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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
2
Vermont official Perry H. Merrill denies a conflict between his duties as forests and parks commissioner and as incorporator of a ski resort. He is hospitalized with pneumonia and claims no funds are invested in Cold Hollow Mountain project, only lending his name. Gov. Keyser asks Attorney General Adams to probe Merrill's ski group ties and may require choosing between offices.
Rutland AP Gerty Page executive secretary of the Vermont State Medical Society deplores New Jersey physicians seeking to refuse care to patients in the Kennedy Administration medical care for the aged plan. He urges Vermont doctors not to use petitioning tactics and says opposition is political, not about patient care. The plan links care to Social Security for seniors and draws broad medical group criticism.
Governor Keyser remains cautious about calling a special session to redraw the Vermont Senate. He will not poll senators to gauge shifts in views but will stay in close touch with leaders as he awaits Vermont Supreme Court guidance. The court is expected to rule next month.
Burlington AP report notes General Services Administration representatives will meet with state and local officials to discuss disposing of surplus property from the deactivated Ethan Allen Air Force Base. Gov Keyser says Vermont has no firm plans but may use several buildings for state offices. Multiple departments colleges and towns express interest in buildings at the former base.
Gov. Keyser stated he is strongly against reducing Vermont's legal drinking age from 21 to 18. He criticized several publications for suggesting he favors relaxing Vermont laws and said the issue has been sent to the Interstate Cooperation Commission for discussion at regional meetings.
In a New York incident John Northcutt Jr. 11 loved trains and used saved earnings to ride toward Montpelier. He adopted a stray dog, was located by police in Springfield and Northampton, then returned to New York after Vermont authorities and his father coordinated chase and recovery.
In North Adams Berkshire county Mayor Francis Florini urges an ordinance to ban boating in a new Hoosac River rapids section. He cites risk of loss of life after recent shots by local canoists and calls for swift action tonight.
U S officials stall on a $200 000 federal grant to the Mt Greylock Tramway Authority while a North Berkshire recreation facilities survey is reviewed by ARA advisers. Rep Silvio Conte of Pittsfield requested the survey and a release date has not been set.
North Adams school committee considered installing ventilation equipment valued at 85000 dollars to renew state permission for another year. The state has warned this is the last year the city can receive permission, despite past decade of annual approval by the state building inspector.
Rep. Samuel S. Stratton of Schenectady, candidate for New York governor, reports Democratic organization backing in Ulster and Niagara counties. He also notes support from Delaware, Fulton, Jefferson, Lewis, Montgomery, Onondaga, Otsego, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties.
Albany County Board is urged to call a referendum on a proposed county sales tax by auto dealer M. H. Yager who warns it restrains trade. Essex County votes to rescind its sales tax plan while Washington and Warren Counties resist repeal efforts. The New York State Jewelers Association convention in Saratoga Springs votes unanimously against sales taxes, citing threats to commerce.
Miss Mildred Louise Cross daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Cross wed John Francis Pierce son of Mr and Mrs Ormal B Pierce in St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church North Bennington The double ring ceremony featured organist Miss Louise Harris and vocal soloist Mrs Shirley Flood Attendants included maid of honor Miss Jo Ann Cross and sisters Lillian Cross and Mrs Jane P Harrington The couple will live at 108 River Street and plan a trip to Canada and New York Both graduates and the bride now works at Putnam Memorial Hospital The groom is employed at Ben Mont Out of town guests came from several New York and Massachusetts towns and nearby states.
Miss Marcia Anne Ethier daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Ethier of Williams town Mass married Richard E Forrest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Forrest of North Branch Street April 26 at St Francis de Sales Church Bennington Rev Anthony Backett officiated The bride wore a beige suit with white carnations and baby’s breath The groom’s sister Judy Forrest was maid of honor best man was William Vose A reception for immediate family followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple left for a wedding trip of undisclosed destination They reside on Pratt Street Bennington
Championship weight-pulling teams from southern Vermont will be filmed for BBC Tonight at the Green Mountain Horse Association grounds in South Woodstock. Bennington and Whitingham teams, led by Jerry Wellspeak and Leon Cook, were featured in a weekend exhibition with Wayne Allen directing and Alan Whicker narrating. Nine million Britons are expected to view the Vermont film along with other regional shoots from the past two weeks.
Utah has climbed into 10th place among oil producing states in the last 15 years with daily output averaging 85 000 to 100 000 barrels. Most production comes from San Juan County in the southeast corner of the state.
John Shubert, head of Shubert enterprises, plans a spring publication titled Shubert Alley that will recount the Shubert family history. He is son of Jacob, the sole surviving member of the three brothers who built the Broadway dynasty.
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