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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1962

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Jackie Kennedy Gifts Art Classroom to Indian Children

Jacqueline Kennedy presented a portable American schoolroom with art materials to Indian children in New Delhi. Indira Gandhi accepted the octagonal prefabricated room, part of American art education efforts. Gandhi gave dolls and paintings to Kennedy. crowds cheered as Kennedy toured a boys’ rehabilitation home.

New Delhi India APM Jacqueline Kennedy Indira Gandhi Nehru Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy America U.S Child Cooperative Center

Secret Army Attacks Amid Evian Peace Talks Progress

In Algiers dawn assault by secret army terrorists on a French riot police barracks lasted about 15 minutes as residents watched. Officials reported no immediate casualty figures while violence also killed four Muslims and wounded others. Peace talks in Evian continued despite hurdles on cease-fire and provisional government makeup with debates over rebel troop roles and amnesty.

Algiers Secret Army Evian Algeria Secret

Vermont schools weigh new state aid formula plan

The Vermont State School Directors Association outlined a revised state aid formula to the State Board of Education. The plan would raise annual state aid from 5.2 million to 7–8 million dollars, with regional meetings to discuss implementation. The proposal bases aid on an equalized grand list and includes basic need and local effort components plus a flat state grant.

Ion Nichols Ussda Board Board of Equalization VSSDA

Job Training Bill Prompts Fresh Economic Questions

Washington reports the three year manpower training bill aims to map needed skills via a labor department survey and to create training programs where shortages exist. With unemployment above 4.5 million, rapid automation and a growing workforce pose a central challenge for policy makers.

Washington Congress Secretary of Labor

State approves final aid payment for Bennington plant

Water Resources Commissioner Reinhold W. Thieme announced Vermont has approved a final payment of 173,937.30 to the Town of Bennington for its 1.7 million sewage treatment plant. Total state aid for the project reaches 326,879.78, the eighth facility built under the program, with work planned next spring in Rutland and Bellows Falls.

Montpelier AP Water Resources Reinhold W. Thieme Bennington Thieme Rutland Bellows Falls

Utility Line Repairs Near Completion

Officials from New England Telephone and Telegraph Co and Central Vermont Public Service Corp say line repairs are nearly finished. A 7 am report shows 12 lines and 64 stations still out, with full service expected by noon. Main toll line north of Arlington is operating. downtown Bennington street lights remain out but should return this evening. Crews worked overnight to restore service.

New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Central Vermont Public Service Corp Harry G. Marshall Arlington Marshall Jack F. Lowre Vermont Lowre Bennington

Truck Hits Town Hall Knocks Out Power in Moretown

A truck skidded on snow on Route 100 and rammed the Moretown town hall, shearing a pole and taking out high tension lines. Police say Walter P. Lee, 21, of Somerville, Massachusetts lost control. damage to vehicle and building totaled $1,000. Lee was not injured.

Moretown Vermont Walter P. Lee Somerville Mass Lee

Pre-Village Meeting Tonight in County Courthouse

A pre village meeting in the County Courthouse at 7 30 p m will discuss the Village Report and warning articles. Copies of the report will be available at the Village Clerk’s office and at the meeting. Village President Donald C Hicks will moderate with trustees present as preparation for the village meeting next Tuesday.

Donald C. Hicks Village Caucus Hicks

Kennedy enters Sen. race in Massachusetts

Edward M. Kennedy launches his bid for the Senate seat held by his late brother John F. Kennedy. He vows a vigorous Democratic path against Edward J. McCormack Jr while facing Republican George Cabot Lodge and Laurence Curtis. Kennedy pledges a “new image” for Massachusetts and expects charges due to his family ties.

Edward Kennedy Bay State Senate Boston Edward M Ted) Kennedy Edward J. McCormack Jr John F. Kennedy Kennedy Esplanade Charles River Joan McCormack U.S Benjamin A. Smith George Cabot Lodge Laurence Curtis, R. Mass. Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge United Nations Massachusetts Ambassador Lodge Henry Cabot Kennedys John F. Fitzgerald Robert F Democratic Party

Start to Meet Competition Plans for Main Street Rebuild

A Greater Bennington Association merchants meeting described the Main Street reconstruction as the cheapest urban land renewal. Property owners discuss two large blocks damaged by fires and new shopping centers opening nearby. Sammy Vincent urged aggressive planning and cited Pittsfield lessons, while back lots get landscaping and rear entrances planned.

Greater Bennington Association Merchants’ Bureau Bennington Road Manchester Wilmington Sammy Vincent Pittsfield Mass Vincent Merchant’s Bureau GBA Massachusetts Adams Clothes Harte Main Street Evans News Fashion Fair Evans

Little Hope For Accord On Test Ban

Geneva AP reports exploratory talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko failed to spark real hope for a nuclear test ban treaty. U.S. officials see chance to block spread of nuclear arms instead. Rusk and Gromyko recorded no progress on Berlin. Berlin talks to continue separately.

Geneva Andrei A. Gromyko U.S Soviet Union Kennedy United Staes Dean Rusk Lord Home Gromyko Berlin Rusk U Thant U.N

Keyser to Meet With Ginsburg on RR Impasse

Gov. Keyser meets Rutland Railway president William I. Ginsburg to shape a unified state stance against abandonment. He plans to brief New York officials, notes ICC hearings begin next week, and outlines a restoration plan after talks with a 15 member advisory panel and an external survey team.

Rutland Keyser William I. Ginsburg New York State Interstate Commerce Commission New York Florida Coverdale and Colpitts Rutland Railway S. M. Rodgers William S. Ginsburg F. Ray Keyser Jr

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