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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1962
Page
2
In Barre Vermont the Vermont Overseas Wives Club ceased operations on Saturday after fifteen years. At its peak the group had about 120 members though many have left as families grew, making meetings hard to arrange. Last president was Mrs Stephen E Billings.
The Vermont Junior Chamber of Commerce selects Roger O. Wells of Essex Junction as new president succeeding Richard A. Workman. The Jaycees state convention in Burlington featured Gov Keyser and Addison Parris from the U S Department of Commerce. Randolph seeks a new town manager after Otis C Chadwick announces retirement July 1 at age 65.
Delegates at the 167th Vermont Congregational Conference urged passage of legislation to abolish capital punishment and called for a new intermediate medium security state prison. They also pushed for a state funded full time chaplaincy at Vermont State Hospital and a Protestant chaplain at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington.
In Berkshire North Adams the DPU will hold a hearing in Boston today on Yellow Coach Lines bid to extend bus service. City Council already approved the plan. DPU approval remains.
NORTH ADAMS The Hod Carriers Union says no new offer has been received after a three hour mediators meeting. The union rejected a 45 cent an hour package Friday night and work on industrial and school construction remains stalled as reports of a new offer circulate.
The Rensselaer County Hotel Restaurant and Tavern Owners Association opposes the proposed county sales tax, joining groups in Albany Saratoga Schenectady and Montgomery counties in opposition.
Miss Nancy Self was crowned Tulip Queen at Washington Park in Albany with thousands attending the sunny spring event. Most spectators could not hear the ceremonies due to no microphones and a loud crowd, according to the Albany Times Union.
Troy District Attorney Frank D. OConnor, a Democratic governor hopeful, accused Gov Rockefeller of rockymandering the state’s legislative districts at a Rensselaer County Democratic dinner. Former Mayor John J Purcell defended leadership while attacking Republicans.
John H. Hamlin a former White House advisor and past president of Sonotone Acceptance Corp told District 787 Rotarians that America’s annual growth rate of about 3 percent is unlikely to markedly rise regardless of political actions. He argued four reasons politicians push for higher growth are unfounded and noted that per capita output and living standards in the United States remain far above many nations. He cautioned that tightening the free enterprise system to chase 6 percent growth lacks justification.
Clement Morraye of Ghent addressed over 150 Rotarians and wives at a Mt. Anthony Country Club luncheon outlining duties to act uphold Rotary ideals and foster international understanding. He urged clubs to stay vigorous and representative, emphasizing time and effort for the welfare of humanity and the world.
At the District 787 spring conference closing banquet in Mt Anthony Country Club James E. Gheen of New York City entertained over 100 Rotarians and wives with humor and lessons on being representative to competitors. He urged Rotarians to foster ideas and confidence in individuals, stressing service to the community over work for its own sake. Gheen noted the speech could be his last after 31 years in show business and hinted at retirement to spend more time with his wife.
The government announced that an election will be held to choose new members of the upper house in Tokyo. This announcement comes from official channels and outlines plans for the electoral process and timelines.
Half of the 250 seats will be decided in the July 1 Diet election. Councillors are elected for six-year terms.
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