Bennington Reapportionment Urged Amid Growth Concerns
J Duncan Campbell, selectman, warns The Banner that Bennington faces a population implosion requiring expert planning and strong zoning. He urges adding public works leadership, shifting from three selectmen to six districts, and revising the charter to separate residency from districts as growth reshapes representation. The letter notes surrounding cities and rising population pressures in the Northeast.
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When Spring Becomes a Mischievous Muse in Rain
A witty jeremiad on Spring's whims and weather, lamenting mud and rain, green grass, and dandelions. The speaker chides Spring for mischief, describes cold winds, sun glare, and crowded bus rides, and notes reactions from people and even animals to the season’s quirks.
Bennington News Highlights From Riverside and North Village
Miss Alice Matteson of Riverside School won Bennington town spelling contest at Hicks School with Miss Louise Shortt of Hicks School in second and Stuart Graham of Old Bennington third. Industrial conditions in North Bennington appear better, snow disrupted roads, and a community playground project is planned by Leonard Black of the YMCA. A unique children’s book sale is set for Bennington Elementary School auditorium.
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Bennington
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Shea Inc
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Johnson cuts economics class as state plan urged
EDMOUR GERMAIN, assistant professor at Johnson State College, argues that Chancellor Craig's call for a unified state college planning conflicts with Johnson's move to drop the Principles of Economics course next fall. He notes UVM requires the basic course for advanced study and warns the change limits Johnson students pursuing economics and business careers.
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William Craig
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Vermont
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Johnson
UVM
Craig
Energy and environment conference in Hanover April 20
To the Editor the Banner notes a 9 a.m. April 20, 1974 conference on energy and the environment at the Murdough Center Dartmouth College Hanover N H. Sponsored by Thayer School of Engineering Vermont Natural Resources Council and northern New England groups it invites public attendance with topics including The Advantages of Nuclear Power The Case Against Nuclear Power Biological Effects of Radiation An Overview of Future Energy Sources Prospects for Nuclear Fusion Solar Power and Prospects for Energy Self sufficiency in Rural Communities Letters up to 200 words are welcome from Vermonters.
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Dartmouth College
Hanover
N.H
Thayer School of Engineering
Vermont Natural Resources Council
New England
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