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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
2
Vermont's Employment Security Commissioner Henry Milne says talks with federal officials aim to stop more staff reductions after 30 workers were discharged since June due to declines in federal funds. Federal officials will release 120000 to 140000 for a 24 week retraining course in Rutland and Burlington.
Democratic governor candidate Philip H Hoff attacked Gov Keyser's development program as uninspired and ineffective for creating jobs. He accused Keyser of no new ideas and warned the plan would expand bureaucracy, citing a past failure to deliver promised jobs and noting 1,000 jobs lost last year.
The National Association of State Aviation Officials begins its 31st annual four day meeting in Vergennes at the Basin Harbor Club with speakers including FAA head Na jeeb E. Halaby and Commerce Undersecretary Clarence D. Martin. Vermont won the bid over three states to host the 1962 session. About 40 states and 175 delegates are expected.
The New York Vermont Interstate Commission will hold a three day conference starting Wednesday in Stowe. Speakers include Sen. George D. Aiken Gov. Keyser and planning consultants from both states.
Dr Thomas Boag of Burlington was named by Gov Keyser to the Alcohol Rehabilitation Board. He heads UVM psychiatry and is a consultant with the State Health Department, succeeding the late Dr Charles Stephenson of South Hero.
Troy officials planned a noon meeting to study a State Department of Public Works underpass proposal under Ferry Street to alleviate traffic. Dr. Lewis A. Froman of Russell Sage College said the plan was submitted as a suggestion for Troy and the college, noting it could benefit both.
W Kenneth Doyle assistant superintendent announces Rensselaer County districts in Troy will receive 2,121,360 in state aid for the first quarter. The state total aid for the quarter amounts to 229,115,899.
Gov Volpe nominates Ernest H Rosasco former North Adams mayor and Mt Greylock Commission chair to fill the North Berkshire District Court seat after John E Magenis death. Rosasco is an attorney active in civic affairs.
Edmund A. Bednarski of Bradford was elected president of the Vermont Retail Grocers Association at its 28th annual convention at Basin Harbor Club. He succeeds J Paul Bushnell. Kenneth Watkins and Harold Stoddard are named first and second vice presidents. More than 300 grocers and suppliers attended.
A 50 year old grandmother, Marjorie E. Smith of Roadhouse Illinois, died in a failed attempt to move her daughter's stalled car from a Wabash Railway crossing. She stayed in the car to restart it as the train approached, jumping out too late. The car was struck by the train and then hit Mrs. Smith.
Gov. Keyser unveiled an eight point development program for Vermont including a $1 million parks bond issue the third in six years and a $1 million development department budget with a $260 000 publicity boost He touted industry relocations and urged broader fishing access roads new agricultural programs and more tourism centers as he defended his reelection bid against Philip Hoff and dismissed Hoff proposed recreation underwriting agency as a misapprehension.
The Bennington Bonner is published at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont by The Bonner Publishing Corporation with AP news. Home delivery by carrier 7 cents per day. Mail rates show 50 mile Vermont 3 months 4.25 6 months 8.00 1 year 15.00. Motor route prices: 3 months 4.50 6 months 8.00 1 year 15.00. Elsewhere in the U S mos 4.75 6 mos 9.00 1 year 17.90. Special rates for servicemen Per Cent Discount.
Citizens reminded of the Bennington Village Charter rules including snow and trash clearing, saloon hours, explosive liquid limits, pig keeping dates, ash storage, and sidewalk restrictions. The notice invites reading the 1907 Charter and Ordinances for more quirks.
Governor Wesley Powell returns to New Hampshire amid buzz of a potential independent bid or major political move at the GOP convention. Aide Robert Ober collected 1200 petition blanks to run as an independent for governor or U.S. senator, while Powell hints at tensions with Pillsbury and party elders.
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