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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1962
Page
2
Gov elect Hoff considers education department budget of 31.2 million for the biennium, a boost of 7 million from current levels, with proposed changes to the state aid formula and educational television possibly lifting requests over 35 million. University of Vermont would gain 3.4 million to 9.2 million.
Gov. Keyser approves a one year suspension of 6400 dollars in taxes owed to Vermont from the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad. The railroad petitioned last month to hold payments in abeyance citing mounting maintenance costs and other pending expenses. Approval came after the Public Service Board endorsed the request.
Montpelier Mayor Elbert C. Colburn will step down in March after completing his fourth one year term as chief executive. Colburn, 66, previously served two terms as alderman before becoming mayor.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller lands at Westchester Airport and heads into conferences on the 1963 legislative session. The Social Register notes changes including the removal of his daughter Ann and her husband Rev. Robert L. Pierson, while Gov. and Mrs. Rockefeller, divorced last March, remain listed.
The Albany rug delivery sparks renewed debate over a Hong Kong rug for the state capital. Critics say the seal figure resembles Miss Liberty and maiden Yum Yum from The Mikado, while supporters claim value for money.
In Williamstown, Gov elect Endicott Peabody gains five votes to 922 while Gov Volpe falls to 1790 from 1795 after a Board of Registrars recount. Blumen gains one vote, Williams keeps three. Herman Kahn of Hudson Institute to lecture Williams College on civil defense and deterrence with his thesis that a nuclear blast would not end civilization.
About 60 residents attended the first public hearing on Manchester's proposed simplified zoning ordinance at Manchester Elementary School. Leon Wiley chaired the session as residents voiced fears of overreaching rules versus permissiveness, with objections from Dr. Max Y. Seaton and others. It outlined a zoning administrator role, permits, and possible variances with a second hearing set for December 13 ahead of a March town meeting vote.
Village Recreation Committee seeks part time supervisors for two Bennington ice rinks Stark Street and Memorial Park. Applicants must supervise skaters and perform ice maintenance this winter with weekday and weekend shifts. Applications available at Bennington Area YMCA due by December 11.
The Freedom vs. Communism workshop at the Greater Bennington Association office convened last night as the fourth in an eight part study on the economics of survival. Participants split into two groups representing management employees customers and stockholders to discuss profit driven rewards risks wages bargaining power and productivity. The next meeting set for 7 30 p m Dec 6 will examine government roles in the economy. The event is sponsored by the Greater Bennington Association and the U S Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Julia K Nash Bennington tax collector announced that the 1962 delinquent tax books have been turned over to the collector. She urges payment of poll taxes to vote and notes taxes on both spouses affect licenses. Citizens may contact her at 303 Weeks St for appointments between 1 and 6 p.m. weekdays.
Gen. Thomas S. Power awarded 10 SAC reconnaissance pilots for providing conclusive evidence of Soviet offensive weapons buildup in Cuba. The group from the 4080th Strategic Wing Laughlin AFB Texas includes Maj. Richard S. Keyser, congratulated by President Kennedy at the White House. posthumous honors go to Maj. Rudolf Anderson Jr. The ceremony at SAC headquarters Omaha named Majors Qualls Emerling and others in the unit.
The Bennington Banner in Bennington Vermont lists home delivery and mail rates including 3 months 4.25 within Vermont 6 months 8.00 and 1 year 15.00. Rates also include 3 months 4.75 6 months 9.00 and 1 year 17.50 for elsewhere in the US with a 20 percent discount for servicemen.
Bennington County American Cancer Society Vermont Division executive committee meets at Putnam Memorial Hospital to review art improved education program for 1963 and preliminary plans for next spring’s annual fund drive. Attendees include Gerald Mills from headquarters and local officials Mrs O’Neil chaired the county fund drive.
New York AP reports a midtown motel plans to honor theater legends by naming each guest room after a stage star. The concept aims to attract visitors seeking a celebrity themed stay in the heart of the city.
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