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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Mt Anthony Union School Board rejects involvement in grocers’ protest over soda sales at the Redemption Center run by the Alternative Education Program. The center operates independently of the district, and the editorial argues the protest reflects grocers’ frustrations with returnable handling costs rather than fair competition.
Massachusetts patriots reenact Col. Henry Knox's Cannons trek from Fort Ticonderoga through New York and Massachusetts to aid Boston siege. In 1976 the siege ride faces snow hindered routes and heavy permitting while motorists horn through, echoing Paul Revere and Ethan Allen delays.
A reader laments the national issue of poorly built schools as a comic strip shows a collapsed school. The piece critiques public concern and suggests education begins with rising each day while noting a roof tile blocks the page.
The Shiftsbury School Board praises supporters who backed their fight for compensation over defects in the new wing. The board credits its persistence with years of delay and legal battles, expressing gratitude for the just settlement and the community’s backing.
A Letter to the Editor critiques The Banner for a perceived anti state employee bias. The writer supports a wage increase, questions who proposed a 10 percent rise, and notes the Compensation Review Board's composition with mostly non state employee members. The letter argues for balanced consideration amid fiscal constraints.
H Kenaston Twitchell Jr. argues state employees earn 5 to 14 percent less than private sector equivalents and criticizes insinuations of laziness. He notes wage pressures, unfilled positions, and taxes, urging readers to visit the Welfare and Rehabilitation offices to see their hard work firsthand.
Light is essential for seed germination and many plant stages. The piece notes seeds like begonia and petunia germinate when sprinkled on seedbeds with light, plus the need for proper growing media and adequate illumination for seedlings. It covers day length effects on chrysanthemums poinsettias and other plants, and recommends combining fluorescent and incandescent lights for winter growth.
A Bethel reader laments using leg traps in small game hunting after a tame coon named Bozo lost a paw to a trap. The letter condemns the practice as inhumane, recounting Bozo’s suffering and diminished trust, and calls for forgiveness for trap users.
Local residents discuss offering the Recreation Center pool free of charge while pondering cuts to fund the idea. Selectmen's candid talk is urged as Morrissey highlights funding needs from Zoning Administrator Hurd to enforce building regulations amid broader scrutiny of government spending.
Leonard Seymour of 176 S Branch St argues for more reading writing and arithmetic in modern schools. He notes his eight grade education and four children who struggle with figures without paper, contrasting past schooling with today. He urges emphasis on fundamental skills as in his own schooling.
A критique exposes how readers seek sensational CIA allegations in magazines and TV reports. It questions heavy hitters like St George and Marchetti, notes dubious sources, and argues audiences prefer shocking claims over verified facts, fueling a culture of fear.
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