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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1962

Page

2

Burlington Puts Faith in 80 Percent Voter Turnout

Burlington political leaders predict about 80 percent of registered voters will cast ballots in the November 6 election. Democratic Chairman Vincent H. Naramore expects 13 000 voters while Republican C Douglas Cairns foresees a similar figure. Voter registration is projected at 16 000 by election day. Burlington remains a Democratic stronghold.

Burlington Democratic Committee Vincent H. Naramore C. Douglas Cairns

Burlington Crash Claims Two Lives in Route 125 Incident

Norman Turner 22 a migrant worker from Cedarsville New Jersey died in Burlington hospital from injuries suffered October 14 in a one car crash on Route 125 near Bridport. Co worker Walter Culler 23 died at the scene and driver Ben Dukes 22 of Deerfield Beach Florida remains unconscious in Mary Fletcher Hospital. Turner is the states 79th highway victim of 1962 and 11th this month.

Burlington Norman Turner Bridport Turner Cedarsville N.J Walter J. Culler Ben Dukes Deerfield Beach Fla Mary Fletcher Hospital

Congress Did Half Job on Welfare Reforms, Says May

Pulitzer winner Edgar May cites 87th Congress failures to fund welfare reforms. He claims lawmakers campaigned for re election and blocked a 5 million dollar appropriation for day care aiding mothers on aid to dependent children. May warns reforms were only publicity driven.

Buffalo Evening News John V. Woodhull

Collision Kills Bellows Falls Woman at Shrewsbury Intersection

In Shrewsbury Massachusetts a two car crash at routes 140 and 20 injures four people. Anna Millis 75 of Worcester died after admission to Memorial Hospital. James Millis 74 is hospitalized with rib and head injuries. Kathleen Witham 47 of Ardsley New York is hospitalized with a nose fracture. Stephen Witham 47 was treated and released. Millis and Mrs Witham are listed in satisfactory condition.

Shrewsbury Mass Bellows Falls Anna Millis Henry St Memorial Hospital Worcester James Kathleen Witham Hilltop Rd Ardsley N.Y

Burlington Man Joseph Bowers Die by Accidental Fall

The body of 46 year old Joseph Bowers, an unemployed auto repairman, was found in the Winooski River. A panel of investigators including State’s Attorney John J. Boylan and Dr. Richard Woodruff ruled his death accidental after evidence showed he left a woman and fell on a ledge above the river.

Burlington (Ap Joseph Bowers Winooski Atty John J. Boylan Joseph Sprano Burlington Robert Abare Richard Woodruff Robert Iverson State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Bowers

Rockefeller Faces Morgenthau Charges in NY Campaign

In New York Governor Rockefeller dismissed Morgenthau’s claim of fakery as campaign rhetoric under pressure. Morgenthau accused pledges of being meaningless amid the race for the statehouse.

Schenectady

Williams College Talk Supports Court Prayer Ruling

Sidney Hook of New York University told a Williams College audience that he supports the Supreme Court prayer ruling but urges a moral basis for it. He noted a historical moral case for church-state separation and cited colonial beliefs about established churches.

Williamstown Sidney Hook New York University Williams College Supreme Court Hook New York

White House in Crisis as Kennedy Keeps 12 to 17 Hour Days

President Kennedy spends 12 to 17 hours daily at his desk with a near constant telephone line. Cuba dominates his time as aides operate the 24 hour situation room with a vast communications system. The White House remains accessible to visitors and demonstrates normal tourist activity with heightened security and around the clock press staffing. Pierre Salinger and aides sleep near the president to maintain continuous alertness.

Washington Kennedy Cuba Executive Mansion White House Secret Service Pierre Salinger Andrew T. Hatcher Malcolm Kilduff Salinger

Special Education Director Speaks Here Oct 29

The Bennington Friends of Retarded Children invites the public to hear Miss Jean Garvin Vermont’s director of special education speak on Developing a Better Program for Your Child at the Red Brick School Shaftsbury Oct 29 at 730 p.m. Association directors will meet Miss Garvin after the talk and refreshments are provided. Transportation help is available through Mrs. Greenslet 26294.

The Bennington Friends of Retarded Children Inc Jean Garvin Special Education Vermont Red Brick School Shaftsbury Mary Kent Greenslet BFRC Miss Garvin

Free Library Seeks Kids for Weekly Story Hour

The Bennington Free Library will host a Wednesday 10 a.m. story hour for children ages 3 to 5. Mrs. John Page has volunteered to tell stories this year, introducing youngsters to quality children’s literature.

Bennington Free Library John Page

Milk prices kept steady in Vermont for November

The Milk Control Board kept November prices at current levels in most Vermont areas. Low butterfat milk remains 23 cents a quart delivered and 22 cents retail. high butterfat milk sells for 24 and 23 cents per quart. Bennington Brattleboro and Windsor areas differ from the statewide rates.

Montpelier Milk Control Board Vermont Bennington Brattleboro Windsor

Cross Winds Cited as Reason to Abandon Airports in New England Plan

CAB hearing on a regional New England airport plan features Northeast Airlines seeking approval to end service at 12 cities in Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Vermont. Pilot Bertran McLellan cites cross winds at several Maine airports as the main issue while proposing regional airports at Presque Isle Augusta Bangor and Portland. Northeast argues the change could save 375000 annually and attract needed capital.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board New England New England Council Northeast Airlines James W. Austin Northeast CAB Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Robert L. Park Bertrand J. McLellan Houston Waterville Rockland Bar Harbor Lewiston- Auburn McLellan Lewiston-Auburn Presque Isle Augusta Bangor Portland Concord Laconia Berlin N. H Newport Lawrence Fitchburg Pittsfield Mays

Baynards Station Draws Tourists for Dahlias

Station Master Geoff Burdfield in Baynards England says more visitors come to view the station’s tulips and dahlias than to ride trains. The tiny halt has become a local attraction amid garden displays and seasonal visitors.

Baynards, England

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