League of Women Voters meeting endorses reapportionment plan
Vermont League of Women Voters state council in Burlington reaffirmed ongoing work on senatorial reapportionment as required by the state constitution. It also outlined study areas for Vermont local governments focusing on tax equalization poor relief and enabling legislation for intertown and regional cooperation.
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Vermont League of Women Voters
Burlington
Vermont
L. Douglas Meredith
Montpelier
Council
United States
Meredith
Garden Club Holds Luncheon For National Meeting Delegates
The Bennington and Fort Orange Garden Clubs will host a luncheon at Bennington College on June 27 for about 500 Garden Club of America delegates attending the four day annual meeting in Lenox Massachusetts. Mrs Richard B Leake reported planting at Molly Stark School completed May 11 with Sears Roebuck award support and PTA help.
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Bennington Garden Club
Fort Orange
Richard B. Leake
Garden Club
Molly Stark
Sears Roebuck
Stewart Allen
PTA
W. Phillip Walker
David Leake
Omer Durant
Garden Club Committee
BPO Elks Plan Buffet and Dance
The BPO Elks local lodge schedules a buffet supper at 7:30 to 9 and a dance from 9 to 12 at the Elks Barn. Music by Kenneth Lonergan and his Trio. Mrs John Madden leads the Elks ladies in preparing baked beans casseroles meat loaves salads and related dishes.
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BPO Elks
Elks Barn
Kenneth Lonergan
Elks
John Madden
TV and Radio Praise Coverage of Carpenter Rescue
NBC radio reporter Merrill Mueller lauded television and radio coverage as astronauts Malcolm Scott Carpenter vanished at sea. The broadcast detailed life-saving equipment, beacon signals, and calm, thorough reporting during the 41 minutes of uncertainty before word arrived.
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New York
Malcolm Scott Carpenter
Atlantic Ocean
NBC
Merrill Mueller
Carpenter
Mueller
John H. Glenn Jr
Kennedy Defends Medicare Plan at AMA News Conference
President Kennedy reiterates no compromise on Medicare linking to Social Security and predicts congressional passage this year. He says more doctors back the plan despite AMA opposition, and rejects omitting Social Security financing. He also cites refugee admissions, Estes investigation comments, and Thai troop presence while noting economic optimism.
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Kennedy
American Medical Association
Congress
House
Senate
AMA
Association
United States
China
Justice Department
Hong Kong
Estes
Billie Sol Estes
Orville Freeman
Catamounts Sweep City Series in BCHL Play
Coach Darrell Sawyer leads the Catamounts to a 43 and 5-3 sweep in the city series. The 5-5 team holds the best record in years with five games left. Benhi plays four games next week, three at home, aiming to bolster a strong season. Memorial Day and Union High School vote close schools. Francien Clark Museum hosts 4 to 6 p.m. reception with Viereck, Crofton, Ducharme, and Graham. Student Council fundraises for Vermont Association to support a four‑day St Michael's College workshop for council members.
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BCHL
Cats
Benhi
Francien Clark Museum
Williamstown
Philip Viereck
Grace Crofton
Sylvia Ducharme
Geoffrey Graham
Bendi
Vermont Association of Student Councils
St. Michael's College
Vermont
St. Michael’s
Fourth Senior Week Activities Begin With Class Trip
BCHS plans four days of events for the class of 1962 at Bennington Catholic High School. The week starts with a Nantasket Beach class picnic near Boston Harbor, followed by Baccalaureate at St Francis de sales Church. Senior Ball, class night, and graduation ceremonies conclude the week with remarks by church and school leaders.
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Bennington Catholic High School
Nantasket Beach
Boston Harbor
St. Francis de Sals
John A. Lynch
Diocese of
Burlington
Joseph Vince
Assembly
Elizabeth Burke
Monument
Glee Club
Vincent J. Spinelli
CSC
Promerito
Gail Vose
Eva Paquin
Philip Walker
Robert F. Joyce
Harold Field
Vermont Catholic Tribune
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Vona Elmore
Jane Leahey
Kathleen Hart
Angela Joly
Craig Galipeau
William Hayes
Patrick Henry
Marcel Lettre
Humane Society Hears President In Yearly Report
Miss Jean Henry reports the Bennington County Humane Society cared for more than 450 animals last year, from a Great Dane to a guinea pig, after 8 000 miles answering calls. Expenses totaled 15 906.05 with facility work in Shaftsbury. John A Burgess urged active membership.
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Bennington County Humane Society
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Jean Henry
Association
Miss Henry
Bennington County
Shaftsbury
John A. Burgess
Walter LaGrange
Alice Edwards
Old Bennington
Roselma Kefover
Sandgate
Henry Schurink
Henry
Derby favorite Ridan to start under Ycaza on speed
Louisville AP reports Ridan, third in the Kentucky Derby, goes to the post as favorite under Jockey Manuel Ycaza due to his speed and record. He had been out of the money only once in 13 races and finished third in the Everstand Track before a disqualification.
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Louisville
Ridan
Manuel Ycaza
Revue of Girls Comes to Broadway by Delmar and Alpert
A Broadway styled revue aimed at 30 years past is being prepared for fall on the Great White Way. Harry Delmar and Mickey Alpert organize the show described as a girlie production for the tired business man if any remain.
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New York
Great White Way
Harry Delmar
Mickey Alpert
Alpert
My Fair Lady Broadway Run Ends July Seventh
The musical My Fair Lady closes its record Broadway run on July 7 announced by producer Herman Levin. Since debut on March 15, 1956 the show has played 2,621 performances seen by 3 million theatergoers and grossed about 20 million dollars.
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New York
Herman Levin
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