Grandmother's Garden and a Nation's Litter Debate
A humorous reminiscence of Grandmother Gould's hollyhock garden and a Brahma hen interlude contrasts with a sober column urging refundable beverage container deposits. The piece cites Oregon and Vermont success, cites proposed federal bills by Jeffords and Hatfield, and argues returning containers reduces litter and energy use.
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Congress
James M. Jeffords
R-Vt
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ore
Jefford
Hatfield
Oregon
Vermont
Returnables versus disposables shape and social costs
Brewers and manufacturers defended returnables amid a broad postwar push to disposable packaging. Consumers favor convenience, using paper products, aerosols, and processed foods, with disposable containers seen as a triumph of consumer sovereignty. The piece argues for a mandatory deposit law as a conservative, long term societal measure. It cites a 19th century saying linking acts, habits, character, and destiny to justify national restraint.
Vermont Notes From Bennington and Beyond
A montage of community events and notices from Bennington area life. Diploma ceremonies by the Vermont Council of the School of Religious Education at Poultney. orchids at Moore greenhouses on School Street. Mrs. William H. Wills elected president of the Vermont division AAUW. Dr. L Evelyn Slocum named corresponding secretary. Summer street dance draws 200 kids and 100 adults. school attendance tops 96.2 and 94.2 in two rooms. Ada Allen guest of honor at Shaftsbury farewell. Wellspeak sets a horse drawing record in Cummington, Mass. Readsboro Band legacy noted as possible disbanding. Greater Bennington School of Religion committee forms. Chronological political notes: 1933 Germany teachers ordered to read Mein Kampf, 1952 Eisenhower-Nixon ticket, 1955 Air Force Academy dedication, 1973 Paris jetliner crash. End with critical quote on Republican party and campaign spending.
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William H. Wills
Gov. Wills
Vermont
American Association of University Women
L. Evelyn Slocum
Bennington
Association For Vermont College
Look of the 1970s reshapes New York suburbs schools
In New York City suburb schools, Latin classes grow crowded while students demand fewer relevant authors and more classics like Shakespeare. Hands-on courses in woodworking and electronics boom as schools push substance and end social promotion, met with a tougher horizon for graduates.
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New York City
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