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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1967
Page
5
A piece by GEORGE A. SLEEMAN argues non-graduates face limited, low‑skill roles while graduates populate clerical and office work. It notes dropout risks, employer attitudes toward diploma meaning, and the push for in‑house advancement as growth demands rise, with examples from manufacturing and electronics sectors.
Vermont Department of Employment Security released a 66 page report on Franklin County labor resources after six months of Mobile Unit interviews with 4 542 residents. The study covers employment status, education, industry, and new data on commuting patterns to aid local economic development planning.
United States Senator Winston L. Prouty announced Vermont will receive 1.6 million dollars in federal education grants for fiscal 1967, compared with 1.5 million spent last year. Funds include 1.4 million for local education agencies and specific amounts for handicapped children, delinquent minors, migratory children, and administrative costs. counties list detailed allocations.
UPI reports Senator George G. Aiken says Vermont Social Security dole rose 16 percent to 46 million dollars in fiscal 1966. Medicare payments not included. Of the total 28.1 million went to retired workers, 3.8 million to spouses and children, 10.1 million to survivors, 507 thousand in death benefits, and 2.9 million to disabled workers.
In Madrid UPI reports Spanish officials blocked access to a manuscript allegedly by Leonardo da Vinci found by University of Massachusetts professor Jules Piccus. Piccus and colleague Ladislao Reti faced charges of sensationalism as the library denied the manuscript was lost and pulled from a publication contract amid disputes.
Vergennes based Abbey Fluoridizer plans national rollout of a home water fluoridation device. Dr. Abbadessa, inventor and patent holder, heads the venture with Vermont Development Department support. Initial plant at Vergennes will produce 200 units monthly, rising to 500 by June. 10 employees anticipated. Lenbro Associates handles sales with nationwide distributors. Arthur D. Little Company cited as original contract partner.
Vermont may hold a presidential preference primary and elect national convention delegates on March 5, 1968 under a bill sponsored by Sen. George W.F. Cook. The proposal would require petitions of 50 town committee members for candidate placement and would pledge primary delegates to the people's choice at the national conventions. Also noted is Maine's Senate action and Staff Sgt. David D. Bugbee's assignment in the Western Pacific with the 4258th Strategic Wing, detailing his duties and family.
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