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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1974
Page
5
A columnist lauds a federal bulletin defining work as physical or mental exertion and notes curious examples like firemen playing checkers or sleeping on the job as still constituting work. The piece mocks bureaucratic definitions, cites Supreme Court rulings, and jokes about overtime for preparation and dress.
Letters to the Banner praise House Highway Committee members for repeatedly denying floor votes on highway bills. The author credits their negative stance with sparing the Legislature from voting on a highway moratorium, probe into the Highway Department, and other measures amid fuel concerns and highway costs.
A letter from Hartland, Vermont, lauds nine legislators led by Caracciola and Perry for backing a 140 acre four lane highway project linking Bennington to Burlington and Brattleboro. They criticize rail and bus travel as costly and promote speed and convenience funded partly by the general fund with Gov. Salmon’s aid. Voters in September primaries may express support or opposition.
Mr Sperling reports Ronald Reagan in 1966 and again later showing a clear potential path from California governorship to a presidential bid. He cites his mission to cut government waste, involve people in decisions, and borrow business methods, with cautious steps about timing and campaign intensity.
Seventy five children from New York City arrive in Bennington for a two week visit to enjoy fresh air, sun and nourishment. Rutland Railroad arranged transport from North Bennington to the Bennington station at 2 25 p m daylight time. The note notes other local events include a film shoot for The Story of Bennington, a Mt Anthony Country Club ladies ringers tournament with prizes from Phillip B Jennings, and several local honors and civic notes.
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