Katz Calls Tax Study Affects New Hampshire and Vermont
Dr. Benjamin Katz of the New Hampshire Manufacturers Association proposed a net income tax or a mix with a general sales tax for New Hampshire. He criticized the property tax for inequities but urged modernization through better assessments, staff expansion, and local assessor support, noting Vermont faces similar issues.
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The
Valley News
Lebanon
N.H
New Hampshire
Benjamin Katz
New Hampshire Manufacturers Association
Katz
University of New Hampshire
New York University
Banner
Vermont
Dr. Katz
Department of Taxes
State Tax Commission
President Kennedy Faces Test on Labor Wage Demands
The article notes President Kennedy addressing the United Auto Workers in Atlantic City and urging restraint against unjustified wage demands. It compares his stance to his success against steel price hikes, and discusses limits of public opinion and policy without direct wage controls. It emphasizes the need for labor statesmanship to curb inflationary demands.
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Kennedy
Atlantic City
United Auto Workers
Big Steel
UAW
Walter Reuther
U.S
Inland Steel
Senate Do Nothing Obstructs Literacy Test Action
The Senate voted 53 to 43 to kill the literacy test provision for voters as debate stalled. Observers noted weary frustration at the chamber’s inability to act, while Mansfield warned progress toward civil rights would continue through other branches if Congress remains inert.
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Senate
John Sherman Cooper
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Sen. Mansfield
Senate of the
United States
Hoff and Keyser spar over Vermont direction and rural policy
The Barre Times Argus notes Gov. F. Ray Keyser Jr. faces criticism from Rep. Hoff while highlighting Keyser’s work across Vermont. It cites rural gains like the Randolph Center Vermont Technical College expansion and federal equipment deals, and defends Keyser’s engagement with agriculture and industry.
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Mass
Hoff
Keyser
Burlingtonian
Orange
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center
Who's Killing the Chickens in Rural Vermont?
A column piece recounts rural wildlife notes and fishing tales. Predators like owls fox mink and weasel are linked to chicken losses, while a bald eagle sighting near the Battenkill River is described. The author details local fishing trips, gear shop chatter, and a notable eight native trout creel catch.
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Ward Lyons
Wildlife Reporter
Portland, Maine
Press Herald
Earl Chase
Woodford Way
Earl
Letter defending May Day and Loyalty Day rights
Clifford B. Harwood of Manchester Center argues that Loyalty Day celebrations in Vermont reaffirm allegiance to state country and religion and should not be seen as degrading the original May Day concept. He responds to a preceding letter calling Loyalty Day degrading.
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Ken Fleming
Vermont
Robinson Bridge
Battenkill River
Ken
Ralph Bevis
New York Athletic Club
Travis Island
Pelham
N.Y
Ralph
America
Clifford B. Harwood
M.D
Manchester Center
Letter to the editor praises Sunderland meeting coverage
Albert R. Lawrence chairman of the Sunderland School Board in Arlington writes to the Banner praising Monday night’s Sunderland Town House meeting coverage. He commends the reporter for accuracy and clarity, saying the report informs citizens about the school project.
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Sunderland
Banner
Albert R. Lawrence
Arlington
Classy Vending Machines Aim to Sell More Drinks
The vending machine push grows with stylish units for doctors offices marinas clubs and highways. Industry forecasts 100000 new machines in 1962 at about 30 million dollars with sales rising from 2 billion in 1961 to higher in 1962 for Coca Cola Pepsi and others. Smaller firms join the push as Julius Darsky of American Beverage Corp. notes increased brand sampling boosts supermarket demand.
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Can Manufacturers Institute
Lars
Coca-Cola
Pepsi-Cola
Julius Darsky
American Beverage Corp
Ohio
Texas
Florida
Middle Age Rewards Highlight Unlikely Blessings
Harry Golden argues middle age offers benefits such as reduced need for muscle to comb hair, calmer domestic life, smoother office status, and easier daytime rest. He cites doctors’ interest, improved self protection, and a humorous JFK milk pledge, illustrated by Richard Widmark’s milk habit.
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New York
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Marshall
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West Mountain
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the Banner
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