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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1962
Page
2
Vermont's Department of Highways advertised for bids on a Stamford road project involving preliminary work on six bridges across Route 8. The four mile project starts at the Massachusetts Vermont state line and spans to the area.
The Most Rev. Vincent J. Hines bishop of Norwich Connecticut will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for St Michael's College seniors on June 3.
Gov. F Ray Keyser will head a slate of speakers at the 26th annual Vermont Town and City Clerks and Treasurers Association meeting on Monday. Also addressing the gathering are Charles T. Shea Howard Armstrong and Olney W Hill officials in tax state records roles.
Ralph C. Sweet, president of the First National Bank of Bristol, died at Mary Fletcher Hospital after a heart attack. The Addison County figure, age 70, had served as a General Assembly representative from Lincoln and as sheriff for 22 years.
Seven applicants have been interviewed by a committee tasked to select a successor to Frederick W. Downing. Commissioner Frank P. Free said the panel will report to Gov. Keyser on each aspirant's qualifications as the position becomes vacant on June 1.
The Department of Administration announced that twenty four vehicles were acquired for three state departments at a total cost of 30 280 dollars. Twenty two are for Public Safety with one each going to Institutions and Development.
Contracts totaling about $600,000 for rock salt to the Vermont Highway Department were awarded to four firms. Bidders included two Vermont firms. Salt priced at $6.72 a ton plus transportation charges. Purchase represents roughly 5,500 more tons than last winter.
Vermont highway department reports the completion of seven interstate construction projects totaling 22 miles at a cost of 21.4 million dollars in the current fiscal year. Overall 130 miles of roadways of all types have been finished since July 1 for 31.3 million dollars, with 44 projects under construction including 15 interstate projects.
Harold E. Stone and Wallace G. Smith Jr both of Keene fled a Bellows Falls work detail and turned themselves in after waiving extradition. They pleaded guilty to fugitives from justice in Brattleboro Municipal Court. Vermont received 2.3 million pounds of surplus food worth over 422000 for distribution in Q1 to 137 towns. 24744 people benefited.
Barre officials met with Highway Commissioner Russell A. Holden as he said the economic hearing on Barre's Interstate 89 segment may not occur until next fall. No definite route will be proposed to the Bureau of Public Roads until the hearing is held, delaying earlier expectations.
A light inch of snow was recorded on Mt Greylock yesterday, showing that winter lingers in Berkshire.
North Adams officials enact a ban on boating on sections of the Hoosie River aligning with Mayor Florini’s recommendation. The council approved the measure to enforce safety and curb الان under city law.
The Finance Committee endorses a proposal for 125 city workers to receive a pay raise estimated at 10,000 dollars annually. The schedule would take effect July 1.
Troy Mayor Neil W. Kelleher urges a 2 percent countywide sales tax as the practical fix to city woes. He says it could create the largest free parking shopping area in upstate New York and help write off over $500,000 yearly in bonded debt while funding capital improvements on a pay as you go basis. Hearings on liquor age law set across state with five sessions including Suffern Staten Island Port Chester Binghamton and Albany. Chairman John J. Marchi notes the issue involves deep sociological moral and legal aspects.
The 167th annual Vermont Congregational Conference gathers at First Congregational Church Springfield Thursday and Friday with pastors and delegates from 180 churches. Dr Alford Carleton and Dr John L Casteel address witnessing prayer and church life. Dr Howard I Slocum presides. Miss Janet Henry directs a Our Town Act III performance.
Royal Canadian Air Force doctor Squadron Leader E. P. Carrigan told a medical convention in Atlantic City that rapid weight loss harms health. Crash diets may weaken a person and increase vulnerability to health problems they aim to avoid.
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