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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1962
Page
10
Oak Ridge researchers lead the debate on fallout from nuclear tests with mixed views. Some experts say no harm, others warn of potential effects though often unmeasurable, while a few predict thousands of early deaths over millennia. Natural background radiation is cited as a baseline.
Miss Mary Ellen Geer of Old Bennington has been designated a Pendleton Scholar by Wellesley College for entering as a freshman from Burr and Burton Seminary in Manchester. She is among five Pendleton Scholars from New England, reflecting strong prep education without regard to financial need.
Serra Ferman Community Theatre announced casting for Damn Yankees with Ted W. Bird as Mr Applegate and Cory Field as Meg for performances June 29 to July 1 at Mt Anthony Country Club. The note lists further cast for Bell Book and Candle and Time Out For Ginger, plus a Wizard of Oz children’s production opening June 16 at Bennington High School.
General Electric Missile and Armament Section will start an Apprentice Training Program in Burlington in September. The program mirrors long standing company programs and aims to train skilled manufacturing technicians from high school graduates. Applications must be submitted by May 11 with tests on May 19. contact Mr. Farynaiarz at Tel 6372 for details.
New fall tweeds from Old Bennington Weavers Inc of Bennington receive eager early buyers. The line features soft heather blends designed for suitings and coatings, with many tweeds styled for suit and coat ensembles and new color combinations for versatile town and country wear.
Miss Sandra Louise Perez of Bennington and Ryerson Newhall Mausert II of Bennington wed at St Monica's Church Barre in a 11 a.m. double ring ceremony. The bride teaches at Molly Stark School and is a Spaulding High graduate. The groom, son of Mrs. Margaret Mausert and Col. Ryerson Mausert, attended Johnson College and served in the Air Force. They plan to reside at 737 Main Street Bennington after a trip to Washington D.C.
The White River Junction VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Education functions will merge with the Boston VA Regional Office by May 31. Vermont VR&E cases will move under Boston administration while White River Junction staff continue to assist veterans and orphans locally. The consolidation aims for savings while maintaining service quality and directing Vermont inquiries to the VA Center Contact Officer.
Senator Robert Willey of Orleans announced he will not seek re-election, citing the seven month 1961 term as a major factor. He warned sessions will stay extended until all branches cooperate and suggested pay raises for legislators, noting $70 weekly pay is financially burdensome.
Protection ORANGE,VIRGINIA AP The Virginia Metal Products Corp has hired its first Negro in 25 years. A spokesman said the move protects defense contracts with non discriminatory employment clauses. The new employee Howard Ware 19 of Orange a 1961 George Washington High graduate in Rapids was assigned to clerical work.
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