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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1964
Page
2
The state plans an November twentieth opening of a new 6.25 mile interstate segment from Winooski to Chimney Corners Colchester. Costing nearly 5 million dollars from federal and state funds, the section replaces old U S Routes 2 and 7 and completes 45 miles of uninterrupted interstate between Montpelier and Colchester.
The town has learned signs can't be placed on state rights of way and must go on private property. Edward V. Gorman and Guy H. Phillips are authorized to obtain permission, with signs planned for spring to guide visitors to Bennington Battlefield Park in Walloomsac. Councilman Gorman led the push for publicity. Flu Shots Planned For County Firemen Police Civil Defense and Rescue Crews. Dr. H. Jackson Davis notes revaccinated individuals since July 1963 need only one dose. others require a second dose. Follow-up clinic to be arranged.
A 400 pound bronze Indian bust stolen Oct 24 from a Route 2 bridge mooring in Charlemont was found atop a fire escape behind a store on Eagle Street. Crimson lettering and a ditty taunt captors. One bust remains missing.
New York UPI stocks opened narrowly mixed in moderate trading. Boeing fell 1 percent to 64, Texas Gulf Sulphur rose 14 to 55, American Tobacco up 14 to 35 54, IBM up 3 to 419 34, General Electric down 4 to 88 1, Motorola down 34 to 91 3, Eastman Kodak up 1 to 142 1, Lorillard down 1 to 44 54, Gulf Oil up 14 to 61 34, and other names such as U S Steel, GM, and Allied Chemical showing varied moves across a broad list. The Bennington Banner.
State officials in Montpelier discuss creating the post of investment officer to manage Vermont’s broad investments. Administration Commissioner William F. Kearns Jr. confirmed preliminary talks after the defeat of State Treasurer George H. Amidon, who has long handled investments. Amidon considered potential interest, while newly elected Treasurer Peter Hincks, from Middlebury, is a Middlebury bank director.
In Fitchburg twelve silver iodide generators will be set up to seed clouds within a 40 mile radius as a bold attempt to end a severe New England drought. Dr Wallace E Howell of Lexington says the method may increase rainfall without dramatic results and requires favorable air conditions.
A suburban Pittsburgh boy ran a political candy scheme pinning photos of Johnson and Humphrey against Goldwater and Miller. Massachusetts drought dominates New England, with 3,500 jobs at risk, water shortages in multiple towns, and calls for rationing as rain remains scarce. City officials warn of further cuts and fire risks while well-drillers stay booked.
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