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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1962
Page
2
Vermont officials said a contract will be awarded within two weeks for a new single engine airplane for state use. Edward F. Knapp announced the move, with fifteen bids received by the aeronautics board. The legislature appropriated 16500 dollars, and a 1947 state plane will be traded in on the purchase.
Dr Linus J Leavens of the State Health Department reports a small hepatitis outbreak in Cabot with four cases. Three are school children and one an adult. The school remained open Saturday but all village social events were canceled for about 200 pupils in grades one through twelve.
About 100 GE Burlington plant workers will be laid off by Friday as 23 more leave, leaving about 2,175 employed. The layoff follows a reduced satellite part delivery schedule.
William G. Cote 19 of Ludlow killed when his car overturned on the Ludlow section of the Massachusetts Turnpike around 3 a.m. Sunday. He was assistant manager of the Howard Johnson restaurant on that turnpike stretch. Gov. Volpe delivered a Lenten message at a Pittsfield breakfast of the Rabida Chapter Knights of Columbus and attended by Rep. Silvio Conte before heading to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Holyoke.
Mrs Kenneth E Loomis 17 native of Dorset and former Pownal resident dies when a car driven by her husband skids on ice and hits trees in Middle Granville New York. Her husband 20 is hospitalized with a broken leg and internal injuries. His brother John Loomis injured in a separate crash. Infant death noted earlier closes a two week family tragedy.
Hollywood AP reports Walt Disney says Disneyland will add 7 million dollars in new features this year, raising total investment to 44 million. The overhaul includes a revamped Jungle Ride in Adventureland with an African veldt exhibit and a large elephant bathing pool, echoing Disney’s ongoing boom since 1955.
Louisville unveiled Freedom Hall and the adjacent Fair and Exposition Center as the massive multiuse site for the NCAA finals March 23-24. The complex covers 22 acres with 18,000 plus in the coliseum, 6,000 to 8,000 in wings, seating for 21,000 football stadium, 10000 paved parking, 17000 grass spots, and space for horse shows operas rodeos and more.
The Oleanders on Mt. Pentelicon near Athens becomes Greece’s winter VIP guest house. Crown Prince Constantine plans The Oleanders as his summer residence, with architect Baltazzi supplying free services and years of work sourcing period materials.
Village election results highlight continued push for regional planning with no cash appropriation except Article 8 proposing 12 cents for resurfacing Gage and River Streets. Trustees seek power to form agreements with town and villages while transfer of sewer system to town is debated. Incumbents face no opposition in several posts.
AP review notes Project 20 documentary on three centuries of American crime. The piece traces mutinous Mayflower passenger to a Senate hearing and critiques the program for rushing topics and lacking drama, favoring traditional film storytelling over still images and narration.
Montpelier reports that 21 applicants took real estate broker examinations on March 14 with seven failing. Joseph De Paul of Manchester Center is the sole Bennington County broker licensee. Other licenses went to Hugh F. Arthur Rutland Russell E. Bean Springfield Mrs. John Bonvouloir Orwell Mrs. Edna Fullerton Windsor Harold Hescock Wordsboro Hollis Manning Derby Line Mary McClellan Burlington Robert Meek St. Johnsbury Henry Moulton Jericho William Orcutt Chester Mrs. Joan Reed Marlboro Edgar Spear Wells River Charles Thygesen Barre Martin Upmal Montpelier Asahel Waite Weston Norman Wright Putney.
A bright light sighting by a Liberian tanker in the western Pacific raises suspicions that the American chartered Flying Tiger Super Constellation may have exploded after vanishing with 107 aboard. Guam rescue officials note the event on the fourth day of search and consider sabotage possible.
Edward C. Gallet son of Mr and Mrs Chester A Gallet of Bennington was promoted to specialist fourth class on March 1 in Baumbholder Germany He serves with the 708th Ordnance Battalion Company A as an automotive fuel and electric specialist He entered the Army in 1959 arrived overseas September 1960 on this tour of duty
A re accreditation study for the Vermont Children’s Aid Society will be completed in a few weeks. Robert B. Condon of the New Englander Motel in Bennington attended a Burlington board meeting to review progress. In April a Field representative of the Child Welfare League of America will visit the Burlington central office to audit finances case loads board attendance and case spot checks. The League reviews each member every five years to set standards for accreditation.
Argentine President Frondizi ordered federal control in provinces won by Peronists in Sunday elections. The move allows him to appoint governors, effectively nullifying the ballot results amid Peronist gains of over 30 national seats and 10 governor posts, including Buenos Aires Province. Military chiefs pressed for action as Vitolo contemplated resignation.
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