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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1974
Page
5
The author recalls a father’s sacrifice to fund private college and laments rising tuition. He notes private colleges price out modest families while public universities offer lower costs. Government loans aid the very poor, but middle class access narrows as private prestige grows costly and distant.
The Banner letters describe Rep Thomas Haley Jr proposing legalization and home growing rights, aided by the state attorney. Local officials and Mt Anthony teachers discussed the measure at a recent meeting, with readers noting support among educators and questioning the policy direction.
In a Bennington letter, Lawrence E Harrington cites a Senate Internal Security Subcommittee report saying per capita cannabis use tops world history. He notes opposition to liberal drug views and cites harsh penalties in nearby jurisdictions, urging public officials to warn students about marijuana dangers.
A California reader laments the conflict near Cephas Kent dwelling on Nichols Hill Road Dorset Vermont over a six inch wall and road boundary threatening an ancient sugar maple tree. She urges state and National Trust intervention and recalls Vermont heritage. Virginia A. Tossell Irving California.
A reader letter from Karlis Luris of 203 Depot St. denounces an editorial note dated January 10 as unfair and rude. The writer mocks the paper's culture and calls for a harsh response before addressing the President and dog licking cake.
The Bennington area reports a diverse mix of items including Florence Maddock addressing adult education and world education goals, a special election schedule with one o'clock voting for congressmen, water commission plans on artesian wells, legislative committee appointments, choir nominees for the New England Music Festival, a heavy snow day with 20 inches fallen, a Social Security plan for teachers, and brief historical notes from 1914 to 1972.
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