdam Bank Leader Dies in Hoosick Falls
I B Surdam aged 77 of 9 Richmond Ave Hoosick Falls dies in Cambridge hospital after a 62 year banking career rising from clerk to president of Peoples National Bank of Hoosick Falls and later Peoples First National Bank after a 1931 merger. He chaired local boards and funded Green Mountain College projects. Funeral private. Contributions to Heart Fund.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
L Burke Surdam
Richmond Ave
Rensselaer County
Mary McClellan
Cambridge
Surdam
Old Peoples’ National Bank of
Peoples’ First National Bank
National Commercial Bank and Trust Co
Albany
Green Mountain College
Poultney
Mr. Surdam
S, Burke Surdam Sr
Anna (Phillips) Surdam
Cheney Memorial Free Library
Permanent Savings and Loan Association
Townsend Memorial Fund, Inc
Rensselaer County Food Committee
Samaritan Hospital
Troy
Rensselaer County Bankers Association
Maple Grove Cemetery
Heart Fund
Pro-Nasser revolt in Syria gains limited traction
Rebels led by Col Abdullah Jabrini and allied with Lt. Col Abdul Hamid Serraj claim internal security leadership roles as they advocate positive neutrality and uphold UN charter. The movement, linked to Baathist influence, seeks strong ties to Egypt but not guaranteed union, amid Syria’s post UAR unrest and December 1961 elections followed by a new army revolt.
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Abdullah Jabrini
Jabrini
Nasser
Abdul Hamid Serraj
Egypt
Damascus
Syria
U.A.R. A
Arab “Baath
Socialist Party
Baghdad
U.A.R
Iraq
United Arab Republic
Bennington Man Fined For Speeding In Municipal Court
Ross C. Wilson 55 of North Bennington was fined 20.10 after pleading guilty to speeding. He was stopped February 28 on Vermont 67A by state police.
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Ross C. Wilson
North Bennington
Vermont
Hospital Notes Admissions List For Area Residents
Long list of admissions includes Mrs Caroline Mason of East Arlington Mr Henry Cherbonneau of Manchester Center Mr Arthur Davids of Manchester Mrs Shirley Jones of South Pownal Duane Mattison of Arlington Mrs Sheila Bierwirth of North Bennington Master Christopher Barry Mrs Lila Stockwell of Bennington Mrs Grace Barber of Shaftsbury Mrs Gail Batease Mrs Joyce Guerard of North Bennington Miss Cynthia Dufresne of Pownal Center Abel Harrington Sr of Shaftsbury Donald Blake of Bennington Mrs Etta Russell and son Mrs Elizabeth Murphy of White Creek NY Mr and Mrs Howard Goodrich of Arlington twin sons born March 7 Mr and Mrs James Moon of 231 North St son born March ee
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Caroline Mason
East Arlington
Henry Cherbonneau
Manchester Center
Arthur Davids
Manchester
Shirley Jones
South Pownal
Duane Mattison
Arlington
Sheila Bierwirth
North Bennington
Christopher Barry
Lila Stockwell
Bennington
Grace Barber
Shaftsbury
Gail Batease
Joyce Guerard
Cynthia Dufresne
Pownal Center
Abel Harrington Sr
Donald Blake
Etta Russell
Elizabeth Murphy
White Creek
N.Y
Howard Goodrich
R.D
James Moon
North St
Stock Averages Reported At Noon In Albany
The noon figures from Dow Jones Bache & Co show the composite average at 239.09 with a 4.55 point rise. Industrials sit at 673.19 up 1.76, railroads at 151.73 up 12, and utilities at 134.12 down 39.
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Dow-Jones—Bache & Co
Albany
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