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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation. It is based at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Manchester selectmen refuse to enact a concealed weapon ban, citing Vermont law. They warn liquor-licensees to enforce controls, leaving responsibility to establishments while noting incidents of patrons with handguns and at least one fatal event.
The Carter administration promotes Adm. Stansfield Turner for CIA director, arguing a military background could guard against political capture while acknowledging concerns about civilian oversight. Turner's Amherst and Rhodes Scholar pedigree signals a complex, potentially independent stance, though questions remain on CIA limits for covert operations. Senate confirmation hearings are expected to illuminate his views and suitability for the pivotal post.
An 18th century Shaftsbury farm tale explains why Cynthia, born March 1774 to Rosina and Richard, was cursed with a nervous tremor each time a loud noise occurred, after an unknown lover Ernest Thompson killed Rosina and a gunshot shattered the scene.
London published Natural and Political History of the State of Vermont by Ira Allen, famed as Vermont’s founder. An appendix records Allen’s views on female education and civic institutions, noting public schools and a university funded to cultivate talent. He laments women’s domestic focus while men toil in the fields and women assist at home with frugal tasks.
The article recalls Ira Allen’s 18th century aims for Vermont focusing on education as the foundation of a state and honors the role of women. It notes his contribution to the University of Vermont and his praise for printing, literacy, and farming labor, urging growth in labor and industry.
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