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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1962

Page

2

Unexplained death of jobless mechanic in Winooski

The body of 46 year old Joseph Bowers was recovered from the Winooski River amid an investigation by city and state authorities. A medical referee found he did not die by drowning but suffered multiple injuries including a fractured skull before entering the water. Bowers, a Lynn Massachusetts native, had been unemployed since Sept. 29 and lived alone.

Winooski (Ap Winooski River Joseph Bowers Joseph Sprano Winooski Bowers Lynn Mass

Vermont minister dies in Lake Champlain boating accident

The Rev Wilson A Bugden 53 of Fort Lauderdale Fla was killed when his 12 foot boat capsized off North Hero Vermont while he tried to retrieve a duck Witnesses said he was thrown into the water twice after striking a wounded duck with an oar Companions Max Stiles and two others recovered the body It was unclear whether drowning or heart attack caused the death The former Newport Methodist Church pastor's body was recovered further details not released

North Hero Vermont Lake Champlain Wilson A. Bugden Ft. Lauderdale Fla Max Stiles Bugden Stiles Newport Methodist Church

New York Voter Registration Tops 7.74 Million

An AP survey shows 7,741,064 voters registered for the state election but turnout may be light on Nov 6. Apathy looms over the Rockefeller Morgenthau race as party leaders fear low participation. Permanent registration in many communities further clouds the barometer.

Albany Associated Press Rockefeller Robert M. Morgenthau

Child Killed by Delaware and Hudson Freight Train in Menands

MENANDS Glen Creasy a 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Creasy of Menands was killed noon yesterday when struck by a Delaware and Hudson Railroad freight train near the Menands fire station. Engineers John Cullen and Richard Kirk said they saw the child and tried to stop but could not in time. The train traveled under 50 miles an hour.

Menands Glen Creasy Robert Creasy Delaware and Hudson Railroad John Cullen Green Island Richard Kirk Watervliet

Runway Extension at Harriman Airport Approved in Berkshire

North Adams city council votes to extend Harriman Airport runway by 600 feet at a cost of 132000 with the city covering 33203 amid protests from Williamstown residents over encroachment. The move aims to accommodate larger planes and improve safety for puddle-jumpers.

North Adams Harriman Williamstown

Home of Suspect in Big Mail Robbery Pulled to Pieces

Federal officers tore up an 18 000 ranch home in an 11 hour search for 1 5 million dollars stolen in a Plymouth mail robbery. Thomas R. Richards 37 missing. search yielded 330 in cash two guns and odd police gear. Officials say the action was a step in the investigation and no arrest warrant existed.

Weymouth Mass Ecoday Plymouth Thomas R. Richards Richards Massachusetts U.S Arthur Garrity

Elks Lodge Plans Banquet for State Official

The Rutland based Vermont Dist Dep Newton Owens will be honored at a special banquet hosted by the local Elks lodge tomorrow evening. A large class of candidates will be initiated in his honor, followed by a lodge meeting and a buffet luncheon for members and visiting brothers.

Elks Lodge Vermont Newton Owens Rutland Owens

Vermont Winter Calendar deadline set for Nov 12

The Vermont Development Department announced a November 12 deadline for listing events in the Winter Calendar of Events. The publication covers December through April and will be distributed via three out of state offices, news media, and inquiries from travelers planning trips to Vermont.

Montpelier Vermont Development Department VDD Vermont

Name of Delany Stays on Ballot Despite Death

John M. Spencer, state Democratic chairman, says Delany's name remains on the lieutenant governor ballot as a memorial. State law prevents substituting a name within 36 days of the election, and leaving the ballot blank would mislead voters amid write in questions. If Delany voters outpace Foote, the legislature decides the appointment.

Delany Spencer John M. Spencer Frederic J. Delany Mr. Delany Delaney Democratic Party Ralph E. Foote

Research Man Still on Stand In Hearing on Northeast's Plea

Nathan S. Simat, president of Systems Analysis & Research Corp., testifies for a second day at a Civil Aeronautics Board hearing about a New England regional airport plan. The cross examination focuses on methodology used to justify Northeast Airlines service cuts and potential savings of about 375000 dollars annually.

Northeast Washington Nathan S. Simat Northeast Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board New England Simat Systems Analysis & Research Corp Atty James C. Buckley Maine Buckley New England Council Lewiston - Auburn Bar Harbor Houston Rockland Waterville Newport Laconia Berlin Concord N.H Fitchburg Pittsfield Lawrence Mass

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