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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
8
Ticket sales at the Bennington Museum are up about 10 percent from last year. Guides credit growing interest in local history and out-of-state visitors drawn to the bicentennial era and the Old First Church, highlighting its historical significance.
Bennington area tourism remains strong as the bicentennial draws visitors and research requests. Motel profits rise while Route 7 bypass hurts some inns. Gift shops report better sales though buyers skip expensive items. Vermont forecasts 7 to 12 percent motel and restaurant growth in 1976 with tax receipts rising to about 14 million from out of state visitors.
Providence Rhode Island Governor Philip W Noel laughed aloud when told another New England governor urged him as a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate. Vermont Governor Thomas Salmon called Noel tough and bright and said he might be interested.
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