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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1976
Page
7
A critique of American attitudes toward children, arguing that while people profess love for kids, social and economic forces undermine real support. It cites infant mortality, unnecessary surgeries, lack of universal health care, child hunger, poverty, maternal labor force participation, and gaps in school and child care.
Kenneth Keniston argues that public schooling widens class gaps as divorce rises and mothers join the workforce. He notes a depopulating family structure with fewer siblings and kin, replaced by television, peers, schools, and latchkey children. Economic forces drive parents to work, challenging the ideal of parental care.
A Mt Anthony Union High School teacher writes that this year marks a real turning point in MAUHS academic development. He notes national declines in college board scores while MAUHS shows verbal scores rising from 408 to 434 and math from 460 to 470, indicating improving verbal and quantitative skills.
Bennington letter argues MAUHS reading programs show gains up to two grade levels in six months and praise for improved school spirit. It warns budget cuts could erode momentum, risking overcrowded classes and reduced opportunities, urging voters to support the budget to sustain progress.
George W. Plumb, Bennington’s district highway commissioner, receives official notification of his reap pointment from H.E. Sargent. Christopher H. Buckley confirms the Harte theater on Main Street will open within six weeks for moving picture entertainments. A heater explosion causes a fire in the cellar of the building housing Thomas Riley’s barber shop and the Eagle lunchroom, with smoke and structural damage.
North Bennington based Boy Scout Troop 328 thanks donors for January papers and magazines. The next pickup is set for Saturday February 21. Call 442-3207 for pickup. They request papers be tied and stored in a Bennington warehouse. Signed Kevin ONeill S.P.L. Ret.
A provocative essay argues for profits amid a wary mood in metals and mining. It defends the profit motive, cites tax benefits and job creation, and outlines satirical Ten Commandments of profits while praising personal freedom and market discipline over central planning.
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