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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner weighs community responses to Willowbrook Housing complex problems. While many tenants strive to be good residents, a few disrupt the area, shaping outside perceptions. The piece notes domestic disputes occur elsewhere and emphasizes fair treatment without stereotyping.
A letter argues Willowbrook Housing Authority must enforce rules in the subsidized complex. It urges firm action against disruptive residents, while seeking cooperation with tenants to maintain order and comply with community standards.
The piece celebrates the summer corn season with roadside markets and home gardens. It notes fresh corn as essential, recalls Mrs. Appleyard’s rule of twenty minutes from field to table, and likens corn preparation to delicate dishes where guests wait for the food to be ready.
A breezy column notes the ongoing appetite for disaster in films. It suggests viewers encounter peril through sharks and fiery calamities, reflecting a public fascination with sensational danger on screen.
The writer warns of cinematic potential disasters with skyscrapers tossed by quakes and a ultimate tidal wave. Fire water and earth upheaval may converge on screen, hinting at an end of the world scenario and maybe a script is already being drafted.
Readers praise the Mt. Anthony Union High School Festival of Nations for showcasing foods dances and crafts from many nations turning a small crowd into a warm celebration of American heritage. A letter defends Willowbrook tenants against stigma and urges The Banner to print balanced views. RFD 1 Turnabout Lane.
A Bennington Museum column surveys early lighting devices from fire to lamps. It traces torches, clay and metal lamps, rush holders, betty lamps, and crushe lamps used by colonial settlers. The article notes wire and wick developments, drip issues, and museum displays, with scope to explore local history through artifacts.
A Vermont focus on the recent congressional pay raise bill notes it would mirror general federal cost of living increases. It covers senators and representatives along with judges and senior civil servants, sparking political debate about self-interest versus public service and potential restraint on broader federal pay raises.
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