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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A New York Times survey shows rising college leave rates. Yale Radcliffe and Denver indicate growing delays. Deans and commissions urge flexible pathways, vocational tracks, and shorter or varied liberal arts routes. The back-to-campus trend prompts questions about value, cost, and access across higher education.
Vermont officials consider regular bus routes to reduce parking strain and traffic. Robert S. Babcock Jr. proposes routes for the 1,000 daily commuters, aiming to cut pollution and state vehicle mileage while possibly mandating bus use if needed.
The writer muses in a college opinion piece about preferring courses on gasoline motors refrigerators plumbing and electricity to Renaissance literature. He argues practical home repair knowledge could save money by fixing lawn mowers outboard motors and cars rather than relying on specialists.
Washington argues narcotics fuel a large share of crime, estimating 250,000 heroin addicts in the United States and up to 5 billion dollars yearly in cash profits. The piece weighs four policy paths, including enforcement, poppy crop control, heroin maintenance in England, and methadone programs, urging action to prevent a rising generation of muggers.
A reader urges converting the Bijur plant into a vocational department to benefit Bennington youth. The letter argues the building is well located, offers space and admin offices, supports trades over pure college paths, and would provide practical, space-efficient education without costly study groups.
Arlington Child Day Care Center seeks rugs toys blankets outdoor play equipment mats cushions and small furniture. Donors may contact 375-6395 or write Care Box 25 Arlington Vermont Mrs Beverly Morse East Arlington with any usable items.
In Bridport on a Sunday a 51 year old backhoe operator and a New Jersey doctor, accompanied by the doctor s three sons, excavate an old farm yard to lay a new water line. They uncover aged terra cotta pipes and an 1880 Indian Head penny while discussing Vermont life and their plans to move.
Arlington Memorial Day ceremonies drew large crowds of viewers and participants including the Arlington Band, Girl Scout and Brownie troops. Chaplain Joseph Sobravico Rev. John E Geer and Department Commander Ernest Costa spoke as part of the VFW celebration, praising patriotism and honoring war dead.
A community leader urges a grass roots Christian Unity Picnic at Willow Park on June 13 at 1 30 PM to unite Christians in devotion to Jesus. The writer praises simplicity over gimmicks and credits his wife with the idea, hoping the event inspires unity and nationwide spread.
Letter to the editor from Bennington residents denounces a May editorial proposing asking Communists what they want to release POWs. The writers accuse the piece of negativism and degradation on a day honoring fighting men and urge continued support for the President and the nation.
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