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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1962

Page

2

Vermont apple grower challenges deer damage law in Chancery suit

Putney apple grower William H. Darrow Jr. sues over state deer damage rules, claiming compensation should cover 1000 bushels of apples harmed by deer even if not matured. Judge Leonard Morrison hears arguments as officials face claims of noncompliance and improper compensation terms. In Barre, Harold Roy Raynolds accuses Rep. Robert T. Stafford of opposing public works and redevelopment acts that could spur Vermont jobs and development.

Darrow Morrison

Vermont to extend I-91 bridges along Connecticut River Valley

Bids will be opened next month for two bridges 3.7 miles south of Springfield and 1.7 miles of roadway in Rockingham as part of an I-91 extension project. A second contract for a mile of work to the Springfield town line is let in November with a December 1964 completion date.

Montpelier Highway Department Connecticut River Valley Bellows Falls Springfield Rockingham

Blount eyes Rutland track revival with tax relief bid

F Nelson Blount of an excursion line says he may buy a 20 mile Rutland Railway segment from Bellows Falls to Gassetts to run freight and tourist trains. He met Gov Keyser and Rutland President Ginsburg who voiced interest, but tax relief from the state is needed to restore service. The Bellows Falls to Gassetts stretch is a key area officials want back in use.

Brattleboro Dublin N.H Rutland F. Nelson Blount Service Club Bellows Falls Gassetts Blount Keyser William '. Ginsburg Gassetts Run

County to form water agency amid delays in contracts

Rensselaer County Supervisors approved creation of a new county water agency to coordinate aid for interested communities. Minority Leader James K. Welsh opposed, suggesting delay until Troy and East Greenbush water contracts are signed.

Troy Rensselaer

Berkshire news highlights school building costs and local votes

In North Adams a $32 000 architect financing order nearly split the council with a tie that was broken 11 to 1 on reconsideration. City projects estimate about 2 million dollars for three schools after surveys. Also in Adams horseback riding is forbidden in Bellevue Cemetery after complaints about workload. Williamstown will get a storage building for snow removal on U S Route 7 south of South Williamstown. Wheaton Illinois students start a week long exchange visiting local events hosted by Drury High and Pittsfield opponents.

North Adams Adams Cemetery Commission Bellevue Williamstown Martin E. Pierce State Highway Department U.S. 7 Wheaton Ill Drury High Pittsfield Mt. Greylock Lenox Drury

Congressional Candidates Answer Peace Action Queries

The Bennington Banner reports U S Rep Robert J Stafford and Democrat Harold Ron Raynolds differ on foreign aid control and international bodies while both favor pursuing nuclear disarmament with verifiable inspections. Senator George D Aiken responds via reference. his opponent Robert W Johnson did not reply. The Bennington Council for a Turn Toward Peace organized the questions.

U. S Robert J. Stafford Harold Ron) Raynolds U.S Raynolds Bennington Council Vermont George D. Aiken Robert W. Johnson Brattleboro Aiken U.S. Senate Subcommittee On United States Stafford Congress U.N Children’s Fund Raynolds Stat United Nations Soviet Union Point Four Peace Corps Kennedy Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Armed Services Committee House of Representatives Disarmament Agency Bennington Bradford Smith Shaftsbury

Foster Care Theme Highlighted by Vermont Aid Society

Burlington residents will see a drama on foster care at the Vermont Children's Aid Society annual meeting on October 17 at Hotel Vermont Roof Garden. The Burlington Community Theatre will perform Present Pleasures by Nora Stirling and the agency will honor foster parents for cared for children. Dr. Bennett C. Douglass of Burlington will preside at the 10:30 a.m. start.

Burlington Vermont Children’s Aid Society Burlington Community Theatre Nora Stirling Hotel Vermont Roof Garden Bennett C. Douglass Society

Pravda Calls for Higher Soviet Productivity Gains

In Moscow the Soviet newspaper Pravda urged Communist party organizers and plant managers to speed up labor productivity to close the gap with the United States. It noted 18 percent industry and 23 percent building gains in the first three years of the seven year plan and claimed Soviet productivity now matches Germany France and Britain but still trails the United States.

Moscow Pravda Communist Party Soviet Union United States

Play Starts At Two P.M With A Half Hour Length

A play will begin at 2 p m and run for 30 minutes. Luncheon is scheduled for noon with reservations due by October 15. Call Rutland Prospect 3 855 to reserve.

Rutland Prospect

AP Manager Starzel to Retire From The AP

Frank J. Starzel, 58, chief executive officer of The Associated Press, will retire after 14 years as its general manager. The AP board will name a successor today as Starzel moves to a farm near South Londonderry, Vt., and serves as a consultant.

Starzel South Londonderry Farm New York Frank J. Starzel Manger Associated Press Worldwide News Service South Londonderry Alan J. Gould News Post Gould The

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