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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1965
Page
3
The article urges 4-H leaders to focus on youth as individuals, stressing dignity and the need to spark greatness. It argues for balanced beliefs, cooperation over competition, and learning by doing, ending with an invitation to a February 4 youth meeting at Shaftsbury Elementary School overseen by Clarence Decker II.
A couple recounts restoring a country dream home, painting ceilings and woodwork, wallpapering a room that hides flaws, and later learning humidity ruined the paper. They salvage boards from the barn for a kitchen wall, only to face a torn, expanding wallpaper after rain. The night ends with a warning of more work to come.
Richard E. Cook, 21, of North Adams, received concurrent six to 24 month terms in the state House of Correction after pleading guilty to four counts of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny for entries into Capt. Oliver A. Smith’s Stamford home on Dec. 23 1964. Also, Sanford C. Ketcham 26 of Carrigan Lane faced contempt for $40.10 in fines from two motor vehicle violations and must serve alternate jail terms. Inez Poore 39 of Benninton pleaded not guilty to stocking theft at M H Fishman Co. Jack H. Ritchie 22 of Manchester pleaded guilty to speeding and paid a $20.10 fine. Donald F. Carpenter 24 of Bennington pleaded guilty for uninspected vehicle operation and paid a $20.10 fine.
Edward T. Carroll, Bennington native now Postal Chief Senior Clerk with NAS in Naples, describes the Naples Navy post office serving about 8,000 people including Armed Forces and civilian dependents. He notes six large buildings, NATO area facilities, bus service, local schools, and a busy 12 to 16 hour work schedule during Oct-Dec. He recalls previous Navy postings in Yos huka Japan and Oklahoma City, and mentions social ties with old friends in Bennington.
A long OCR style list presents weekly school lunch menus for Monday through Friday across multiple weeks. Dishes include soups, sandwiches, meats, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and milk, with occasional notes on places and minor spelling variants.
A reader voices pet peeves about household annoyances and pop culture trends. Complaints range from subscription notices and flimsy hangers to hard-to-use bottle cotton and soggy weather gear. The writer mocks overhyped fashion suggestions and long hair bands, then lashes at glossy DIY fashion ideas and escalating irony.
CAPE KENNEDY UPD The new Air Force Minuteman 2 intercontinental rocket scored its fifth success in five test flights Thursday night. The 60 foot missile launched from an underground silo streaked 4000 miles to an Atlantic target area. It was the first short test for the three stage rocket with a range over 8000 miles.
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