Looking Back Forty Years Ago Feb 6 1934
The column notes Rutland State Sen E Lewis faces fraud charges in a $5000 land county court suit filed by the National Bank and Novak & mer with claims of deceiving the bank about his finances and transferring assets without consent. Also reported Vermont’s ERA funds for beef purchases to aid relief and market surplus Mont cattle, the opening of a new hardware store H Greenberg and Son, and a Home Furniture Co gathering at Ben LaBarge camp with a steak supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
E. Lewis Ty
Rutland
Land County
Ment National Bank
Sugh
Novak & Mer
Vermont
Thederal Emergency Relief Ministration
John R. Stone
New Hardware
H. Greenberg and Son
Home Furniture Co
Ben LaBarge
Max Fienberg
Fred Thibodeau
Homer LaBarge
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Ben Mont Ave
Letters to the Banner reply clarifies council topic
A Letter to the Editor responds to William Bryan's February 4 item. The writer distinguishes Drug Council from the thrust of the letter, insisting Bryan misreads the intent. The reply argues against blaming The Banner for a community illness and Mt. Anthony shortcoming and challenges Bryan's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bryan
Banner
The
Drug Council
Officer Bryan
Mt. Anthony
Bennington Letter Responds To Editorial On Drug Council
RD from Monument Ave Ext Bennington rejects misquotation about the Bennington Area Drug Council and argues for professional schooling to properly critique drug issues. He defends the council’s efforts while noting the need for a sure fire education program at Mt Anthony and offers future platform support if invited. He closes noting the subject argument was between him and The Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Council
Bennington Area Drug Council
Mt. Anthony
Douse the pilot will save gas in U S stoves
The Detroit Free Press notes the pilot light on gas stoves burns about a third of total stove gas, equating to roughly 340 billion cubic feet yearly across the U S. A move to shut them off faces a major logistical task, yet the U S relies on gas for over a third of energy, so exploration of alternatives like matches or flint igniters could grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Gas Association
United States
Gas Association
Europe
Letter to the Editor endorses Democratic shift over Nixon era
Karl B. Harrington recounts leaving Vermont in 1955, laments recession under Republican administrations, and argues for a Democratic triumph to aid small business, veterans, and the middle class. He urges Vermonters to abandon the GOP, praises higher pensions but warns of inflation, and offers Junction Restaurant space and his services for Democratic fundraising with no alcohol allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
John Connally
Vermont
North Carolina
Eisenhower
Nixon
United States
U.S
Democratic Party
Junction
Tutorial Center needs voter support to stay open
Editor, The Banner. Bennington voters must decide whether to keep the Tutorial Center at 439 Main St open as funds run low. Directors, staff, and volunteers note the center offers high school equivalency and literacy help, with a part time paid coordinator and free work by the director, but the future hinges on donations and continued support from local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Resch
Banner
Bennington
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James B. “Cash” Gibney
Massachusetts
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
Cassius Clay
Ernie Terrell
Murray
Monument Ave Ext
Tuar
Oliphant
Brattleboro
Detroit Free Press
Big Business
America
Karl B. Harrington
the Banner
Judy Wichelms
Main St
Goberle
Vamious Brand
Hart Shaffrer
Marx
Cricketeer
Austin
Johnny Carson
Roberts Charge
North Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Mahar
Edward
P Maharee Son
NFDA
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
BankAmericard
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