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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1976
Page
5
George Plimpton reflects on the 1776 prophecy of illuminations and the modern Bicentennial fireworks craze. He details Washington's Jefferson Exhibition displays, New Yorks July 3 and July 4 plans in Central Park, and the magical yet opaque beauty of oriental shells. The piece muses on artists and writers finding catharsis in explosive art.
On July 4 the Bennington area features a Lions Club fireworks display marking the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a street parade, concert, an Arnold address, and entertainment by McNaney's Clowns. George Plimpton serves as New York City's unofficial Fireworks Commissioner after staying on during the mayoral transition. Also noted are motor vehicle inspections in Bennington, cowboy film star Jack Hoxie visiting with Downie Bros., a zoo owner Hans Embler recovering from a serious leg injury, and Miss Dorthea Noyes assigned to Bennington in an ad for the event.
In southern Vermont the Public Health Nursing division of the State Board of Health affects the Bennington district covering Bennington Shaftsbury Glastonbury Woodford Pownal Arlington and Sandgate. Roy A. Sullivan withdraws from consideration for commissioner of Public Safety after resigning Brig. Gen. Merritt A. Edson. John T. Carmody Jr. announces candidacy for Bennington County state’s attorney to replace R. Marshall Witten. United Counseling Service gets a 51750 federal grant for expansion at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Camp Y Woods Bennington YMCA ends its first week with a hike to the fish hatchery and Hobo Day. Three winners named Nanette Potter Gregory Dana Francis Collin. Historical notes mention the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Garfield’s 1881 shooting, Earhart’s 1937 disappearance, and 1974 Nixon Brezhnev nuclear talks outcome.
Elizabeth VanderEls of Shaftsbury comments on a Vermont Secretary of State memo dated June 21, 1976. Deputy Robert H. Gibson explains that physician licensing fees rise from 5 to 50 dollars yearly, with a note that the current year’s impact is softened by the letter’s humor.
A reader reports seeing the Bennington Battle Monument lit on a test night by Central Vermont Public Service Corp. The glowing north face delighted residents and sparked talk of continuing nightly illumination over the weekend.
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