Gilman Paper workers return after month long strike settlement
More than 250 Gilman Paper Co employees begin returning to work as two unions ratify a new contract that reduces crew sizes for new machines and includes a 2 cent per hour wage increase plus fringe benefits. A six man crew will operate until a five man crew can handle the machines.
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Rutland Man Dies After Truck Crash Near Danby
Vermont reports its 68th highway fatality of 1962 as James E. Perry 56 of Danby dies at Rutland City Hospital from injuries from a Thursday truck crash. Perry was thrown from the truck when it turned onto U S 7 from a side road near Danby. He died Saturday.
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Danby
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U.S. 7
Labor Council Endorses Raynolds Hoff Aiken in Vermont
The Vermont Labor Council AFL-CIO endorsed Harold Raynolds Pomfret for Congress and Philip Hoff for governor, and backed U S Senator George D Aiken R VT. Ralph E Williams 42 of Rutland was elected president, replacing John C Lawson. The council chose neutrality on Lt Gov Ralph A Foote. Major candidates spoke during a three day convention.
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Pomfret
Philip H. Hoff
U.S
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Ralph E. Williams
Rutland
Labor Organization
John C
Keyser Proposes Vermont Student Loan Fund
Gov. Keyser asks the next Legislature to create a 250000 dollar low interest revolving student loan fund to aid qualified Vermonters facing financial hardship. Funds directed by a five member board and based on need, usable at any state approved college, with repayment deferred until after studies.
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Education chief vows action to end school segregation
New York education commissioner James E. Allen Jr pledged top priority to eliminating segregation in public schools at a Kiamesha Lake conference. He said educators should lead solutions on racial imbalance. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert Morgenthau was to visit Albany to launch his campaign and tour unemployment sites in Amsterdam and Gloversville.
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Robert M. Morgenthau
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Gloversville
Polls debated at Williams College dedication in Berkshire
At the two day dedication of the Public Opinion Research Center addition in Williamstown experts from Roper and Gallup and colleges offered opposing views on poll value. Most agreed that greater knowledge of international problems and ways to improve lives is needed. Selectmen will discuss extending North Adams Harriman Airport into Williamstown tonight.
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Gallup
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North Adams McCann Vocational School To Open Four Hours Daily
The North Adams McCann Regional Vocational School, delayed by strikes, will open for a four hour day through the semester. Superintendent James R. Westal says the school year will end in June with full credits awarded.
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Mayor seeks funds to buy land for new schools in North Adams
Mayor Francis C. Florini will ask the City Council for an appropriation to buy land for new schools. The council rejected a similar request last year.
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Francis C. Florini
Milar
Radiation Effects Weaken Man's System Says Geneticist
Boston report notes geneticist Dr James C Crow of Wisconsin warns atmospheric and man made radiation will erode human health and shorten lifespans over 1 000 years of persistence. He cites widespread injury and unseen deterioration while lawmakers and officials clash over coordinated protection.
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Boston
James C. Crow
University of Wisconsin
Baton Classes Resume at YMCA This Wednesday
Janet Flynn's School of Baton will restart at the YMCA this Wednesday afternoon. Preschool to first grade meet 3 30 to 4 30, second to sixth grade 4 30 to 5 30, and seventh grade and up 5 30 to 6 30 with group and individual instruction available.
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School of Baton
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Display Advertising and Subscriptions in The Bennington Banner
Advertisement and subscription rates shown for The Bennington Banner published in Bennington Vermont. Details include home delivery by carrier and mail rates within 50 mile radius and nationwide options with three month, six month, and yearly terms. Special serviceman discount noted.
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Maid of the Mist crowned at Niagara Falls festival
Gretchen House a 20 year old orphan from Niagara Falls was chosen Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls. She won over four finalists before about 7500 spectators on Goat Island marking the festival’s end.
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N.Y
Gretchen House
American Falls
Goat Island
New Hampshire Democrats Confident After State Convention
Democrats in New Hampshire rally to a victorious tone after a state convention. Gubernatorial candidate John King leads a call for a strong campaign to end Republican control, aided by Speaker Gale McGee's forecast of party success and potential GOP rifts. J. Murry Devine returns as state party chair with a leadership slate including Irma Bownes and Genevieve Neale.
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Laconia
Genevieve Neale
Hanover
Everett Feldblum
Hillsboro
Madeline Glady
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