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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
3
UPI reports Senator George D. Aiken doubts any congressman will vote for gun registration or gun control legislation that would impede sportsmen or home defense. The item reflects national debate on firearm regulation amid post assassination-era tensions.
Vermont Education Association executive secretary Weston A. Cate says the right to strike should be a last resort after all negotiation avenues fail. The group plans a professional negotiation law with mediation and nonbinding arbitration, while state lawmakers prepare potential legislation. The National Education Association recently endorsed the strike right as a final option, and Vermont's three gubernatorial candidates hold varied views on the issue.
More than 100 University of Vermont students were tested in a federally sponsored drug study with half volunteering for counseling sessions. Dean Roland D. Potzer spoke at a three day meeting about future human relations teams in academia to aid student welfare and advise on institutional policy.
Boston University summer commencement speaker State Education Commissioner Owen B Kiernan urged full state financing of public schools. He argued local taxes cannot sustain quality programs and that federal or partial state aid is insufficient. He noted uneven funding and praised a recent sales tax for partial state support, urging bold action without changing the basic operating structure.
Four symphony orchestras will join Sunday September 29 in Bennington at Mt Anthony Union High School for a premiere of Carl Rug gles works. A 106 piece ensemble will perform Sun Treader and Rug gles will receive Vermont Arts Council Gold Medal. An exhibit of Rug gles paintings accompanies the Carl Ruggles Festival with tickets at $3. Donations to support the festival can be sent to Mrs. William Worthington.
Police in Yokohama began sending hair samples to the University of Cincinnati to measure poison absorption from soot and smoke in the streets. The UC and Yokohama State College are collaborating on a joint air pollution project.
Hank Snow and his Grand Ole Opry group will perform at Schaghticoke Fair on Sept 1 at 8 p.m. The Aug 29 to Sept 3 fair adds a broader entertainment slate with Juanita Rose also appearing. Snow, a Grand Ole Opry star since 1950, will be sponsored by a six act Al Martin revue with Charlie Slavin as master of ceremonies.
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