Leisure Time exhibit planned for Park-McCullough House
Park-McCullough House Association will open Leisure Time 1865-1915 on July 1 with a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. The Carriage Barn will display amusements of the era with interactive items and a travel exhibit for 1974-75. The project emphasizes community involvement and local participation.
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Bennington
Bennington News Roundup Reflects Local, National Happenings
The Banner covers a mix of local concerns and national history. Water service disruptions in Bennington due to a cold wave threaten homes while the Water Department races to restore supply. YMCA drive aims for 6000 dollars. Community notices include road commissioner candidates Jay Sanders Freeman Cook and William J. Horst. Obituary notes honor William Travers Jerome, famed New York district attorney, and probate judge Mary H. Adams. Local commerce features meat and bacon specials, plus Ed Houran’s bulk molasses column. Community planning discusses Vermont school district consolidation from 248 to 12 regional districts. A March 2 Shaftsbury event promotes local candidates and neighborly engagement at NBHS gym.
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Mary H. Adams
Vermont
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Powers Market
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Letters Problems of school bus drivers
AVIS HURLEY of Woodford argues parents and the community must share responsibility for school bus safety after a Shaftsbury tragedy. She praises many drivers, cites assaults on drivers, and urges better parental cooperation and improved pay to reduce risk and disorder.
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Leroy Thomas
Shaftsbury
Governors defend legislative week in Vermont letter
In the Burlington letter to The Banner Philip H. Hoff and Deane C. Davis defend Vermont’s part-time legislature. They argue a full-time professional system is inappropriate for Vermont’s conditions and stress the current 60 to 100 day sessions, modest pay, and need for research staff to improve efficiency.
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Keep that two year term To the Editor of The Banner
A Letter to readers argues campaigns are long costly and stupid and harm governance. It urges limiting campaign time and spending, citing Watergate and Vietnam. It notes five Vermont constitutional amendments on March 5 and emphasizes voting against a four year governor term.
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