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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1969
Page
3
Anthropologist Peter Wilson of Bennington College explored the plights of American Indians and African Americans. He argued Indians were segregated and preserved in culture, while African Americans were forced into a borrowed culture, both needing political and economic integration to break free.
In Graz Austria a Volkswagen reportedly set a world record by transporting 57 people. Inside the car were 18 passengers plus two in the luggage area while others hung on outside.
A Bennington Chamber of Commerce warning warns against a high pressure sales tactic offering a movie camera projector screen lights and film as a package. The salesman uses many names including Technicolor and promises free film after contract signing but adds costly fine print. If signed the buyer may face collection actions and possible legal cases for mail fraud.
John L. Gleason of Sandusky Ohio receives honorary membership in the 1st Logistical Command Vietnam while serving as a civilian employee of TACOM Warren Michigan. A supply liaison rep in the Supply Operations Directorate he headed a seven member AMC sub command team in Vietnam and holds 19 years federal service with TACOM for vehicle engineering, procurement and parts supply roles.
A second square dance leaders and teachers workshop will be held Thursday February 20 at the Lawrence Community Center Rutland from 630 to 930 pm Al Monty of Barre will instruct. The session targets teachers and leaders working with children and teens covering figures calls and teaching techniques. Open to anyone interested. No charge. Brought by the Vermont Board of Recreation with Rutland Recreation Department.
Miss Gloria Jean Hollister daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hollister of 131 Beech Street has enrolled at New York State University Albany. A 1967 Bennington High School graduate she majors in French and was named to the dean’s list for the past semester. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mattison of Shaftsbury.
Library announces new fiction and children's titles headed to shelves and reserves. Notable entries include Bray The Scarecrow Man Grieg The Country House Haggard A Cool Day for Killing and Holland Until the Sun Falls plus Osborn and Waterman Papa Gorski a Balzac retelling Sangster Touchfeather a new spy tale Stander The Horse Taylor The Gods Are Not Mocked White The Long Night s Walk and Kennedy Thirteen Days a Cuban missile crisis account.
Sergeant Michael W. Carpenter, son of Mrs Ruth E Carpenter of Bennington, re-enlists for career status in the U S Air Force. A radar repairman with M ac Airlift Command at McGuire AFB New Jersey, he was approved by a board for his character and work. The 1964 Bennington High School graduate recently returned from Udorn Royal Thai AFB Thailand. His wife Joan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis J Lyon of Shaftsbury.
Montpelier Vermont Development Department seeks listings for the 1969 Summer Calendar of Events. May 1 to August 31 events open to the public will be published with locations dates times and admission charges. Mail to Events Editor, Vermont Development Department, Montpelier VT 05602. entries due by March 3.
Engaged MOYLAN Pennsylvania Dr. and Mrs. Harold Israel announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Israel to Stephen M Raphael son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin R Raphael of Brooklyn New York The couple plans a June 29 wedding Emily a Friends Select School graduate and Bennington College junior assists in social studies at Bennington High School Her father is clinical professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Raphael is a Harvard Law School graduate and assistant professor of law at the University of Alabama He also works as an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union His father is first vice president of the Brooklyn Bar Association and a partner in the Brooklyn firm Raphael Dorman
The Bennington Rescue Squad logged 61 calls in January with 54 people aided. Of those, 37 went to local hospitals, 10 to nursing homes, 5 home, 1 Brattleboro Retreat, and 1 to Pittsfield General. Emergencies numbered 24, transfers 25, auto accidents 3, court-off en route 3, fire stand by 1, no patients on arrival 2, maintenance 3, totaling 122 hours and 882 miles driven.
U S Air Force Sgt Kenneth R Lever son of Mrs Marcy C LeverBennington examined in West Germany during a large NATO training exercise. Lever an air armament mechanic supported F-4 Phantom fighters from Holloman AFB New Mexico. Ninety six Phantoms flew transoceanic with midair refueling for a joint U S Army Air Force maneuver involving 15500 personnel. The exercise marks the first in a planned annual series aiming to boost NATO readiness. Lever is a North Bennington High School and University of Maryland European Division graduate. his wife is Drusolina Marchioro of Italy.
The Research Institute of Put nam Memorial Hospital presents a one hour film Smaller Than Life this Thursday at 8 pm at the nurses home. Produced at Cambridge University the movie explores the world of viruses. Teachers college and senior high school students are welcome. Space is limited please phone 2 6361 Ext 74 for reservations.
In Chicago, UPI reports Michael Kurivial wins a divorce with granted daily visitation to walk the couple's 50 pound dog Dude. Judge Hyman Feldman orders Kurivial to pay $5 weekly for dog feeding costs.
A day long conference at Goddard College Plainfield on March 13 will chair and explore women employment in Vermont. Professors and speakers from labor and finance sectors include Caroline Bird Dorothy Pendergast Ruth Colombo Evalyn Patnod Raymond Delaney Stella Hackel Madelyn Davidson Elizabeth Ralph and Peter Keelty. Registration with a luncheon charge of 1.50 is directed to Beverly Cassara.
Jean-Pierre Rampal the renowned French flutist will open the 1969 University of Vermont Lane Chamber Arts Series on Saturday Feb 22 at 8:30 p.m. in Ira Allen Chapel with pianist Robert Veyron-LaCroix. Subsequent acts include the Guarneri String Quartet and Evelyne and Bob Beers, with tickets sold through the Lane Series office.
Mr and Mrs Paul N Petras of 131 West Main Street announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to De Forest Carr Pitt Jr son of the Supreme Court Judge and Mrs DeForest Carr Pitt of Hoosick Falls NY The Petras daughter is a senior at Mt Anthony Union High School The Pitt fiance is a freshman at Albany State Junior College No date has been set for the nuptials
Harry G. Remington of 319 Washington Ave. Sherman Tex. has been promoted to sergeant in the U S Air Force. A medical specialist at Perrin AFB Tex he joins a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command. He is a 1965 Bennington Catholic High School graduate and Lyndon State College attendee. His wife Jane is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pozefsky of Norwich N Y.
In Columbus Ohio a U.S. heavyweight wrestling title match between The Sheik and Igor was ruled a no contest after the referee was knocked out amid the scuffle and unable to continue.
Don Ratelle offers ham glaze ideas using brandy juice and sugar with clove studding. BEAU MAY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE at 225 North Bennington Road invites diners, with hours for dinner and luncheons and Sunday specials, business luncheons from $1.10.
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