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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1962
Page
5
An AP piece recounts a fictional meeting aboard a train where Khrushchev in disguise as Ivanov discusses agriculture and Marxist theory with an American farmer. The dialogue riffs on corn, capitalism, and class struggle as light satire.
New York AP notes debates over how to compare diverse TV programs in Emmy categories. Voters from the National Academy will tally ballots by May 22 for awards spanning 27 categories, raising questions about judging variety shows against dramas and journalistic programs.
In Mexico, a trial tour system uses 10 to 25 cars with bilingual guides and mechanics. Radios are installed at the border so travelers can ask for directions, gas, food, or beer while touring the region. The program costs 25 dollars per day per couple and includes hotels, meals, gasoline, insurance, and parties. Bob Peacher, an importer from Mexico City, leads the project with headquarters at Sandy Retreat Hotel on South Padre Island near Brownsville.
Dallas born actor Alan Case rose to fame with The Deputy after touring clubs and fairs. At 26 he eyes a non western series for 1962 and possibly a Broadway musical while living in Hollywood Hills with wife Jeanne and daughter Amanda Irene.
Zelma Brewer woke at 1 45 am to a man singing in her home. He had crawled in through a window and, after saying he heard the one year old cry, began changing the diaper before handing the child to the mother and departing through the kitchen door.
Three aircraft carriers with more than 9,000 personnel will dock at Mayport within a week. The Franklin D. Roosevelt arrives late today after operations off the coast. The Constellation is due Monday night after Caribbean training. The Saratoga is scheduled to arrive May 11 after six months in the Mediterranean.
Rudi Gobi, 80, veteran head waiter on Manhattan’s east side, notes shift from gracious service to bigger tips via charge accounts. He recalls St. Regis glory days, changes in tipping, prices, and dining habits, and continues work five days weekly while enjoying a newer, wealthier tip flow.
J B Norfleet of Petersburg Virginia donates used hearses and ambulances to churches nationwide. He has given away 50 to 65 units so far and expects 15 to 20 more this year, mostly to rural congregations. Vehicles are fixed with rear seating for about 15 people and are used as Sunday school buses.
Mary C. Feeley a banker and brides counselor urges couples to plan finances jointly to avoid money fights. She recommends dual budgeting before and after marriage with separate accounts for long term savings and short term needs.
Hollywood stylist Albert attributes shift to Sophia Loren Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy, noting brunettes gain prominence in Oscar circles and press. He forecasts a trend toward darker shades, longer hair and a return to natural brunettes as blondes fade from peak appeal.
Stephen Lutz 15 of Newark was hailed as Boy of the Year by the Boys Clubs of America. A sophomore with straight A grades, he is active as student council member, swimmer, school paper reporter, violinist in the orchestra, and a leader in Future Physicians and Future Scientists of America.
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