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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
2
More than 2,000 people in the greater Burlington area received free federal surplus foods last month though fewer than half were on state or city welfare rolls. Officials say the program, on a sliding income scale, helps families stretch food dollars during unemployment or low income periods.
Dr Ashley Montagu argued here Wednesday night that women are naturally superior to men across lifespan, endurance and strength. He called male dominance a myth rooted in antiquity and traditional gender roles, noting women cope better with life stresses and emotional demands.
Burlington residents learned last week that the so called hot crockery found by a St Johns bury family is considered safe by state and federal health officials. Dr Paul Eliner of the University of Vermont notes the initial beta radiation measurement was misread and the dishes, while radioactive, pose no health threat. A joint statement from state officials confirms the radiation is not alarming and supports Public Health Service findings.
Montpelier AP Speaker Franklin S. Billings Jr suggests May for adjournment, aligning with Gov Hoff who calls for May 15. Senate leader Sen John H. Boylan forecasts a mid June finish, saying the omnibus appropriations bill will take until early June to review for the next two fiscal years.
Gov Hoff considers asking federal disaster aid to Vermont farmers hit by hay and feed shortages. Indications point to a serious hay shortage in Northeastern Vermont and in Chittenden Washington and Rutland counties. Relief would include hay and corn at reduced freight rates for disaster areas. Hoff asks Vermont disaster committee to assess shortages.
In a fifth vote since May 1961 Greenwich Central School District residents chose an all new central high school over a connecting link. The 848 to 603 result set bond limits at 1 170 000 for each proposition. The school board will prepare construction specs after State Education Commissioner James E Allen directed the vote.
Berkshire North Adams officials reveal the Airport Commission has operated without a city ordinance for 16 years. City Solicitor Bernard Lenhoff drafted an ordinance, the commission approved it Tuesday, and it now goes to the City Council for action.
Boston officials urged Governor Peabody to post a 5000 dollar reward to help solve nine strangulation murders of women in Greater Boston since June. Roy Smith, 35, pleaded innocent to the latest killing of Mrs. Bessie Goldberg, 62, with police saying he admitted cleaning the Belmont home but denied the murder.
Bennington selectmen defended their 92 page annual town report after a Banner editorial criticized its completeness and compared it unfavorably with Manchester’s 36 page report. They argued the article omitted key surplus figures and noted the North Shire report includes material from town, school, and village reports.
Westerville Ohio AP reports Heidelberg College President Terry Wickham says Christian liberal arts colleges are a bulwark of freedom with nearly 500 students, able to influence every region of America. He notes their flexibility to adapt and develop new ideas and ways of doing things.
An item from the telephoto business column notes display advertising activity and newsroom promotions. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing coverage of advertising trends and related market moves.
The Bennington Banner published at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont lists home delivery and subscription rates. Rates cover 50 mile Vermont area and nationwide, with three to twelve month options and special rates for servicemen.
An official of the Tri-County Fair in Northampton testified to a legislative committee that he contributed 500 to a western Massachusetts civic group at the urging of a Massachusetts racing commissioner. Other testimony raised questions about gifts from the Taunton Dog Track to Rehoboth Fair officials and the nature of those payments.
Vermont Technical College reports applications for September 1963 entry running well ahead of last year with about 50 outstanding accepts toward an anticipated 150 freshmen. Bell Labs, New England Telephone and Telegraph Co, and Connecticut Highway Dept plan interviews with seniors this week. Derick Webb seeks Agricultural Technology help for his Brown Swiss operation in Shelburne. VTC to award associate in applied science to about 70 seniors at July 27 28 commencement, more than double six years ago.
Gov Hoff reportedly chose Stella Hackel of Rutland as head of the state Employment Security Department. Hackel, 35, would succeed Henry Milne who has held the job for 10 years. Senate consideration includes Harold Raynolds and Dr Henry G Fairbanks for Education Board posts.
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