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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman faced a tough task explaining how a war on hunger can be waged while reducing wheat acreage by 13 percent this year. He argued the cut follows a study of global and domestic needs as developing nations require less wheat next year, allowing a drop from 1.5 billion bushels. However, a presidential task force warned of mass starvation within 20 years if supplies aren’t boosted, challenging the plan's framing.
Editor notes a group that ran a church coffee house worries a new commercial teen venue on East Main Street may hurt them. They recall past demand for teen space at St Peter's and predict both spots can succeed, urging improvements and noting local crafts at Mt Snow fair. Mrs Hoff's craft fair visit is highlighted.
A Vermont column criticizes agricultural cuts as political, noting lower total wheat output amid calls to boost production for hunger relief. It highlights Ted and Mrs. Seaver’s Mississippi community center success and urges continued support. Also mentions Aug. 2 softball final, eye patch fad rumors about Gen Dayan, and cheap eye patches locally.
John Chamberlain argues Thoreau opposed the Mexican War, paid the price of civil disobedience, and supported self sufficiency through work. He rejects The EVO’s claim that Thoreau was an early hippie, noting Thoreau’s competence, self reliance, and refusal to rely on government or family support. The piece also reports Swanton Vermont considering a public school with a privately run religious education building, prompting a church state separation lawsuit to be decided by the Supreme Court.
A reflective piece argues Supreme Court rulings rest on constitutional law, not social aims, while noting evolving views on education. It contrasts Thoreau’s individualism with a pacifist hippie era, condemning mindless hippie press and praising clarity of older journalism.
A Vermont school opinion piece argues against mandating art and broad vocational orders, endorsing instead a work-study approach. It highlights practical job training through local partnerships, with Burr and Burton as a model, noting earnings boost and dropout prevention as key benefits.
Support grows to extend the New York State Constitutional Convention into 1968 as delegates doubt completion by Sept. 26. Debates on court reform and voting age dominate, with 18 amendments proposed, while leaders struggle to align delegates and avoid a rushed constitution.
A brief note from Family Weekly reflects on outspoken tendencies dividing the average American male and female as a cultural stereotype. The playful jab spotlights social attitudes in domestic life.
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