Bennington Caucuses Run by GOP and Democrats
Bennington voters held caucuses with both parties nominating candidates for town offices. Key figures include John Flood as auditor, Paul Kelley as selectman, and Rush Welter named town moderator by Democrats. Ballot misplacement noted. mixed nominations mark party cooperation for annual town meeting.
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Paul "Kelley
Selectman
Noel Olin
Harold Hilliard
GOP
John Flood
North Bennington
Rush Welter
Lawrence Lyons
Richard Corcoran
Alfred la Tour
Fred Baker
John la Flamme
Torrance P. Lanigan
Theda Moon
Michael O'Brien
James:.Kearns, Jr
Stephen Vince
George Feinberg
James Kinney
George Campbell
Lawrence‘ Powers
Alexander’ B
R. Drysdale
Montpelier
Taxing Gas on Hand Sets Stage for March 1 Increase
Albany AP reports the State Tax Commission will collect an extra million dollars in taxes on gasoline dealers stock on hand as of February 28. The two cent rise to six cents per gallon applies to inventories, with dealers allowed an exemption of 1000 gallons or 520 dollars per dealer. Returns are due April 20.
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Albany
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
NY Rep seeks national referendum on federal lottery
Rep. Paul A. Fine of New York proposed a bill calling for a U S nationwide vote on whether the federal government should sponsor a national lottery to reduce taxes.
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Washington
Paul A. Fine
Funeral Car Fire Destroys Vehicle of Walrath Family
A funeral car carrying Harry D. Walrath’s family from Johnstown to Lake Luzerne caught fire near Greenfield Center on Route 9N. The vehicle burned after a rear tire issue as mourners, including the deceased’s son, mother, wife and aunt, evacuated. no injuries were reported and the procession continued to Lake Luzerne.
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Anautomobile
Harry D. Walrath
Johnstown
Lake Luzerne
Greenfield Center
John K. Walrath
Walrath
Fort Edward Opposes Rail Crossing Gate Change
Fort Edward residents voiced opposition to the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Co. petition to discontinue manual gates at East Street crossing. A village board resolution against the change was adopted ahead of a hearing in Albany on March 2, with officials and parents citing safety for 137 children crossing daily.
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Delaware & Hudson Railroad Co
East Street
Fort Edward
Albany
Jotam
iCar Hits Pole in West Glens Falls Injures 1 Year-Old Girl
A one year old Glens Falls girl was injured and hospitalized after a car she was driving skidded on a road in West Glens Falls and struck a utility pole. Helen Bond Smith, 1, suffered rib fractures and knee lacerations but was reported in good condition at Glens Falls Hospital. The vehicle was titled to Margaret Smith, 7 Summit Street, Glens Falls.
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Glens Falls
Helen Bond Smith
Cherry
St. Glens’ “Falls
Glens Falls Hospital
Roy Pulver
Luzerne
Margaret Smith
Summit St. Glens Falls
Corinth
West Glens Falls
Hoosick Falls Man Found Dead In Home
John Schneider a 50 year old Boston and Maine Railroad employee was found dead in bed at his Upper Classic street Hoosick Falls home yesterday afternoon Coroner Anthony E Matera ruled death natural Schneider had been in ill health and was found by Anthony Salluzzo Hoosick Falls Police and the coroner investigated the case The body was taken to Mahar Funeral Home Hoosick Falls
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John Schneider
Boston & Maine Railroad Co
Hoosick Falls
Anthony E. Matera
Schneider
Anthony Salluzzo
Matera
Mahar
Safari Trip Ends After Collision Injures Man
Robert McLoughlin, 25, of 24 Douw St. was treated at St. Mary's Hospital for injuries to the right leg and arm after a station wagon struck him at 6th Avenue and North Street. He was later released. Mrs Lucy Peppen and visiting President Tilo of George St Green Island were en route in a 1956 station wagon when the collision occurred near southern Ethiopia, with Emperor Haile Selassie mentioned in connection.
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Robert McLoughlin
Douw St
St. Mary's Hospital
6Th Avenue
North Street
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Lucy Peppen
Tilo
George St. Green Island
Yugoslavia
Emperor Haile Selassie
McLoughlin
Second Crash Kills Officer at Little Rock Base
An Air Force B-25 bomber crashed at Little Rock Air Force Base last night killing one of five officers aboard. It follows another fatal base crash three days earlier on a B-47 that killed all three crew. survivors were Capt. Donald St. Martin, 1st Lt. Eugene Mathins, Maj. Leonard Thomas, and Capt. John Ferry with minor injuries.
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Little Rock, Ark
Little Rock
Minn
Eugene Mathins
Elon College
N. C
Leonard Thomas
Maple Heights
Ohio
John Ferry
White’Plains
Safe Found By Three Boys In Saratoga County
Saratoga County authorities try to determine ownership of a gray office safe weighing about 100 pounds found Wednesday afternoon at the old Gick barn site on Gick road in Wilton town about five miles east.
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Saratoga County
Gick Road
Wilton
Safe damage after dark burglary at Wilton town site
The Wilton town constable reported a damaged safe with 97 cents found inside. Sheriff Wesley E. DeVoe and Deputy Howard Schultz investigated after dark and took the safe to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office in Ballston Spa for further examination.
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Spa and
Kirk
Woodcock
Wilton
Wesley E. DeVoe
Howard Schultz
Saratoga County Sherif
Ballston Spa
Bill To Extend Draft Passed By House Vote
The House approved a four year extension of the draft by 391 to 20 after a failed bid to limit the extension to two years. President Eisenhower and Pentagon chiefs back the four year bill. Senate action expected next.
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Edmond
LE Breton Washington (Ap
Senate
Eisenhower
Pentagon
Democras
Berlin Mayor Seeks Talks With Eisenhower During US Visit
West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt on a month long goodwill tour plans to discuss the West Berlin crisis with President Eisenhower. He arrived at Idlewild Airport during a stopover en route to Ottawa and expects a visit to Washington.
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New York
Willy Brandt
West Berlin
Eisenhower
Brandt
Idlewild
Otttawa
Canada
United States
Asia
United Nations
Washington
United States extends 10 million loan to Malaya
The United States loaned Malaya 10 million dollars for roads and bridges. The funds will be repaid over ten years at 3.4 percent interest.
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Malaya
Kuala Lumpur
United States
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