Editorial calls halt to Route 9 carnage in Searsburg
A Vermont editorial laments five deaths on the Searsburg section of Route 9 in eight months and urges immediate action over widening the Harwood Hill underpass. It backs a planned relocation to remove hazards, noting truck traffic and urging officials to act now rather than discuss mere improvements.
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Vermont
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Searsburg
Louis Savelas
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Searsburg Road
Bennington Banner Publication Details
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
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Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Bennington
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Granola and its precursors graham crackers and corn flakes
A Wisconsin historian profiles Ellen G White and Sylvester Graham, tracing granola’s lineage from 19th century diet reformers to staple foods. The Time magazine review notes faith debates on White’s inspiration while Kellogg’s corn flakes emerge as a side story.
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University of Wisconsin
Ronald Numbers
Ellen G. White
Time Magazine
Ellen White
Numbers
Sylvester Graham
Graham
John Kellogg
Battle Creek
Michigan
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Kennedy Center Roof Repairs After Design Flaws Claim
Congress approved about $3.3 million to repair leaks at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Officials say the roof problems stem from defects in the original design of the 1971 building, which cost about $46 million with federal and private funding.
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Observers fret over TV driven politics and its spectacle
A sharp critique of televised election coverage mocks pundits and peak moment hype. It argues politics has become celebrity driven, predicting winners poorly and eroding suspense, urging readers to wait for the next day’s results.
Bennington Garden Club evaluates Naumkeag and Chesterwood homes
A Bennington Garden Club excursion to Stockbridge Massachusetts visits Naumkeag, a Stanford White house with Georgian Revival furnishings, and Chesterwood, Daniel Chester French home and studio. The trip centers on the two houses, their interiors, and the gardens that inspired the sculptor’s outdoor design.
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Stockbridge
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Chesterwood
Naumkeag
Daniel Chester French
National Trust For Historic Preservation
French
Appreciation Letter for Fire Department and Community
Neil and Rita Trombley express deep gratitude to the Rural Fire Department Bennington Fire Department and local police for swift response to a fire at 132 Lincoln St July 25 while husband was en route to Rochester N Y They thank friends neighbors and Jack Coyne for kindness in burying their Siamese cat Missle and praise the compassion shown by those who helped during their loss.
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Rural Fire Department
Bennington
Neil
Rita Trombley
Meriden Colonial Militia Thanks Bennington Audience
The officers and members of the Meriden Connecticut Colonial Militia thank the people of Bennington for the fine reception during the Skirmish and parade on August 14 and 15. They look forward to participating in Bennington’s 200th anniversary celebration next year. Capt. Kenneths Dow.
Directory Assistance Abuser Nicholas Debates a Phone Toll
A satire on Nicholas an 11 year old who chats with directory assistance. The piece notes his habit defying a blocking tape and argues a phone company plan to charge for calls to cut usage. Sen Adlai Stevenson cites the quip about his ancestor in a humorous wrap.
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Illinois
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