Vermont official urges land use plan to aid hunting and fishing
Vermont Environmental Conservation Secretary Martin L. Johnson praised sportsmen at a meeting for tying land use policy to preserving hunting and fishing lands. He argued more money should fund hunting and fishing areas and proposed expanding Fish & Game revenues beyond licenses, even considering a share of the Highway Fund. Johnson suggested Vermonters should hunt and fish without licenses, drawing cordial reception from sportsmen while signaling upcoming debates over roads and land use.
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Vermont
Martin L. Johnson
Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Computers Need Cooling To Protect Modern Data Centers
In a heat wave, businesses cut computer power by five percent, risking shutdowns as machines auto shut off on low power. Backups and cooling systems prove costly yet essential, since outages cost firms like airlines hundreds of thousands per hour, and humans gain better working conditions as machines demand care.
Too little laughter in a serious age study
Harvard humor professor James M. Jones argues that laughter is scrutinized too much as students dissect humor. He notes the difficulty of separating motivational and cognitive factors in a joke while urging not to overanalyze the joy out of life.
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James M. Jones
Harvard
Vermonters urged to repeal bottle ban and support recycling
A reader letter from John C. Karpinesei of Bellows Falls criticizes Vermont's bottle ban, warns small Ma and Pa stores may close, and calls for repeal. The writer urges residents to contact the governor and legislators, support stricter litter laws, and establish recycling centers instead of redemption sites.
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New England
Vermont
John C. Karpinsei
Totalitarian Threat versus Freedom Highlighted in Address
A speaker denounces a rising totalitarian threat targeting government and liberties, urging Congress to strengthen oversight and urging voters to elect morally high leaders. The message warns that complacency endangers democracy and references Colonial Garden Apartments Bennington.
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Congress
How do you get experience in law enforcement
A reader from North Pownal laments the Catch 22 of job progress in law enforcement. He reports repeated office rejections, missed opportunities, and reliance on media notices, noting Chief Pax’s assurances followed by no calls. He asks for guidance and training pathways.
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Banoen
Auxiliary State Police
William Pax
Vermont urban sprawl warning from a Vermonter
A letter to Tha Banner argues against suburban expansion and high density development in Vermont. The author, Mrs. Frederick R. Greene of Wilmette Illinois, urges keeping Vermont conservative and asks developers to cover added costs for schools sewers police fire and lighting.
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Vermont
Frederick R. Greene
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Wilmette
Hijacking, Fourth Amendment, and a Bronx cockroach fable
Sunderland writer argues hijackings endangered by lax airport searches and the Fourth Amendment. He cites FAA figures, describes confiscation of 19,000 contraband items, and critiques the ACLU stance while linking a Hamill fable about defending a cockroach’s civil liberties to illustrate perceived overreach.
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American Liberties Union
J. M. Gora
Federal Aviation Administration
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Game Airlines
Cuba
Havana
Pete Hamill
Bronx
South Bronx
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
The Protein War reshapes world food supply and policy
Washington, amid rising food prices, faces a global shift as wealthier nations bid up meat and grain while poorer countries risk hunger. Lester Brown warns reserves are tight, and U.S. policy under Nixon is criticized for missteps that affect grain exports, subsidies, and welfare comparisons. The piece questions Washington’s competence as it ties hunger to macroeconomic policy and foreign aid.
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Lester R. Brown
Overseas Development Council
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