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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1973
Page
10
The text argues conflict is inevitable and rooted in survival on physiological and psychological levels. It examines interdependence, individual and societal clashes, and how conflict can drive change, warning that excess domination harms growth while moderated conflict fuels progress.
Letters explain delays in approving a nearly 300000 dollar plan to build baseball and softball fields with a soccer overlap at Willow Park. Federal funds cover 50 percent via the BOA and Land and Water Conservation Fund, Vermont provides about 39 percent, with 15 percent local share. Final approval pending from Montpelier and federal authorities.
In a letter to the Banner the Bennington recreation department and the Mt. Anthony Youth Athletic Association urge volunteers to support girls programs in Kennington and nearby areas. They list activities such as gymnastics soccer flag football drama softball baton twirling and cheerleading and stress that mothers and fathers are needed to coach and supervise. Contact 442-2006 to get involved.
Fred Allen proposes a pocket Look style essay on traffic with a radical plan to double bridge and tunnel fares during rush hours and offer free travel off peak, plus 25 cent fare cuts for extra adults to promote car pools and subway subsidies. The piece shifts to Washingtons notion of newspaper talk, mocking political shorthand and Watergate framing.
A collage of witty quotes and nameplay from politicians and journalists. Reagan jokes about jelly beans, Golda Meir and Watergate references surface amid palindromic leaders, punning headlines, and theater vitality as Rosalyn Dreayer cites women playwrights rendezvousing.
The Nation profiles Spiro Agnew as a largely sidelined vice president under Nixon. Since 1968 Agnew has had minimal constitutional duties, a reduced White House role, and a schedule of occasional speeches. His political future remains uncertain, with plans to travel and boost Republicans while denying rifts with Nixon.
Temperatures dip to four degrees in Bennington while Pownal Road records 32. Women from Bennington and others tour Vergennes Industrial School and Brandon School praising Vermont institutions. YMCA leads a leaders craft club amid summer program. Stark Theatre runs The Fighting President documentary on Roosevelt. Bennington Graded School District trustees adopt an annual meeting warning seeking ballot approval to gift Morgan Park and buy about six acres near Stark Street. Bull Durham tobacco and Old Molmedus port wine remain unchanged in price after 20 years. A four way race for two Bennington Graded School District trustee seats forms with Anthony Pelle and rivals Goodall Fitton Monard Knapp and Mucie sergquist contesting.
A 1812 note says war with Great Britain is inevitable. The era marks Madison’s warning to Congress as tensions rise toward conflict, set amid early 19th century U.S. politics and foreign policy.
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