26 Sep 1962
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1962
Page
1
Gov. Keyser and Democratic rival Philip Hoff exchanged sharp insults in a Vermont campaign clash. Keyser accused Hoff of avoiding votes during a summer session and called him indecisive, while Hoff accused Republicans of sugar coating the economy and ignoring population and job declines.
New England will receive 143656575 in the 1964 federal highway apportionment. The program covers 90 percent of costs for a 41 billion interstate network to be completed by 1972. States totals include Maine 12246975 New Hampshire 11630775 Vermont 17895475 Massachusetts 55560700 Rhode Island 9551100 Connecticut 36612550.
A final decision on whether town funds must cover Putnam Memorial Hospital indigent care moves closer after the hospital agrees to cooperate. Norton Barber and selectmen discuss appointing new counsel and potential court path to a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, with a possible declaratory judgment on the Henry W. Putnam Deed of Gift.
Billie Sol Estes murder case trial is postponed at least four weeks by Judge Otis Dunagan to October 22 after defense says many key witnesses are unavailable. Affects U S Senate investigations as the subcommittee delays Estes appearance until after the trial.
Washington AP reports a pared down tax bill ready for Congress and the White House accepts a half loaf plan. It preserves a 1 billion dollar investment credit for equipment modernization while dropping the proposed tax on interest and dividends but requires annual reporting on the device. Net first year cost is about 1.3 billion with later costs around 545 million yearly.
The Vermont Development Department announced that fall foliage will be at its brightest next week. Peak colors are expected in most areas, including northern Vermont, as the season moves from summer toward winter.
New Hampshire politics after the GOP primary sees Gov. Wesley Powell and Doloris Bridges accusing rivals of dirt and dishonesty. Powell says he will not pledge vote loyalty to all GOP candidates, while Bridges seeks a Supreme Court hearing on alleged election law violations. Both call for recounts as party tensions flare over Pillsbury’s platform remarks and unity.
The Cuban government announced a pact with the Soviet Union to build a fishing port in Havana Bay with credits for docking and freezing facilities. The plan covers 115 to 130 medium trawlers, with piers refrigerators ice plant depots shops a floating dock fuel stations and a radio station for a joint Cuban Soviet Atlantic fleet for at least ten years. The port is touted as Cuban property despite Miami rumors of Soviet control.
Manchester Vermont AP report on the annual Second Judicial Circuit conference discussing improvements in trial judges and attorneys and the idea that losers should bear more of court costs. Jean MartineauQueen's Counsel of Quebec reviewed the system where losers pay costs.
US defense sources say Cuba plans a port on its 2500 mile coast built with Soviet help to overhaul repair and supply Soviet and Cuban trawlers. It could serve as a base for submarines and torpedo boats threatening the Panama Canal.
Mrs Doloris Bridges, runner up to Perkins Bass in the New Hampshire GOP primary, petitions the state Supreme Court to investigate alleged illegal political activity during the campaign. She cites irregularities and joins two other leading candidates in charging dishonesty in the hard fought race.
James Meredith plans to enroll at the white University of Mississippi as federal authorities estimate possible use of troops to enforce desegregation. Gov. Ross Barnett intends to block or resist court orders, while federal courts prepare to intervene.
In Worcester Massachusetts Edward M Kennedy and George Cabot Lodge faced off in a cordial first debate for the U S Senate. The Harvard men kept the exchange refined and respectful saying the race hinges on finding an independent voice and the ability to disagree with the President without embarrassment.
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