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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1974
Page
3
The Swedish approach combines government action and a strong women’s movement to push for gender equality. Key measures include expanded maternity leave, flexible work for parents, and child care access linked to mothers’ activities, with housing collectives and legal reforms shaping gender roles.
The Bennington library selects Jolly Haunt by Kenny Larsen as the new name for the youth room. The feature outlines an eerie fairy tale theme with crocheting workshops and a curated list of recommended fairy tale books for ages 10 and up, plus adaptations for adults.
The week outlines daily lunches from Monday to Friday featuring Sloppy Joes, soups, turkey on biscuit, juice, fish sticks, and desserts with sides such as spinach, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, and milk. All menus may change due to freight shortages.
United Press International lists weekly lottery numbers Mass 939241 Mass 74341 Connecticut 83562 New York 991748. Meal plans for days show baked macaroni and cheese on Monday and varied lunches with desserts and milk through Friday across locations including North Bennington.
Jon and Cris Fleming report Jon’s move from The Banner to a legislative assistant post for Sen. Alan Cranston. The piece notes their family, Bennington ties, their children Molly and Peter running The Shepherd Street News with 28 reporters, and local nostalgia and community activities including old papers, ski trips, ads, and a question of the week.
Stowe School runs five day winter survival courses led by Richard Lewis with 15 years’ experience. Participants learn to live in minus 40 conditions, bivouac in alpine terrain, and build teamwork. Courses run Monday to Saturday on January 14 21 and 28 with coeducational intake for ages 15 plus. fee is 50 dollars per week with scholarship consideration.
The Southern Vermont Snow Goers met January 8 at the Community Recreation Center to discuss snow conditions and future rides. Ride chairmen for January are John Brochu Ormal Pierce George Andrews and Tom Watson. Those interested in volunteer rescue work should contact John Brochu. Plans for the St Johnsbury Ride-In are under way and forms must be returned by February 2. VAST membership cards and decals are available at the February 12 meeting. Weather permitting the club hopes for regular rides on Saturdays or Sundays for the rest of the season.
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