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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1962
Page
2
Vermont Governor Keyser steps aside after Atty. Gen. ruling, leaving appointment of the late Sen elect Lawrence W. Hinds’ replacement to the legislature. James Malloy, former St. Albans mayor, emerges as a leading Democratic contender for the seat.
Vermont lawmakers ready for a speaker contest with Rep. John Masterton entering the race and Rep. Franklin Billings Jr. announcing plans to seek the post in January. Paterson notes Maine gas plans could affect Vermont imports as studies proceed. In St Johnsbury, first closed circuit educational TV may debut with bid accepted for two used cameras and gear.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration awards Troy Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a 151 030 dollar contract to investigate radiation damage to semiconductors and thin metal films. Dr Raymond H Hartigan, director of the division of research, notes the October contracts include RPI. Skidmore College releases a 12 page brochure on moving its campus to Woodlawn Park and a 20 million relocation program announced March 1 by President Dr Val Wilson.
The Housing and Urban Development Agency approved a 949,877 loan to Water Vliet Housing Authority to support a 1.05 million low rent elderly housing project. U.S. Rep. Leo W. O'Brien announced the action Tuesday.
John Bell of Bartow Florida was indicted by a Albany Supreme Court grand jury on a felony maiming charge after allegedly throwing caustic soda into a coworker’s face at Indian Ladder Apple Farm Voorheesville injuring James E. Fulton also of Bartow who lost sight in one eye The incident occurred last month and the victim sustained serious burns and eye loss.
Williamstown Buxton School opens its first major dramatic production Ondine by Jean Giradoux with opening night for parents and public performances Friday and Saturday at 8 30. Lead Brad ford Davis plays the knight with sister Barbara as a nymph and several local students participate on and off stage under Virginia Hall Smith.
Weekly progress at McCann Regional Vocational School shows practical nursing equipment arrived for nine students and shops moving from Drury Trade School. Government surplus and bid equipment expected next week, with shop work awaiting completion at Hodges Crossroad School before opening.
Veteran Selectman Fred Dabrowski urged Adams to abandon the representative form and restore general town meetings. He cited last week’s adjourned special meeting due to a quorum shortage and argued write‑in representatives attendence and a $2 million sewer project justify taxpayer voting rights.
Everett Knowles Jr. survived a freight train severing his right arm and then had it reattached by Massachusetts General Hospital doctors. A Sept. 11 nerve reconnection offered hope as the boy recovers, with his sister noting movement and pain during exercises.
The Navy Nurse Corps Candidate program offers financial aid to junior and senior nursing students in a basic nursing program. Selected seniors become Navy Nurse Corps Candidates in the Naval Reserve with active duty benefits and a future commission as Ensign. For information contact Lt Cmdr Edith A. Precipe at the Boston recruiting station.
A Girl Scout Court of Awards at the elementary school recognized 20 troop members led by Mrs. Stanley Hinkley and Mrs. Sidney Davis. Bonnie Van Veghten earned first class rank and Judith Malone became a tenderfoot. Badges for campcraft, outdoor safety, outdoor cook, and adventurer were awarded to several girls, with a fashion show and Hansel and Gretel skit accompanying the event. Mothers plan a Brownie troop for ages seven to ten, with 49 applications already filed.
Progress on selling 2816 units of first mortgage bonds and capital stock for Taconic Racing and Breeding Association is satisfactory. The track currently under final construction will operate regardless of sale outcome. units include 1000 dollar bonds at 6 percent due 1982 and 250 shares of stock. bonds dated Nov 1 1962.
Stewart A Bell 15 son of Rev and Mrs Robert P Bell of Monument Avenue Old Bennington won a varsity cross country letter at Vermont Academy Saxtons River. Bell a sophomore is in his first year of competition after attending Molly Stark School Bennington. The team posted a 4 3 record and finished sixth in Class B at the New England Prep School championships.
Democrat Robert W. Larrow plans a Burlington mayoral bid in the March election race. Incumbent Republican Robert K. Bing has not yet said if he will seek re election.
Sargent Shriver in Washington denied reports he plans to run for Illinois governor. He said he would stay with his "big, satisfying, challenging" role as head of the Peace Corps and noted his Chicago ties and his relation to President Kennedy as brother in law.
Bennington Banner issues include postal rates and subscription prices for local and out of state readers. The notice lists circulation, telephone numbers, and addresses for the Bennington Vermont newspaper and advertising department.
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