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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1962
Page
8
The Labor Department reports U S total employment at 69 762 000 in August 1950, up nearly 200 000 from July and the highest figure in history. Unemployment fell to 3 932 000 as the civilian labor force grew past 74 million, signaling steady growth with retraining urged for displaced workers.
The Internal Revenue Service announced stricter public disclosure and closer examination of financial information and tax returns for tax exempt foundations and similar groups. The move follows ongoing congressional inquiries into potential tax abuses in this field.
Leadville Colorado couple rebuild after losing two sons Billy and Mike, their 84 year old mother, and significant property in a Mt Elbert avalanche. Barbara and Bill Adamich work to move on while staying bonded by their memories.
Maude Frazier 81 becomes Nevada's first woman acting governor when Gov Grant Sawyer leaves for California. She plans a calm Las Vegas day unless something comes up. Also Dr Dana L Farnsworth of Harvard says about 10 percent of college students need psychiatric help yearly and urges psychiatrists on campus staffs. James E Ellis, 20, escapes Sykesville house of correction and is picked up by a state trooper after flagging a passing car.
Legal voters of Bennington are called to the State Armory on Sept 18 1962 at 8 PM to decide on zoning controls for buildings lots and open spaces and the creation of a five member Planning Commission with the Village President ex officio. A Special Charter Study Committee may also be appointed by Trustees and President.
A five member committee may be formed to study the Village Charter with up to 2500 dollars funding for recommendations. Trustees may hire experts, cost up to 1000 dollars, to assist in investigating nuisance complaints related to the Vermont Gas Corporation Plant on Lincoln Street.
August 11 1962 at Bennington Vermont the village adopts a by law prohibiting false fire alarms with penalties up to 100 dollars or three months imprisonment or both. Hilda Hurley village clerk notes it in Banner notices.
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