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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1976
Page
7
A Maine writer recounts discovering four pink lady's slippers, or cypripediums, near a pine stump on his property. He reflects on the plant’s rarity, lore, and the joy of unexpected gardening rewards, noting local attitudes and past harvesting practices while recalling his mother’s appreciation.
The writer thanks Judy Harrison and the Rotary Club for sending 44 students to a Future Leader’s Seminar at St Lawrence University Canton NY. Attending 25 from New York and 17 from Canada, the author explores Futurism, discussing world population, resources, and three societal types, while noting speeches by Flora MacDonald and Col William.
A Bennington student reflects on global policy readings and urges civic involvement to shape a rational future. He warns that indifference or a few leaders directing the town could lead to stagnation, advocating public participation and cooperation to unlock Bennington’s potential.
A Dartmouth professor and his wife compare Vermont and New Hampshire 1940 1974 finding Vermont taxes higher and spends more while delivering similar education outcomes. They note Vermont uses broad based taxes unlike New Hampshire and has higher state local debt, challenging the payoff from higher government revenue.
The piece compares Ronald Reagan to Silky Sullivan, a racehorse known for a late rally, arguing Reagan could come from behind in the primaries and contest the convention. It weighs upset potential, establishment fatigue, and debate performance, noting Carter, Ford, and Mondale as factors shaping the race toward a contested convention.
After eight months of futile conferences mass meetings sabotage and rioting five men went to state prison. In West Rutland 8 percent vote to end the strike and 14 percent vote against. Company housing residents may stay if they pay rent and settle arrears. Work on the Looking Back channel clears about a mile with two shovels and three workers under town supervision. Other notes include Bennington pool fund drive and red cross retirements and appointments.
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