These Are the People and Their Enduring Legacy
A speaker exhorts younger generations to recognize the older generation’s achievements from 1919 to 1969. They highlight longer life expectancy, rising productivity, public health victories, social progress, and postwar international institutions. The passage honors those who rebuilt, fought fascism, supported civil rights, and expanded education, urging continuity of their values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
United Nations
Feed Grain Payments Come Earlier This Year
Farmers in the 1970 Feed Grain Program will see early payments with the first batch around July 15. In Bennington County 35 participants will receive funds as they certify compliance, with most payments completed by mid August. Chairman Robert Graf notes program benefits for conservation and farm income, plus city economy support. Police still seek Drelly Roach who escaped from the city workhouse Saturday by taxi to a tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graf
Bennington County
ASC
Graf
ST. Louis, Mo
UPI
Drelly Roach
Aiken and Kehoe Clash Over Lake Champlain Fish Safety
Health Commissioner Robert Aiken renews warning against eating Lake Champlain fish due to mercury concerns and potential health risks. Fish and Game Commissioner Edward Kehoe disputes the severity, while Aiken cites unknown blood mercury levels and consumption details. The Health Department plans a forthcoming sale ban on lake fish unless conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Aiken
Aiken
Fish and Game
Edward Kehoe
Kehoe
USDA Adopts GAO Meat Regulations
The GAO urged stricter sanitation enforcement in meat plants under federal inspection and in non federally inspected plants with optional grading. USDA reports improved plant sanitation where production continues, cites increased suspensions and plant withdrawals since 1969, with many plants already complying and others unable to meet standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Accounting Office
U.S. Department Agriculture Vts
GAO
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
Handbook for Volunteers in Child Nutrition Programs Released
New York report details the 20 page FNS-10 booklet issued by the U S Department of Agriculture. It guides volunteers on starting and running food service programs for children, working with groups, contacting key officials, and supporting out of school activities. It notes the handbook is third in a series and lists regional office addresses for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
USDA
Food and Nutrition
Japanese Beetles On The Upswing In Our County
County Agent notes the Japanese beetle is peaking earlier this year around July 5, with activity rising in rural areas and into town. Larvae damage lawns and golf courses more than adults, while Milky Spore powder offers long term control. spraying damaged plants is advised, not the whole premises, and readers can obtain control leaflets from the Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putney
Extension Service
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William C. Snow
University of Vermont
Pennsylvania State University
Verle R. Houghaboom
University of Vermont Extension
Lake Champlain
Burlington
Jayson
Essley
Robert
Bruce
Burt Bros
U.S. Agcept
the Shea Agency, Inc
Main St
Bennington
UVM
Catamount National Bank
Brattleboro
N. Bennington
Manchester
Ole Bradford
Cole Slavor
Mon
PLAZA
Swifts
Turkeys
Foster
Owen Roast
Gorton
Fish 'N Chips
Hamburg
River Valley
Frankforis
HAM
Bounty Towers
Timberland
Philadelphia
N.B.C. Graham Crackers
Keebler
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