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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1975

Page

5

Buttering Corn and the Folly of Etiquette at Maine Picnics

A humorous essay argues that strict rules for eating corn on the cob and Maine lobster are impractical. It champions a communal buttering method, notes the futility of decorum, and describes an eco friendly, hands on approach with Emily the setter burying corn cobs. Copyright 1975 Christian Science Publishing Society.

Emily Christian Science Publishing Society

Invisible campaign ends as Rockefeller stays on ticket

Washington report says a behind the scenes push for a younger vice presidential candidate faded. GOP leaders from multiple regions favored grooming a younger man for 1980, naming Howard Baker, Edward Brooke, Bill Brock, Charles Percy, and Donald Rumsfeld, but President Ford reiterated Rockefeller as running mate, keeping the ticket with Ford and Rockefeller.

Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller White House Howard Baker Edward Brooke Bill Brock Charles Percy Donald Rumsfeld Ford Howard Bo” Callaway Callaway Ford Rockefeller Ford Reagan

The Lighter Side Fate worse than grass

The piece humorously reports a Senate subcommittee hearing on drugs and violence in public schools and reflects a parent’s dread upon discovering his 13-year-old son has started guitar lessons. It pokes fun at parental fears and rock culture with a light tone and personal anecdote.

Washington UPI Senate

Trembley to build Bennington lubritorium on West Main

The week marks the award of a contract to William D Trembley a Putnam Street building contractor to construct the new lubritorium at the west end of Eddington's Garage on West Main Street. Also noted are federal and town funding approvals for three public works projects totaling 36 783 and 12 321 dollars respectively.

William DD. Trembley Putnam Street Eddington West Main Street Bennington Brooklyn Washington Schneider Brown Place North Street Stark Hose Company Bennington Fire Department

The bigger they are

Helen Lawrenson, Vanity Fair editor, bristles with anecdotes about Conde Nast leaders Baruch Nast Luce and peers. The memoir in Stranger at the Party reveals Harlems clubs, Paris trips, and a web of liaisons, with sharp judgments on Baruch Nast and Mrs Luce.

Helen Lawrenson Conde Nast Vanity Fair Jefferson County New York Vassar Syracuse Clare Boothe Luce Brokaw Random House Grace Bernard Baruch Stephen S. Wise Helen Brown Baruch, Nast Mrs. Luce Princeton Nast Vogue Cassius Grace Moore Claridge Henry Luce Clare Abraham Lincoln Irwin Shaw Heywood Broun

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