Hoff and Kennedy Meet Vermont Governor Elect in White House
Governor elect Philip Hoff and his wife visited Washington from Puerto Rico and met President Kennedy. Hoff credited vigorous campaigning for his win and noted GOP lukewarm support for incumbent F Ray Keyser. Mrs Hoff toured the White House after the meeting.
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Washington
Philip Hoff
Vermont
Kennedy
Hoffs
Puerto Rico
Charles Ross
Federal Power Commission
White House
Hoff
F. Ray Keyser
Vermont Development Chief Seeks Continuation Under Hoff
Development Commissioner Roland R. Vautour says he would like to stay on as head of the agency under Gov elect Philip Hoff, though Hoff plans to abolish the current development commission led by GOP Chairman Roland Seward and replace it with an advisory council. Vautour was appointed last year during Gov Keyser's revamp and holds an indefinite term.
Burlington Lawyer Bernard Leddy Named Army Civilian Aide
Secretary of the Army Cyrus R. Vance designated Burlington lawyer-politician Bernard J. Leddy as civilian aide for Vermont in the First Army District for a two year term. He joins 64 advisors nationwide named to assist Vance.
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Burlington
Cyrus R. Vance
Bernard J. Leddy
Vermont
Leddy
Vance
Adams to Rule on Appointment in Vermont Senate
Attorney General Charles J. Adams faces a ruling on who can appoint a successor to the late Sen elect Lawrence W. Hinds of St. Albans. Governor Keyser seeks authority clarification, with a Republican potential replacement for the nominally Democratic seat in the 30 member Vermont Senate. The governor remains in office for an upcoming January legislature session pending a recount of the November 6 ballots.
Death of Prof W Franklin Spafford at 68
New York professor W Franklin Spafford of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute died yesterday at Samaritan Hospital. A veteran of management engineering, he retired in 1959 as head of the department. He joined RPI in 1926 and led the department from 1940. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Morris and Stebbins Funeral Home in Troy.
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Troy
W. Franklin Spafford
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Samaritan Hospital
Spafford
RPI
Watervliet Arsenal
Morris and Stebbins Funeral Home
Memorial exhibit of Grandma Moses paintings opens in New York
A memorial show for the late Grandma Moses of Eagle Bridge will be staged at Galerie St. Etienne in New York City. The exhibit runs Monday through December 22 at 24 West 57th Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr Otto Kallir, gallery business manager and longtime friend of Moses, oversees the showcase.
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New York
Grandma Moses
Eagle Bridge
Galerie St. Etienne
New York City
West 57Th St
Otto Kallir
Albany Prepares Snow Streets to Speed Winter Traffic
Albany moves to designate main streets as snow streets with fines from 25 to 250 dollars for drivers without tire chains or snow tires when traffic slows. The ordinance, expected to pass on December 3, allows emergency declarations, snow street signs, and a 10 dollar towing fee with no parking during conditions.
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Albany
Albany Common Council
Buffalo
Berkshire residents back Zoito for town police chief
Williamstown residents favor appointing Policeman Joseph Zoito Jr as chief and plan to assemble about 2500 names for selectmen. Town Manager J Maynard Austin says five applicants exist, one local and four from out of town. The vacancy stems from John D Courtney Jr becoming Berkshire County sheriff, who leaves Dec 31.
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Williamstown
Joseph Zoito, Jr
J. Maynard Austin
John D. Courtney, Jr
Berkshire County
Courtney
Appeal for warm clothing for DeMyer family in fire
Williamstown Red Cross disaster director John Stackpole asks for coats blankets and furnishings for Mrs Margaret DeMyer and her six children left homeless by a Friday morning fire at 44 Arnold Street The house is owned by state Trooper C W DeMyer The family is staying with relatives donations can be left at Baxter Hall Williams College or Leo OQuelette's 122 Cole Ave
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Williamstown
Margaret DeMyer
John Stackpole
Red Cross
DeMyer
Arnold St
C. W. DeMyer
Westfield Barracks
North Berkshire lawyers named to recount committee
Seven North Berkshire lawyers join a Berkshire County Accurate Recount Committee formed by Williams College professor James M. Burns to assist the statewide gubernatorial vote recount between Gov. Volpe and Endicott Peabody. The group includes 15 Central Berkshire and four South Berkshire attorneys. Volunteers are sought to staff recount stations next week as experts from Boston and local recount veterans train.
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North Adams
North Berkshire
Berkshire County Lawyers Committee
Williams College
James M. Burns
Endicott Peabody
New Lawyers Committee
Burns
Central Berkshire
South Berkshire
John A. Volpe
Peabody
Boston
Will Lawrence Seek New Speaker Term
In Vermont Rep. Leroy Lawrence faces a 40 year precedent if he runs again for House speaker. Since 1921 no one has held the role for more than one term. Franklin S. Billings Jr. already declares and is seen as the strongest contender. Lawrence would oppose Billings if he seeks re election.
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Leroy Lawrence
Stamford
Charles S. Dana
Franklin S. Billings
Lawrence
Franklin S. Billings Jr
Woodstock
Gradatim Group Holiday Program Theme
Twenty three members of the Gradatim Group met Friday at the First Baptist Church Parish House for a Thanksgiving program. Hostesses were Hilda Orr Mabel Towart Mabel Weller and Margaret LaFlamme. Devotions were by Mabel Harris. Members discussed赠 and planned giving for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for the needy.
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Gravatim
First Baptist Church
Hilda Orr
Mabel Towart
Mabel Weller
Margaret LaFlamme
Mabel Harris
Paul Hurlburt
Man’s World
G. W. Webber
YMCA Schedule of Activities At North Bennington
The YMCA lists a weekly program: Tuesday events from 8 30 a m to 3 p m including Women s Conditioning Group and Men s Volleyball and an industrial management advisory meeting at the Country Club. Board meeting at 8 p m. Wednesday Baton Classes and Grade School Boys Bowling in the afternoon. Friday gym classes for different school levels and a junior high Fun Night. Saturday Rifle Club morning session at the Armory and Church of God Young People group in the evening.
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North Bennington
Country Club
Ymca Board of Directors
Armory
Church of God
Thanksgiving Day Unified Service Planned in Bennington
The Bennington Hebrew Congregation First and Second Congregational Churches sponsor a joint Thanksgiving Service at 11 a.m. in the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street. Rabbi Sigmund Kaufman speaks on "What Have We to be Thankful for?" Others include Rev. Robert P. Bell and Rev. Stephen C. Greene. Public invited.
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Bennington
First Congregational Church
Old Bennington
Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
Sigmund Kaufman
Robert P. Bell
Stephen C. Greene
Bennington Scott Fund Aids 500 Youths Since 1920
The Olin Scott Fund Inc started with a 150000 bequest and now supports higher education in Bennington with about 600000 in assets. It has issued loans to nearly 500 students, with 20 to 25 new loans yearly at 3 percent interest. Trustees include George H. Plumb Frederick H. Welling and Frank Hogel.
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Ing
Vermont Bankers Association
Bennington
Olin Scott Fund Inc
Scott
Vermont
Scott Fund
George H. Plumb
Elm Street
Frederick H. Welling
North Bennington
Frank Hogel
Valentine St
Deer Kill Report Lists Counts Across Vermont Towns
A county deer kill tally filed with Ted DeMarco’s station cites numerous harvesters from Bennington Shaftsbury Arlington Pownal Sandgate and other towns. Entries include Joseph Harrington Manch ester 4-148 and Lois Blodgett Bennington sp-128 among many with varied district codes and regional locations.
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Ted DeMarco
Joseph Harrington
Manchester
Landgrove
Frank Stratton
Bennington
Stratton
Smith Stratton
Lois Blodgett
Shaftsbury
Raymond Taylor
Leonard
N.J
Arlington
William LaFlamme
Pownal
Walter Stockwell
Peru
Madeline Gratton
North Bennington
Sandgate
Philip Brooks
Dalton
Mass
Mt. Tabor
Harry Politis
North Adams
Dorset
Robert Littlefield
Edward Krawczyk
John E. Gardner
Gale Burke
Douglas Holley
Wayne Rabideau
Charles Turner
Lee
Woodford
Virginia Marlin
Paul S. Howard
Hartford
Simeon Crosier
Rupert
Rolland Becker
Wells
Kenneth Turner
Louis Betit
Winhall
Harold Babcock
North Pownal
Albert K. Robinson
Carl Rice
Sunderland
LeRoy Dunn
Danby
John W
Rock Throwers Are Sentenced In Bennington Case
Four area youths pleaded guilty to breach of the peace after an October rock throwing incident. Judge Waldo C. Holden imposed a one year suspended sentence to the House of Correction and probation with two conditions: restitution to victims and a prohibition on the youths associating with each other. The defendants are Donald E. Green 19 Benedicton, Perle W. Webb 17 Shaftsbury, James A. Bump 19 Chapel Road, and Roy R. Slade 19 Park Street Extension.
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Waldo C. Holden
House of Correction
Donald E. Green
Bennington
Perle W. Webb
Shaftsbury
James A. Bump
Chapel Road
Roy R. Slade
New York
Herman N. Spencer
Paul Kittel
Park Street Extension
Bennington Banner Publication and Contact Details
The Bennington Banner announces daily publication at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont with home delivery options and subscription rates for 50 mile radius Vermont and nationwide routes. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes exclusive republication rights for AP and local news.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
Vermont
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Associated Press
Radius
CAB Plans Review Of Northeast Airline Fare Hike
The Civil Aeronautics Board will study a Northeast Airlines petition to raise first class fares in New England after an investigation. The carrier seeks 4.75 percent increases on noncompetitive propeller routes and 2 to 4.75 percent on other noncompetitive routes to offset losses, with fares possibly lower due to a tax repeal.
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Aeronautics Board
Northeast Airlines
New England
CAB
Northeast
World Council Adds Seven Churches to Membership
The World Council of Churches central committee approves seven new member churches, increasing total to 201. Five joins come from the Soviet Union, with one from Lebanon and one from South Africa joining the Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican body.
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New York
Central Committee
The
World Council of Churches
Council
Soviet Union
Lebanon
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Vermont Student Patrol
Edmunds
Gradatim Group
YMCA
United Student Aid Funds
Col. Scott
County Deer Kill
Robert Fischer
Jesse Lemieux
Daniel Mattison
Glastonbury
John Hamilton
Deer Kill
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
KNOW
Better TV Inc
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World Council
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Jacksonville
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Ona
Thos
Vermont Bank
Gomber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Brattleboro
Bellows Falls
Chester
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