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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
2
Vermont's congressional delegation announced federal funds of 217540 under the Hill Burton Act for a Berlin osteopathic hospital. The grant supports a total project cost of 662620, enabling construction and facility development as part of the healthcare plan for the state.
AP reports the Textile Workers Union of America reached a 7 percent hourly pay increase for about 130 workers at Jewell Brook Woolen Co in Ludlow after talks with the Twin-State Joint Board. In Burlington, Joseph Longo 21 of Toronto died in hospital a week after a car crash that killed his bride of three days Annette Longo 19, who died in Port Henry April 25. They had married April 23 and were on a honeymoon.
Vermont's Department of Industrial Relations says April had no fatalities in industry keeping total deaths for the year at four. Non fatal accidents last month numbered 1 037, up from 844 in April 1961, with four months totaling 4 316, up 538 from last year.
William Orr who brought the telephone to North Adams in 1877 will be honored with a plaque unveiling at Sprague Electric main office building. Ceremony on May 18 will be conducted by Harry S. Orr and Miss Gertrude Orr, his children, who will unveil the plaque. Pupils living within 1.5 miles face walking or self payment for transport after a state ruling. $3,502 in school aid was paid previously.
George Phillips of Berlin died after his car left Columbia Hill Road and struck a tree. Hans Lindemann of Schenectady was killed when he was thrown from a pickup on a steep Princetown hill. Coroners hold verdicts pending trooper investigations. James Dunne Jr. of Troy died at St Marys Hospital after a collapse. Gov Rockefeller names Lloyd L. Hurst and Puerto Ruiz to the State Commission for Human Rights. members are paid 19,500 dollars yearly.
In Manchester New Hampshire Democrats consider challenging the state House apportionment after a Supreme Court ruling allowing federal court review. Party chair J Murray Devine will form a committee to study the issue and report to the state committee. Critics say current formula favors rural towns as cities hold a larger population share.
A Massachusetts couple on a vacation trip near Seminole West Texas were killed in a highway collision on U S 180. Mrs. Charles Vernon Smith 53 died at the scene and her husband 60 died hours later. They were returning to Russell Mass. from vacation. Desmond Burt Abbott 49 of Lubbock Texas drove the pickup and was uninjured. The husband was found asleep in the back seat and a son William of Russell survived.
Postal authorities plan to issue 1 million stamps for the 50th anniversary of girl scouting on July 24 timed with the national roundup at Button Bay State Park. Officials met in Burlington to plan handling the expected mail surge from 10,000 scouts and leaders, with an estimated 300000 pieces of mail to be processed over the 10 day encampment.
The Bennington Banner issues daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. Subscription rates list multiple plans by mail and delivery with different term lengths and locations.
Hollywood report notes 22 year old Robert Walker resembles his late father in career. He lands his first screen part as a GI in The Hook after training in stage and television work and studying with Lee Strasberg. He recalls his schooling was unreliable but says acting grabbed him.
The New England Council sponsors an industrial development conference in Worcester May 7 and 8 for part time developers and community leaders. Adolph Schmidt will preside at the opening dinner with Otto Pongrace delivering the main address. A lunch sets three keynote speakers for afternoon workshops. A second day bus tour visits Goddard Industrial Park and Worcester’s industrial zones.
The best of the year s new juvenile books are shown in Bennington for two weeks at Molly Stark School and Bennington Elementary Library May 7 to 16. The Books on Exhibit collection spans kindergarten to Grade 9 with 80 subject areas and broad appeal from leading juvenile publishers. Visitors can view at Molly Stark Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and during school hours May 7–16 at the library, plus May 16 after the sixth grade supper.
A meteor-like object streamed west to east over the Southeast Wednesday night. Karl Hujer of the University of Chattanooga said it likely belonged to Haley's Comet orbit and would be seen again in 1985.
Ottawa reports a Wednesday night devaluation of the Canadian dollar to a new low since 1950 as Finance Minister Donald Fleming announces steps to lower the rate. The move aims to widen export earnings and curb imports, with the Canadian Manufacturing Association reacting with cautious optimism. The 1957 rate was $1.06% U.S. currency and the new level follows two months at 95% cents.
In Harrington Washington Mrs Berna Easton urges Seattle World Fair visitors to detour to Eastern Washington farms for a coffee break with a farmer. The plan is led by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers with hosts in 14 counties and info centers to guide visitors to host ranches.
Prices in Canadian dollars will shift travel costs, making U S trips dearer for Canadians while Canadian trips become cheaper for American visitors. This currency effect could influence vacation plans and spending patterns across the border.
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