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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1966
Page
5
George A. Sleeman outlines how families can plan for college costs with realistic savings strategies. The piece analyzes expected college participation, sources of funds from family, work, loans and scholarships, and illustrates how early saving and modest tuition impact four year costs for state and private colleges.
BCHS students heard Lt. Franklin P Harrington a Navy air arm officer describe the Vietnamese conflict as both political and military noting three wars in North and South Vietnam and Laos He stressed South Vietnam’s long fight against Communism and the impact of pacifist demonstrations on morale He praised local students for engaging with current events and highlighted an ecumenical Bible Vigil poster project by BCHS student Brian Morrissey and Sister Mary Margaret S S J
Upcoming events fill BCHS and Bennington calendar with Scholarama on March 4 led by George Stockman, Liturgical Weekend March 11 and 12, and State Student Council Convention with Walter Morrissey. Stratford trips, Silver Saber ballots, and perfect attendance lists accompany reports on student achievements and drama plans for The Lottery.
Estherville Iowa UP I reports balloon daredevil Nick Piantanida reached 123 500 feet on a base ison free fall but a frozen oxygen line prevented a successful release. After a five mile descent the parachute opened and Piantanida survived the impact before planning another attempt in a couple of months. Also noted are Bennington Catholic High School seniors Bonnie Flood and Walter Morrissey chosen for the United Nations Model Assembly at Plymouth State College with advisor Frank Bizzarro.
Three Boy Scouts of Benning ton Troop 53 near Eagle Scout rank after receiving Life Scout awards for Bart Howe Jim Harrington and David Peterson. Michael Betts to receive Life badge later. Requirements include merit badges First Aid camp craft citizenship and conservation project approval. Board of Review set for next Tuesday. Troop 53 enrolls about 60 with nearly 40 present Tuesday. Turkey supper Feb 15 requires at least one ticket sold. Kevin Murphy won $1.50 prize for selling over 30 tickets. Camp Woodford winter camporee Feb 18 20. fee due Feb 16. Second Class rank required for camporee eligibility.
John Griffin presented color home movies to the Scotch Foursome at Mt. Anthony Country Club. The reel showed the 1958 fire at the country club, Vermont scenes, Florida dolphin acts, aquacades, Yellowstone bears, old Faithful, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, sunset and western vistas. Prizes included golf balls for Griffin and desk items for others from local donors.
Washington reports an extended forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau predicting above normal precipitation for most of the country over the next 30 days. Snow is expected to be prevalent in the South and other regions, with exceptions in the upper/middle Mississippi Valley east to the Appalachians and the Pacific Northwest.
Fresh vegetables and fruits arrive from the South and Southwest, plus hot house crops. Meats poultry and fish prices are steady with plentiful potatoes onions and other staples. Snow or cold snaps may affect meat later. oranges apples tangerines and bananas remain well supplied.
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