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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The article argues for universal school lunches, noting 3.4 million children are served but many remain hungry. It highlights Nixon administration moves to use pre packed hot meals in kitchens lacking facilities, urges shifting oversight to health and education, and stresses funding is essential though costly, with focus on feeding every child at least one meal daily.
An official announcement from Washington proclaims today a federal holiday. Governor Deane Davis grants a four day holiday for state office workers and classified staff. Snow blankets the region as the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts more cold and storms. White Creek faces extreme cold while Albany Airport records a 22 to 26 below zero chill.
In this time of growing concern for our environment a reader asks what an individual can do to alleviate pollution problems. The writer outlines simple steps as a beginning, noting eutrophication as over fertilization of water.
The piece explains eutrophication as the abnormal algae growth that makes water unfit for use. It emphasizes domestic sewage as the chief contributor and notes how over fertilization from various sources accelerates the process, regardless of treatment method.
A letter to The Banner argues against weakening gun protections proposing mandatory licensing for all gun owners, notes 1968 Act reforms, criticizes Congress for rushing changes without hearings, and urges stricter penalties for crimes with firearms alongside public safety improvements. James E. Schwedland endorses practical anti pollution steps and promotes non phosphate detergent builders to reduce phosphorus in water.
William K Tufts of Bethel writes about a daily end of day flag lowering at Brigham Young University in Provo. He contrasts orderly quiet crowds with nationwide calls for arms control and cites Eisenhower era politics, urging freedom to bear arms and warning against unrest.
The text presents Eric Hoffer, a longshoreman-philosopher, warning of white middle class alienation and predicting a future police man president. It includes Secretary of State William P. Rogers opposing war between China and Russia and urging against warfare harming the global community.
Librarian Stephanie B Cahen of Wardsboro Public Library requests information and illustrations about a spring at Melody Mountain Motel in Wordsboro noted for curative properties. She notes locals visited years ago and found discarded crutches and seeks data for a readers submission.
In a reflection on Handel and the spiritual/material divide, the writer argues that modern times reveal a clash between utopian materialism and inner ethical strength. Referencing Fromm and Orwell, Kierkegaard and Muggeridge, the piece urges a renewed rediscovery of Christ’s teachings this season, amid societal upheaval.
Congressman outlines post session status and ongoing bills, noting defense and foreign aid reductions saving about 6.5 billion. He criticizes Voting Rights Act edits and introduces a My Lai investigation resolution. The Stafford family will tour Vermont Jan 5–12, with holiday wishes to constituents.
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