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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1962
Page
3
In Bennington, Benhi schools partner with community groups to boost education. Evening adult classes serve graduates seeking further learning, while separate PTAs for elementary and high schools foster parent teacher collaboration. The Citizens Committee studies needs, proposes improvements, and coordinates with local courts and services to shape a stronger educational future.
Benhi's librarian Mrs. Mary Louise Plumb lists ten popular titles among Benhi students. The selection includes White Fang by Jack London. Abominable Snowmen by I. Sanderson. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burmford. Mila 18 and Exodus by Leon Uris. P T 109 by R J Donven. He's My Boy by Frank B Gilbreth Jr. The Complete Book of Hot Rodding by R E Peterson. Eskimo Island by Philip Viereck. and Franny and Zooey by J D Salinger.
The Cuban Revolutionary Council said there may be missiles in Cuban caves and urged international inspection. Jose Miro Cardona showed a map naming a dozen caverns, including caves near Santiago de Las Vegas with concrete and rail track fittings, and three caves in Oriente Province near Guantanamo. A boat-arrived refugee group reported mass militia flight after the blockade announcement.
Six Grade 9 students from Molly Stark Junior High on downtown Main Street conducted a poll about what makes a good citizen. Respondents cited respect for government interest in welfare voting and willingness to serve. One woman named her husband as Bennington's most outstanding citizen.
The notice lists weekly YMCA programs at North Bennington School including Phys Ed sessions at 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, women's conditioning, men's volleyball, hockey, baton classes, grade school bowling, Industrial Management Development Group, Local 670, Civil Defense, wrestling, and more through Saturday with rifle club hours.
Rodriguez and his group were sighted on a reef near Bimini Bahamas by a skindiving group led by E Bill Behre of New York City. The exhausted refugees were towed to a Coast Guard boat which transported them to Miami.
Vermont physicians will hear a program on Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation co sponsored by the Vermont Heart Association and the Division of Chronic Illness Control at the Woodstock Inn. Speakers include Dr Wesley G Woll Jr Dr R M Peardon Donaghy and Dr Herbert L Martin with discussions on cerebrovascular surgery anticoagulation and rehabilitation techniques.
The 56th Tuberculosis Christmas seal campaign runs Nov 13 to Dec 31 and targets a $60,000 goal. Over 61,000 letters with seals have been mailed to Vermonters, led by Harold C. Allen of Brattleboro, VT. The theme Protect Your Health cites TB case finding and rising drug resistance as priorities, while $54,035 is allocated in 1962 for education, rehabilitation, and research.
President Kennedy named 1963 recipient of the America’s Democratic Legacy Award by the Anti- Defamation League for contributions to democracy. Henry E. Schultz announced the honor citing Kennedy’s dedication to civil rights and constitutional freedom for all Americans.
AP reports soldiers will plant 50 000 trees over the next two months as part of a reforestation effort in Mexico City. The operation aims to bolster green cover and demonstrate civic work by the armed forces.
The Vermont Division of the American Cancer Society aims for a 90000 goal in next year’s Crusade. In Vermont 60 percent stays locally for research education and patient services, while 40 percent supports the national office and grants. This year’s goal was 85000 and the final tally was 89256, surpassing the target by over 4200.
New York AP says The Interpreter a drama about diplomacy has been revised 15 times in four years. Eric Rudd a UN translator notes rapid world events forced changes. The production will begin a 20 week tour in December before reaching Broadway.
At Edwards Air Force Base NASA researchers reveal a 24 foot plywood lifting body prototype with no wings intended to enable taxi service between Earth and satellites. The craft would reenter at orbital speeds and land at modest speeds, guiding future space transport.
Gene Saks is the actor behind stage and voice work for a 14 minute scene in A Thousand Clowns. He performs in person as the emcee of a kiddie show while his offstage dialogue is delivered through a telephone loudspeaker.
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