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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
A columnist argues nations reflect social enlightenment by treating alcoholics and addicts as patients, not criminals. Highlighting New Jersey’s law mandating hospital treatment or aftercare for drug offenders, the piece contends early treatment offers rehabilitation and crime prevention, contrasting with costly prison approaches.
The column discusses drought and snow shortages affecting farmers and ski area operators, urges safer driving this holiday season, and praises Bennington firemen for Christmas tree fireproofing efforts. It notes the death of Emma Cartwright at the telephone exchange, Reverend Stephen C. Greene leaving for Concord, and honors Armand Parnaude for the Donald Cranston Award. It highlights school loans guidance in George Sleeman's column.
Mrs. Virginia Scoville, a Cleveland widowed teacher who died recently, left $10,000 in her will to the Lincoln School fourth grade. The principal serves as executor and the supervising teacher will determine how the money is spent for the pupils’ benefit, creating a practical lasting memorial.
A preschooler known as the Christmas Tree Elf awakens early at home as she unfurls a long string across the house creating a makeshift spider web. Later she costumes in red with tinsel for a nursery school Christmas show, aided by her mother.
A two year old resists a debut at Elm Hill School as the family scenes unfold. The stubborn child delays the stage entrance with stubbornness and clever delaying tactics, then charms the family with kisses and laughter. The next morning she persists, declaring readiness to perform. There is nothing like a home grown Christmas Tree Elf.
The piece argues against an American winded approach in Southeast Asia, warning that air strikes alone cannot stop North Vietnamese and Viet Cong advances. It questions the feasibility of stabilizing South Vietnam without ground forces and stresses the need for a broad regional diplomatic solution from Siberia to the Himalayas.
A reflective Christmas piece celebrates the season beyond cynicism. It recalls starry skies, music, family joy, and the generous acts that define Christmas, from children’s songs to a father assembling gifts and the hope that the spirit reaches all people worldwide.
Byron Harrington of Bennington writes urging hospital leaders to honor Henry W. Putnam’s Deed of Gift directing the hospital to serve the poor. He praises Col Fairfax Ayres and Reuben Levin for upholding the provisions and notes the hospital’s rising stock value. He questions selectmen seeking federal funds for water expansions and asserts voter approval is needed for such moves.
A Far East desk tale describes a man felled by a rotten cold, clutching his head, sniffing, and lamenting how illness can feel worse when there is no National Foundation backing.
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