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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1962
Page
2
Burlington 34 year old Charlotte Hill pleaded innocent on six embezzlement counts involving more than 3500 allegedly stolen from her employer as a bookkeeper. She was arraigned yesterday and remains free on 6000 bail awaiting trial. Offense dates span January 1960 to July 1962.
John V. Woodhull, state commissioner of institutions, hosts a gathering of fellow commissioners from the six New England states at Windsor State Prison.
State Sen. John J. O'Brien says a Blatnik federal highway investigating committee representative showed clear interest in Vermont highway department probe. He met with the committee member who studied transcripts from 14 months of testimony in the ongoing inquiry.
Troy Public Safety Commissioner Thomas W. Miter submitted his resignation to Mayor Neil S. Kelleher. The move takes effect Saturday. A Republican city chairman, Miter has held the $4,000-a-year post since November 21, 1961, to devote more time to his insurance business. A mass chest x ray program for Rensselaer will be held next May after TB cases were found. state units will be used citywide.
A sparse crowd attended the County Court House hearing as the Board of Supervisors discussed an $8.63 million county budget. County Treasurer James M. Brahan of Hoosick Falls called the session the quietest in years.
Albany reports the Thruway Authority approves adding 41 Troop T state police troopers for the 40-hour week plan. The expansion lifts troop strength to 220 with 179 men currently assigned.
Williams College in Williamstown will run a six week summer institute in general zoology for biology teachers after receiving a 46300 grant from the National Science Foundation. Dr. William C. Grant Jr. leads the staff with Dr. Allyn J. Waterman as associate director and Arthur Champlin as assistant. The program, co sponsored by the American Society of Zoologists, will host 40 participants and a dozen visiting lecturers with two lecturers each week.
The North Adams City Council sent back about a dozen items to committees led by the Finance Committee. Issues returned for study include the mayor’s new pay schedule affecting about 125 City Hall and Public Works employees and the mayor’s revised vacation schedule for police, fire, and public works staff. A transfer of 2023 to pay a retired firefighter was also referred, while approved transfers moved 400 from highway to health and sanitation to extend East Ave sewer service and 8000 from disability assistance relief to aid dependent children due to delayed state funds.
A Bennington Peace Forum panel explored Is Disarmament a Step Toward Peace featuring Lawrence Harrington, Ed Levin, and Wallace P. Scott. Levin and Scott urged disarmament amid thermonuclear threats while Harrington argued for a strong counterforce to curb communism, highlighting a split view on U S policy and nuclear risk.
Suzanne Clift 21, accused of murdering her Italian-born boyfriend Piero Brentani, today entered psychiatric evaluation at Massachusetts Mental Health Center. The frail debutante, niece of actor Montgomery Clift, appeared in court in a maternity dress as her defense sought indefinite commitment for mental health treatment. Brentani’s nude body was found in Clift’s Beacon Hill apartment following the Oct. 1 shooting. Clift pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and awaits further court action.
Vatican confirms Pope John XXIIII is ill with influenza forcing cancellation of his Wednesday audience. Despite denials, Rome papers claim plans for surgery around December 11 after the Ecumenical Council recess, with an operating room allegedly prepared in the Vatican Palace.
The Bennington Banner provides daily local news from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont. Subscription rates by mail cover 3 months to one year within Vermont and elsewhere with special servicemen discounts. The newspaper includes regional and AP news content and offers display advertising assistance.
Nearly 35 men will lead the Every Member Canvass at Bennington First Methodist Church as the 1963 budget of 31 149 with a $7 000 rise is explained. Rev George Miller of North Hoosick urges sacrifice mirroring early Christians. Training sessions set for Thursday night and Sunday drive begins at 2 pm in the chapel with hopes to finish within a week.
Cushman Mfg Co of North Bennington negotiates a new union contract with Upholsterers International Union Local 545 AFL CIO. The current contract expires December 31. Hall T. Cushman, company president, notes one meeting held with several more planned. No contract details disclosed.
Area residents circulate petitions urging Gov elect Hoff to appoint James R. Cross of St. Albans to the Franklin County state senate seat left vacant by the late Lawrence W. Hinds Democrat Leader Verder Elwell heads the effort as Local 545 AFL CIO vice president at H T Cushman Mfg Co Cross serves as secretary treasurer of the Vermont Labor Council AFL CIO and has worked with the General Assembly The field also includes former St. Albans mayor James Malloy and Mildred Brault a former state senator defeated by Hinds in the primary
Joseph B. Mattison of East Arlington was found guilty of driving while under the influence and careless negligent driving after a two day jury trial in Municipal Court before Judge Waldo C. Holden. Sentencing was deferred for the Sept 22 incident on Sunderland Road in Manchester. The state called six witnesses while the defense offered only the defendant.
The Bennington County Nurses Association will hold its annual Christmas party at Mt Anthony Country Club Monday at 6 p.m. All registered nurses in the county are invited. Reservations must be made by Friday by contacting Mrs Betty Davis 504 Gage St rel 442-5800. Members are asked to bring a 50 cent exchange gift. An entertainment program will precede a buffet supper.
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