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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The column reports Massachusetts lawmakers may grant Hancock Downs 42 extra thoroughbred racing days, totaling about 66 if approved, with Green Mountain Park in Pownal possibly adding 120 days. Simultaneous operation of both tracks could occur, offering shoppers new promotions and winter racing ideas, including cutter racing.
The Rutland Herald notes Brattleboro lawyer A. Luke Crispe and Garry Buckley influence on Hoff’s rise. It questions Crispe’s claim to lead and suggests Hoff may not follow Brattleboro directions. The piece doubts Crispe’s impact on Hoff’s governance.
An essay examines Poland’s peasant independence and the impact of Cold War pressure on Polish ham exports to the United States. It notes 90 percent Roman Catholics, 40 million dollars in exports, and how right wing groups urge boycotts while the State Department faces minority meddling in policy.
Ronald N. Rood documents a year on a Lincoln Vermont farm with wife and four children observing diverse habitats and wildlife. The book blends natural history insights, personal notes, and brisk Brundage illustrations detailing mink, chickadees, porcupines, bluebirds, frogs, and more in concise chapters from winter to autumn.
Rod and Gun Tillie recalls a Maltese cat that joined a Peru Vermont camp six years ago and became a cherished companion during three deer seasons. The tale details Tillie's elusive background, wary return visits, and endearing bond with the campers and neighbors. Also announced is the Bennington Red and Gun Club's 13th annual game supper at the Bennington Club rooms with dinner, speech by Chief Warden Walter Cabell, and Nick Marra's band.
Dr. Robert V. Hamilton of North Adams State College advocates drastic changes in schooling. He argues for year round operation, a 40 hour teaching week, new qualifications for school boards, and stronger parental involvement to utilize growing school facilities and improve public education.
Dr Hamilton argues that a school board need not require advanced degrees but should include a lawyer, one or more businessmen, and a banker. He says public-education groups must organize to back qualified candidates and that politics should not determine membership. He envisions an education system reshaped to assist both bright scholars and those less endowed.
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