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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

2

DeGrace seeks Democratic nomination for Executive Council

Gerard J DeGrace a two term alderman with past state legislative and Manchester selectman roles announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to the New Hampshire Executive Council in the 3rd District, challenging incumbent Roger Brassard. The other item notes Central Vermont Public Service Corp reports first quarter 1962 stock earnings of 32 cents per share, up six cents from 1961, with revenues up 5.6 percent and electricity sales up 9.3 percent.

Manchester N.H Gerard J DeGrace Executive Council Roger Brassard DeGrace Rutland Central Vermont Public Service Corp

Vermont Life subsidy boost urged by Gov Keyser

Gov Keyser backs a larger legislative subsidy for Vermont Life magazine and says advertising should be required to erase its growing deficit. Editor Walter Hard Jr warned red ink would affect quality as costs rise beyond the current $30,000 annual subsidy.

Montpelier Keyser Vermont Life Magazine Walter Hard Jr

Vermont extends unemployment benefits under federal program

About half of Vermont’s insured workers will keep benefits after the state’s high level unemployment period ends. The Department of Employment Security says a federal extended benefits program will apply to roughly half of current recipients, with the high level unemployment condition expected to end this week.

Montpelier Vermont Department of Employment Security

Hood murder appeal delayed to September in Vermont

Convicted killer James Hood of Topsham will not have his Supreme Court appeal heard until September. Attorney Joseph M. ONeill says briefs are being prepared for Hood, who received a life sentence two years ago for the murder of Leonard Pray of Waits River. Hood's prior counsel changed after Adams of Waterbury withdrew when named attorney general.

Rutland James Hood Topsham Supreme Court Joseph M. O'Neill Hood Charles Adams Waterbury Adams Leonard Pray Waits River

Vermont Highway Probe Questions Rockingham Chester Road Funds

Officials gather correspondence over a Region Highway Council claim of waste in a 500000 Rockingham Chester Road project. A council member warned the dam at Brockway’s Mills may render the road unusable within five years. Sen. James Oakes says investigadores will explain at next week’s hearings.

Brockway Williams River James Oakes R-Windham Legislative Commission

New Hampshire Speaker Proposes 4000 Dollar Adjournment Mileage

Concord AP Lamprey urges 1963 Legislature to approve a 4000 dollar mileage payment for 1961 lawmakers for overnight session work to reach July 1 adjournment. Attorney General ruled out extra day’s mileage last year. Lamprey’s white paper outlines legal complications from the adjournment.

Concord N.H Stewart Lamprey Attorney General's Department Lamprey

Diner loses licenses. boys admit stolen funds used

Miss Adams Diner had two licenses suspended for a week over pinball machine violations. Two boys aged 11 and 13 told police they used stolen money to play the machines. Selectmen refused a 30 day extension after a second suspension in a year. North Adams State to offer majors in science and mathematics next fall to train junior and senior high school teachers.

North Adams North Adams State College

Fisk Named Associate Member of ZBA in Williamstown

Robert A. Fisk, foreman at Cornish Wire, is named an associate member of the Williamstown Zoning Board of Appeals to succeed the resignation of Philip Cook.

Williamstown Robert A. Fisk Cornish Wire Zoning Board of Appeals Philip Cook

Rockefeller Tour Eyes Troy and Hudson Valley Visit

Gov Rockefeller plans a non political tour of New York visiting Troy Rensselaer and Waterford next Friday to inspect Hudson Valley Community College and Griswold Heights housing. A Saratoga conference suggested an Rensselaer County sewage pipeline to the Atlantic to curb Hudson River discharge. At Genesee, 675 students petitioned against tuition as Rockefeller dedicated three new buildings costing 3.4 million and hinted support for State University Board of Trustees action on tuition.

Troy Rockefeller Rensselaer Waterford Hudson Valley Community College Griswold Heights Saratoga Rensselaer County Atlantic Ocean Hudson River Arthur Handley Rensselaer County Health Department Saratoga Spa Rochester State University College At Genesee State University Board of Trustees

Awards Given At HS Drama Club Banquet

The Benhi Drama Club held its annual banquet at Mount Anthony Country Club with 41 attendees. Outgoing President Susan Taylor announced certificates and awards. gold pins went to Linda Waite Larry Moskovitz and Susan Taylor, silver pins to Geri Winchell Sandra Harmon Judy Weeks Ty Trainor, certificates to Bob Maul Chet Mattison Sheron Becker and Gary Harbour. New officers include Gary Harbour Martha Wallace Ann Marie Goyette Regina Hurley. A short play Conglomeration was staged and guests spoke before dancing to close the evening.

Susan Taylor Linda Waite Larry Moskovitz Geri Winchell Sandra Harmon Judy Weeks Ty Trainor Bob Maul Chet Mattison Sheron Becker Gary Harbour Miss Taylor Gail Horst Regina Hurley Cindy Stratton Martha Wallace Ann Marie Goyette Phillip Viereck

Children’s Aid Groups to Aid Vermont Areas

Woodstock Vermont Children’s Aid Society plans area committees to assist statewide programs. George B Biggs of South Pomfret chairs the committee. Mrs Esther Macneil supervises Springfield district work. a June fundraising drive was discussed at a Woodstock meeting led by Mrs Harold Conner with Carleton W Howe present.

Woodstock Vermont Children’s Aid Society George B. Biggs South Pomfret Children’s Aid Society Esther Macneil Springfield Harold Conner Carleton W. Howe Dorset

Colby Jr. College to Get New Gym

Colby Junior College in New London New Hampshire will begin construction on a new gymnasium. Douglas Page of Claremont won the contract with a bid of 310 dollars. The building is expected to be completed in spring 1963.

Colby Jr. College New London N.H Colby Junior College Douglas Page General Contractors Claremont

Navy to Transfer Destroyers and Sub to Greek Navy

The United States will transfer two U S Navy destroyers and a submarine to the Royal Greek Navy, the U S Embassy announced on Thursday in Athens Greece. The move strengthens military ties between the two nations and expands Greek naval capabilities.

Athens Greece Royal Greek Navy U.S

Farrington Says State Aid Road Elimination Needs Study

Herbert Farrington, chief planning engineer of the Highway Department, said the department will not commit to eliminating the state aid road system until more studies are completed. He noted a four month study is needed and discussions with the legislative commission will be scheduled to expedite it.

Montpelier Herbert Farrington Highway Department Farrington Commission James Oakes Highway Board Russell Holden Oakes

Council Seeks N H Ice Control Measures

Concord New Hampshire AP The Legislative Council was urged to place state controls on ice on public waters classified as public highways under supervision for motor vehicles horses and both houses. Director Clifton W Smith urged ice races and testified against a bid to ban house boats on large lakes and ponds.

Concord N. H Legislative Council Clifton W. Smith Division of Safety Services Smith James C. Cleveland New London

Bennington Banner: Rates and publication details

The Bennington Banner lists mailing rates for Vermont and neighboring counties. It notes daily publication excluding Sundays and legal holidays and delivery by carrier. The notice includes subscription prices for mail and servicemen rates.

Bennington Banner Main St Bennington Vermont Banner Publishing Corporation Associated Press AP News Rensselaer Washington Counties N.Y Massachusetts

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