Flood control easement debate in Bennington area
Residents clash with Bennington selectmen over drainage easements for Army Corps of Engineers flood control project on Roaring Branch. Letter warns of land damage while supporters stress long term benefits and reduced flood risk. officials urged to avoid delays and secure timely completion.
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County Street
Bennington
Army Corps of Engineers
Roaring Branch
Bennington Seacmen
Letters on Beers critique and nuclear safety questions
A reader questions Dr Roland Beers and the Easton fast breeder proposal. The letter urges solid information on biological and ecological effects of low level radioactivity, cites AEC jurisdiction limits, and notes calls for public discussion before expanding reactors. Also mentions Vermont ETV program on Lake Champlain pollution and urges local awareness and action.
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Roland Beers
Beers
Easton
N.Y
AEC
Atomic Energy Commission
New England
Oppose drainage pipes plan on County Street area
A Letter to the Editor by Charlotte A. Foucher argues a government survey aims to place six foot deep drainage pipes along a boundary, seeking permanent rights of way rather than land purchase. She warns neighbors against building on staked land, notes potential property damage, and urges communal resistance while highlighting possible legal costs.
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Bennington
Governor urges Vermont to honor school aid commitments
Governor Deane C Davis warns lawmakers to keep state aid to education at roughly 40 percent of local school costs in the face of possible cuts. He notes proposed $2.5 million reductions threaten property taxpayers and school programs, urges raising sufficient funds while avoiding easy cuts, and commends the House for supporting the budget and revenue measures.
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Senate
Evangelist Converts Politician in Revival Stage Plea
An old fashioned revival meet features a politician known for shady dealings sobbing on stage and confessing sins to be saved. The evangelist urges repentance while the man cites the grand jury session as a barrier, claiming divine forgiveness despite his fear of exposure.
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Fettle
Bennington Banner Publication Details
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
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Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Bennington
Vermont
Rationale for Reverse Racism in College Admissions
A critical look at preferential treatment for African Americans in admissions compares it to other compensatory policies like GI benefits and Head Start. It argues the unique, historic harms faced by Blacks justify race-based preferences, noting a lack of similar burden for other minorities and affirming colleges’ commitment to leadership development despite underqualified entrants.
Tendencies in Nixon's First 100 Days
James Reston reviews Nixon's early moves noting a central aim to end the Vietnam War and set a domestic reform agenda. He contrasts modest domestic change with a tentative but strategic approach abroad, highlighting defense budget prudence and commitment to peace, while predicting the war decision will shape a potential second term.
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Nixon
Johnson Administration
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Hanoi
National Liberation Front
Vietnam
Washington
Tin Lizzie Colors Show Ford’s Legacy Distorted by Modern Gimmicks
A nostalgic critique notes Henry Ford would be upset by the era’s flashy car colors and modern marketing. It recalls the Model T’s simple black palette, crank starts, and hands on lessons in driving, contrasting old toughness with new branding and names.
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Ford
Madison Avenue
Lizzie
Sigmund Freud
Henry
Vermillion
Dobbin
Tin Lizzie
Ford Motor Co
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Bennington College
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the Banner
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Lake Champlain
Walter Cronkite
Champlain Valley
Anne K, Baker
Orchard Road
Charlotte
Deane C, Davis
United Mine Workers Journal
Bennington Banner
By James Reston
New York Times News Service
Elizabeth Dwyer
North Bennington
Henry Ford
Freud
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