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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1962
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The secretary of interior advocates park status for Indiana Dunes Sleeping Bear Dunes Ozark River and Prairie Park to protect dwindling natural areas. Officials note potential economic gains and broad public access within a day’s drive for tens of millions, amid local opposition to government land use.
The article marks Franklin’s 256th birth day and cites his pivotal role in creating a unified, efficient postal system. It details reforms from 1737 to 1761 including public roads, night mail runs, the penny post, and equal newspaper rates, noting a 500 pound remittance to London in 1761 as a milestone.
Tolman argues TV news is poorly organized and fused with ads to the detriment of public information. He insists newspapers keep ads out of news, calling for a daily uninterrupted news segment.
Vermont Highway Commissioner William Poeter outlines views on charges from the legislative probe into the right of way division. He notes ongoing improvements, adherence to federal procedures, and that full reimbursement hinges on complete, final contractor payments and meticulous records.
A New York Times review blasted Webster Third New International Dictionary for including words like blockbusters and swell. The piece notes the dictionary cost 3 1 2 million to compile and prints a 12 pound 2 720 page volume retailing at 47 50 while urging readers to accept language evolution.
A horse player arrives at work with a downcast mood after a string of losses. He reveals a recent so called sure thing netted $50 for a bet on the horse but his wife discovered the stash and spent the money on rent and groceries.
Author Samuel R. Ogden Landgrove recalls a winter drive on U.S. 5 noting ice jammed Connecticut River and a flock of unfamiliar birds at Martha's Vineyard. He describes misidentified water birds, identifies Lapland longspurs from Peterson, and praises snow buntings as his winter favorites amid local wildlife sightings and feeding station activity.
The Vermont Golden Gloves judges in Burlington drew attention as Atty. Reuben Le vin’s choices pitted F. Ray Keyser Jr. and Rep. Philip Hoff against each other. Hoff’s speech to the Norshaft Democratic Club sparks questions about future appointments. A university release hints at a Vermont middle aged reconditioning center. The Banner notes Raab’s push and U.S. trends, plus fire safety debates in Bennington and a fallen press pit at The Banner shop.
Local readers report growing difficulty locating Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer in Bennington shops. Some outlets have limited stock while others show no copies at all, fueling ongoing debate about book access.
A brief note describes the wishbone position in humans as just under the hat, marked under the Changing Times heading. The compact item emphasizes aPoint about anatomy and presentation.
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