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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1962

Page

3

Bennington Banner Publisher Details

The Bennington Banner publishes daily excluding Sundays and holidays. It is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.

The Banner Publishing Corporation Main Street Bennington Vermont

Letters respond to Skeptic Mr Ogden on Vermont skiing growth

Mrs Malvine Cole of Stratton refutes Samuel R Ogden regarding skiing profits and public influence. The column argues that skiing evolved postwar into a sizable, risky yet growing business with unclear data, urging better statistics to guide policy and growth.

Malvine Cole Stratton Samuel R. Ogden Alexander Drysdale Ogden Brattleboro Bennington County Banner Sam Ogden Cleveland E. Dodge Jr Pownal Dodge Vermont Mr. Dodge Bennington

Big government grows as needs force federal action

The piece argues that federal expansion is often a response to unresolved challenges and cites the New Haven Railroad as an example. It notes Washington’s role grows when states and cities ask for help, and that local reluctance to act spurs federal involvement. The President’s remarks frame federal aid as responsibility rather than power expansion.

Wall Street Journal Washington Kennedy New England New Haven

Comment Good Schools Are Where Good Teachers Teach

From the annual report 1960 61 of Columbia University Teachers College President John H Fischer argues that the core of excellent schools lies in excellent teachers. He notes training remains essential and professional preparation is more necessary than ever to develop each student’s potential.

Columbia University Teachers College John H. Fischer America

Romney Calls for GOP Unity to Build Majority Power

In Washington, George Romney argues the Republican image needs improvement by appealing to unified business and union interests. He says the party should not sever ties with either side but align with enlightened wings in both sectors to capture the center and win elections.

George Romney Michigan Romney Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt Republi Willkie Dewey Eisenhower Congress Old Guard

Champlain Cutoff debate prompts pollution concerns

A Burlington Free Press editorial questions the Champlain Cutoff as a favored project while highlighting pollution risks from ship sewage in Lake Champlain. Conservationists, sportsmen, and vacationists are urged to push for strong regulations to protect wildlife and water quality.

Champlain Cutoff Sen. Aiken Burlington Free Press Lake Champlain

Readers debate Stratton ski plans and Vermont growth

Malvine Cole of Stratton argues for state backed roads funding and local planning to support ski development while guarding communities and streams. Alexander B R Drysdale lauds balanced coverage and urges thoughtful zoning and growth planning in Bennington and Pownal for Vermont's ski economy.

Merrill says ski access road aid among best state investments

Perry Merrill, longtime state forester and parks commissioner, declares that aid to ski access roads is one of the best investments the state has ever made. He spoke at the Stratton Mountain facility dedication, a conviction shared by locals familiar with his forty years of service and expertise in forests and parks.

Ogden Stratton Corp Mr. Ogden Stratton Stratton Mt Brattleboro Sam Ogden Vermont Stratton Town Perry H. Merrill Merrill Perry Merrill

Office Pals Visit the Sick Room Rituals of Office Life

In a witty survey, HAL BOYLE catalogs office visitors to a ill colleague. Hungry Hubert eats the patient’s meals, Ambitious Albert seeks the old job, Take charge Tillie nurses harshly, Opportunistic Oscar plays gin rummy, Coated-tongue Charlie probes symptoms, Practical Pamela shops instead of helping, and The Boss proclaims allowances. return to work with only the chair comfort.

Hubert Albert Oscar Pamela

Weekend Authors Profit in Technical Book Boom

Weekend writers among the nation’s scientists and engineers profit as publishers print about 2000 new technical titles yearly. Authors earn 12000 to 15000 dollars if a book sells 10000 copies in five years at prices up to 25 dollars, with few authors repeating. Space research dominates current topics as demand rises in a growing $20 million sector.

New York Fied U.S Carsbie Adams Atlanta

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