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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1976
Page
5
Ohn Baskin reflects on a village removed for a lake near Wilmington Ohio, comparing village life to malls and feudal bases. He traces American longing for size, community, and identity, contrasting past settlers and modern mobility with a sense of loss and nostalgia.
The Life of Pat Nixon portrayed as a model wife who sacrificed self. denial and public poise while sharing a 40 year marriage with Richard Nixon. The piece frames her as Plastic Pat and a victim of political life.
The Banner reports success for day care home outreach and requests weekend child care volunteers. Social and Rehabilitation Services seeks helpers for hospitals nursing homes and service workers needing weekend coverage. Call Marge Galvin at 442-8541. Natalie Allen Field Specialist Bennington.
Reader Anne Kasten questions UPI coverage of Nixon and the Nixon pardon. She asks if the report was calumny or yellow journalism and whether the pardon tempts reporters and readers to judge and punish Nixon, noting flaws in modern justice and lingering public questions. Sunderland.
The Molly Stark PTG extends gratitude for the first annual Spring Carnival held on March 20. Special thanks go to Cindy Tripp Sharon Stone and Joe Lausville for raffle success and to Vermont Container Corp Cinema I II The Banner Star Electric Southern Vermont Appliances Green Mt. Park H. M. Stevens Bohne's Orchard WBTN Lyman Hansen New Englander Motel Knotty Pine Motel for generosity. Also appreciation to Boy Scouts Troop 353 janitors staff parents and room mothers for food time and help.
Polly Ridlon wins first in the Bennington Rural Schools spelling contest with Nancy Jepson, Philip Percey, and Ann LaCroix taking places. Bennington College plans its first commencement for June 5 and 6 led by senior class. Vermont blue laws tightened over Sunday sales, while Prouty backs Lyman Rowell for Vermont governor. Williams College hosts GE College Bowl buzz with Basnight Goodbody Haynes and Foster on the team.
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