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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1962

Page

7

Nation's Only Woman Boxing Promoter Defies Stereotypes

Aileen Eaton, 51, promoter at Olympic Auditorium, recalls entering boxing as a rare woman in a male dominated field. She oversees promotions with Cal Eaton, faces slights from rivals, and runs a tight operation while managing two sons and a life split between home and boxing.

Los Angeles Calif Aileen Eaton Olympic Auditorium Cal Eaton Sugar Ray Robinson Henry Armstrong Hogan Kid’’ Bassey Gene Fullmer Archie Moore Aileen Eaton Cal California Beverly Hills Bel Air Los Angeles Athletic Club

Nancy Kovack Dances Her Way To First Starring Role

In Rome Nancy Kovack transitions from shy college dancer to leading actress in Jason and the Golden Fleece. choreographer Grant Muradoff teaches her movements for a Medea scene in a temple of Hecate. She also earns queen honors at the U S Marine ball after a controversial Italian interview.

Rome Nancy Kovack University of Michigan Nancy Jason and the Don Chaffey Ballet Grant Muradoff Medea Jason Muradoff Hecate Hollywood U.S. Marine Guard

Rhode Island Fundraiser Highlights Spelling Bet

In Providence 252 Rhode Islanders attempted to spell Khrushchev as part of the pyramiding 62 fundraiser. Mrs. Frank D. Lisle collected 63 dollars in quarters and donated the proceeds to the GOP national committee earning an honorable mention.

Providence R.I Rhode Islanders Khrushchev Republican Party Frank D. Lisle GOP National Committee

White Paper Stull Seeks Point Of View In NBC Review

NBCs White Paper review finds a dull rambling current events show lacking a clear point of view. The piece covers missile bases community effects and defense plant shutdowns then cites Washington officials on defense, while noting upcoming Tonight show changes and personnel shifts at NBC including Carson replacing Paar and Downs remaining briefly.

Stull New York NBC Washington

Daylight Saving Time Approved for Formosa

The Chinese Nationalist Cabinet decides to implement daylight saving time in Formosa starting June 1 for a four month period. The move affects Taipei and other Formosan regions as clocks advance one hour.

Formosa Taipei

Treasury Department Seeks Enforcement Agent Candidates in New England

The Treasury Department announced exams for enforcement agent grades GS-5 and GS-7 across New England. Starting salaries are 4345 and 5355 dollars per year respectively, with duties including criminal and noncriminal investigations for Treasury functions and potential travel. Eligibility requires three to four years of experience or education substitution, and all applicants must pass a written test. Information available at local post offices or from the Executive Secretary, Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, IRS, 55 Tremont St., Boston.

Boston Treasury Enforcement Treasury Department New England Executive Secretary Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners Internal Revenue Service Tremont St Boston 8 Mass

Poll Tax Amendment Faces Senate Endgame After Filibuster Ends

Senate ends a 10 day filibuster on antipoll tax amendment as Southern opponents fold. With 62 to 15 votes, leaders expect swift passage by week’s end. The move uses a Hamilton home national monument bill as vehicle amid broad Republican and Democratic backing.

Washington Senate Alexander Hamilton Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Mike Mansfield Montana

Ex Senator Theodore Green Fractures Wrist After Fall

Former U.S. Senator Theodore Francis Green, 94, fractured his left wrist in a fall at his Providence home while hanging a painting. He was admitted to Jane Brown Hospital and is reported as the oldest man to serve in the Senate.

Providence R.I U.S Theodore Francis Green Jane Brown Hospital Green U.S. Senate

Martha Raye Found on Beach Unconscious

Hollywood AP reports actress Martha Raye was found unconscious on a Malibu beach late Sunday night. A fire squad revived her, and she was hospitalized in good condition. Dr. Morris Katz said she collapsed from exhaustion while walking alone. She has a daughter Melodye, and six ex-husbands.

Hollywood Martha Raye Malibu Malibu Emergency Hollywood West Hospital Morris Katz Comedienne Katz Miss Raye Melodye Raye Condos Nick Condos Buddy Westmore David Rose Neal Lang Condos Edward Begley Robert O’shea

Honeymoon Death Doctor Appears in Miami

Dr. Manfred von Linde, a 38 year old New York plastic surgeon, appeared in Miami after his socialite wife Lucille Rogers died on their Haiti honeymoon. The couple wed March 1 in Wilton Connecticut. An autopsy found no foul play but a second autopsy did not confirm the first heart attack ruling.

Miami, Fla New York Haiti Miami Manfred von Linde Birmingham Ala Lucille Rogers Kansas City Cap Haiti Wilton Conn von Linde

Rockingham Night Racing Off to Record Spring Start

Rockingham Park in Concord New Hampshire opened its annual spring night racing meet with strong early figures. The State Racing Commission reported 58581 in revenue for the first two nights a 39 percent rise from last year. A record opening night betting total of 942706 was also posted as over 17000 patrons attended Friday night.

Concord N.H Rockingham Park State Racing Commission Racing Board

Plane forced down with Mrs Gandhi aboard

An aircraft carrying Mrs Indira Gandhi from Washington to Seattle made an unscheduled landing in Spokane after Northwest Airlines reported unusually high oil consumption. State Department escorts reboarded within an hour, but Mrs Gandhi stayed in Spokane overnight.

Spgrane, Wash Indira Gandhi India Nehru Northwest Airlines

Public notice of William E Hawks estate in Bennington

The Bennington District Probate Court has set March 28 to examine and allow the 1961 account of William E Hawks estate trustee. Public notice is given three weeks in Bennington Evening Banner for all interested parties to appear March 28 at 11:00 AM to contest the account. Catherine C Behan, Register.

RUST William E. Hawks Vermont Bennington Catherine C. Behan Register County National Bank

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