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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1976
Page
5
Terrence Des Pres notes a surge of Holocaust study in colleges with 141 students in Colgate's Literature of the Holocaust. He observes renewed Jewish heritage, sharpened moral discernment, and a new lucidity about life’s basics as students confront trauma to gain meaningful insight and resilience.
A reader questions the fuss over Barbara Walters earning 1 million dollars annually from ABC. Referencing a prior April 27 editorial the writer argues Walters is a true media star and points to her rarity among news voices with a speech impairment reaching high success and wealth. The letter asks how many others have achieved such pinnacle status.
A reader questions the surge of TV media figures who dominate interviews with world leaders. She notes Barbara’s perceived influence, cites Nixon’s alleged invites, and cites critics who dub her “Bubble Lips.” The piece ends with a sharp jab about NBC and Jim Hartz.
A senior citizen from Old Bennington thanks the Bennington Opportunity Council for supporting local gardeners. Unable to kneel due to a broken hip, the writer recalls last year’s harvest baskets and plans to donate canned goods this season to show appreciation for BOC’s work in the community.
Miss Susan Del Tatto tops a five week spelling contest with 96 percent at the Bennington School of Commerce while daily words from the Evening Banner front page challenge students. A South Shaftsbury aviator crash injures both wings, a paint album prize goes to Threshner and Comstock group, and Sgt. Ellis Maxon Jr. survives a B 36 and F 51 crash. The Tri State Music Festival draws Vermont, Massachusetts and New York students to the armory, with George Slater guest conducting. Burlington advances blood center meetings. town officials oppose a relocated U S 7 route. Mt Anthony Union School Board names Richard Woodward associate principal. Green Mountain Park profits fall to 218000 state share, track nets 819600 for 36 days. Historical notes: Hoover meets Siam’s King in 1931, Dachau liberation in 1945.
A personal reminiscence recalling May 10 1876 opening day at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Dom Pedro II and empress led the crowd of 100000, Corliss steam engine powered moving exhibits, 9.8 million paid admissions by November, Bell’s telephone idea, and lasting impact on American life. Also notes Smithsonian’s 1876 exhibit plan and lingering Washington fondness for centennial memories.
The letter criticizes teachers and board members as vultures hindering budget approval. It calls out a proposed 18 percent increase and mocks teacher leadership, suggesting a Dale Carnegie course and implying faculty realize their chance at approval is slim unless taxpayers resist the rise.
The Bennington Area Special Olympics thanks Bennington Bookshop Dunkin Donuts Grand Union The Gift Garden and others including the Bennington National Guard for a food and craft sale that funded uniforms for the state games in Burlington in June. The note is signed by Beverly Cummings and Floyd Holliday of Shaftsbury.
A publicity note from Mt Anthony Union High School officials praises The Banner for clear factual reporting on the next year’s budget. superintendents and principals acknowledge the paper’s effort in presenting the budget process and informational articles to the public.
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