UMass Math Professor Addresses Benhi Group
University of Massachusetts mathematician Dr. Robert Wagner spoke at Bennington High School on graphs with absolute values and geometric models. He presented a four-point finite geometry and a seven-point geometry with a midpoint property, followed by observations on limited surfaces. Students from Arlington North Bennington and Bennington Catholic attended and asked questions.
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Robert Wagner
University of Massachusetts
Bennington High School
Wagner
Bendi
Larry Moskovitz
Connie Lewis
Arlington
North Bennington
Bennington Catholic
Women Voters League plans April fund drive
The Bennington League of Women Voters plans an April fund raising campaign inviting residents from Bennington and nearby towns to contribute to support civic education and research. The group publishes pamphlets on local and state issues and will issue a Vermont voters booklet free through schools and libraries. Funds cover mimeographing printing travel postage and related needs.
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Bennington
Vermont Assembly
Vermont
Greater
Milk Flavored Drink Tops Preferences in College Survey
A milk based drink led the list of beverages favored by students at about 50 colleges across Connecticut New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania. Undergraduates and co-eds preferred simple mixes like one third milk and two thirds chocolate cream soda that originated at Connecticut College for Women in New London. The survey was sponsored by Hoffman Beverage.
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New York
UPI
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut College For Women
New London
Hoffman Beverage
Johnny Angel Tops Local Top Ten Tunes
Shelly Fabares stars on The Donna Reed Show and records the week’s top hit Johnny Angel in Bennington area. Paul Hurlburt hosts Top Ten Tunes each Saturday 9 to 10 30 pm with votes by phone to 9187. This week’s ranking lists 10 songs led by Johnny Angel followed by Stranger on the Shore and Soldier Boy.
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Shelly Fabares
Donna Reed
Bennington
Johnny Angel
Paul Hurlburt
Acker Bilk
Soldier Boy
Shirelles
Patty Ann
Johnny Crawford
Chubby Checker
Sonny Gianetta
Paul Anka
Bonnie
Bobby Rydell
Rick Nelson
Kingston Trio
Weapons Storage At Burlington Considered
The Department of Defense is studying a proposal to create a weapons storage depot at the Vermont Air National Guard Municipal Airport installation. Up to 85 security officer jobs could result, with a decision expected before June 30. The depot would store classified weapons and warheads used by National Guard fighters in the Air Defense Command system.
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Burlington, Vt
Department of Defense
Vermont Air National Guard
National Guard
Air Defense Command
New Georgetown Inn to Rise Near President Kennedy Home
A new hotel named The Georgetown Inn is under construction near Kennedy's former Georgetown residence. It will open in spring with 24 hour continental service from a team of butlers accessible by buzzer.
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Washington
UPI
Georgetown Inn
Kennedy
Georgetown
Students Plan Regional Meeting Here Saturday
The Region Six meeting of the Vermont Association of Student Councils will be held Saturday at Bennington Catholic High School. Region VI will elect regional chairs and draft a regional constitution. meetings have been held in Regions III, IV, and V at various high schools. Delegates include Marian Norcross and Bill Nash among others.
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Vermont Association of Student Councils
VASC
Bennington Catholic
Arlington High
Bellows Falls
Bennington Catholic High
Bennington High
Brattleboro Union High
Chester High
Mount St. Joseph High School
Rutland
Benci
Marian Norcross
Bill Nash
Janet Carpenter
Doug Marsden
John Burgess
Mary Moninger
Diane Whitney
Ann Fairmen
62 State Beauty Queen Begins Search in Vermont
The 1962 Miss Vermont Pageant will be held May 19 at Burlington Memorial Auditorium as part of the Green Mountain State spring season. Richard E. Gallagher leads as pageant director with nominations open from across Vermont. Winners receive scholarships totaling $1,000 from national sponsors.
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Burlington
Vermont
Vermont Sunday News
Memorial Auditorium
Queen City
Atlantic City
N.J
Richard E. Galagher
Gallagher
Green Mountain
Robert Callahan
Wendy Masino
Janice Cole
Help Found in New York Family Service Trend
People with money education and social position are turning to outside agencies for help with family and personal problems, the Family Service Association of America reports. This counters the idea that only the economically shrinking seek aid.
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New York
UPI
Family Service Association of America
Association
Youth Picks Up Slack Caused by Adult Readers
Bennington Free Library 1961 circulation shows juvenile reading rising while adult borrowing declines. New adult borrowers reached 731, juveniles 341, totaling 4 628 registrations. 1 706 volumes bought and 176 donated. Film and phonograph loans fell. no microfilms loaned. Library operated 300 days in 1961, 49 hours weekly. stock rose from 31 552 to 32 501 volumes after withdrawals of 989.
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Bennington
Jobs for Youth Promise and Delinquency Link
At the Child Study Association of America annual conference in New York UPI reports that finding jobs is urgent for youth to gain status and satisfaction. President Mrs Clarence K Whitehill says lack of suitable work fuels delinquency and stresses family education support.
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New York
Sterling silver setting for top Benhi home economics senior
At the 1961-62 close, a four piece sterling silver place setting will be awarded to a senior girl in Benhi's home economics program. The prize, from the Sterling Silversmiths of America, honors the top graduate and will be displayed on a plaque in Benhi’s front hall until the final assembly.
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Joyce Goyette
Sterling Silversmiths of America
Benhi
April 1 Deadline For Dog Licenses
Town Clerk Mary Hodeck announces licenses must be obtained by April 1 or a 50 percent late penalty applies. After May 15 unlicensed dogs can be picked up and disposed of. Regular fees by April 1 are 2 dollars for male or spayed female and 6 dollars for unspayed female. Dogs must be licensed at four months old.
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Mary Hodeck
Planned Parenthood Operates Mobile Clinic Units
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Philadelphia and Chicago are operating mobile clinic units as part of a federation program. The units carry equipment needed to run a family planning clinic.
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New York
UPI
Planned Parenthood
Philadelphia
Chicago
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
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