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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Deanington Vermont 05201.
The Supreme Court's Friday decision, with five liberal and four conservative justices, halts executions for now and sets a framework for possible future capital punishment limits. Justices debate Eighth Amendment concerns and the fairness of life or death verdicts while noting the shift toward abolition by many nations.
The article notes five states begin flood cleanup as federal relief arrives. President Nixon seeks 100 million and the Senate approves 200 million for victims. It argues rebuilding in flood plains is shortsighted and urges land-use reform to prevent future disasters. It highlights long term investment in safety and cost savings.
Editor notes comment on persistent rain and mosquitoes breeding in standing water across New England. Vermont seeks an assistant legislative draftsman capable of clear precise English for drafting laws while criticizing current wording. Also mentions Newsweek pact granting paid paternity leave to new fathers after one year’s service.
A San Antonio article laments rising college enrollment and spending while warning that many faculties and administrations are intellectually irresponsible. It criticizes the abandonment of core curricula and exams, the rise of self designed courses, and the dilution of majors, urging readers to value a structured, rigorous four year education and lifelong learning. It cites Hutchins and the Great Books as benchmarks and stresses instinct to pursue literature, science, mathematics, history, philosophy, religion, arts, social sciences, and foreign language. It notes the difficulty of mastering all subjects in four years and the lifelong nature of education, warning that pressures of career and family can hinder intellectual growth.
A critique of educational reform stressing superficial curricula and admin driven policy. The author warns mediocrity, excessive theory, and committee smog undermine serious disciplines. cites Eliot Harvard reforms, calls for coherent general education, notes student verbosity and mixed reactions.
The author argues women and men have an unfair advantage when students prioritize social topics over study. He criticizes administration and faculty for intellectual devitalization, predicting a future of graduates with few core skills but strong phrases. Parents share concern about the trend and its effects on education.
A spoof talk show features Jefferson, Betsy Ross, and Paul Revere as guests with Michael Merve David hosting. The segment includes period attire, humorous exchanges, mock sponsor pitches for Planter's Pride Rum and The Wig Party, and travel notes from Continental Coach Lines.
In a reply to Karl B Barrington a Banner reader defends the Junction racket night disturbance on June 30. The writer notes guests at John Bischofs home at about midnight witnessed Bischofs fear and bolting of the door. The piece challenges Artringtons fabrication and criticizes Hattingtons attempts to pacify the public while describing Bank Street as a dump that sounds like hell.
History teacher THOREAU E RAYMOND from Mt Anthony Union High School thanks The Banner for year long banners used in classrooms each Monday. He praises the paper as a teaching tool alongside major papers and requests continued global news coverage for students.
Lynne Salomon, Manpower Tutor Coordinator, reports a good response to a notice about volunteer tutors in Kenning ton. A girl is organizing typing shorthand and accounting courses, and several people may assist with math tutoring from 489 Matn St.
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