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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Walter J Hickel told the 34th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference that expanding parks should focus on urban areas as much as distant lands. He warned funds are limited and proposed parks and greenbelts in cities to meet growing urban needs.
Editor notes Landgrove selectmen used a warning article on disbanding to draw turnout at Town Meeting. Many residents volunteered for town offices, preserving Landgrove's identity and local government amid concerns over losing status. The piece also touches on Vermont education funding debates, school bond delays, and a quip on marriage and fractions from the Springfield Union.
In Comstock Gardens near Cranston Rhode Island poor planning left wells unsafe with 80 to 90 percent failing tests. Development on undersized lots and a lack of sewer or water service forced reliance on cesspools and wells. A state of emergency brought a 500 gallon tank and residents endure yearlong wait for piped water while property values plunge and residents walk to a distant water source.
The Christian Science Monitor notes Cuba’s plan to boost milk using Holstein cows in a cooler climate. Fidel Castro envisions air conditioned space helmets for cows at the manger to improve yields, preferring red Holsteins over black. Romania’s cows are described as brown.
Parochial education in Vermont teeters amid calls for public funds to sustain private schools. Legislators hear that aid could avert closures, with concerns on standards, lay-teacher hires, and potential effects on public education.
A critical look at how Congress hinders but foundations like Rockefeller Carnegie and Ford wield influence. The piece argues Congress cannot tax these entities without destroying charity while noting foundations fund population control schooling reforms voter drives and open housing education, stirring tensions with unions and rival groups.
An editorial argues that survival of American society hinges on Congress funding social goals, noting the test will be the amount voted. It cites a line from Shaw's Pygmalion about it being "not bloody likely" to achieve such ends, underscoring skepticism about political will.
A Jamaica author extols outdoor recreation while stressing safety and responsibility. He recounts skiing mishaps, risky footwear, and careless behavior, urging exercise and preparation before adventures. He warns that every sport carries danger and stresses returning home in one piece through cautious choices.
Washington columnist Dick West humorously argues colleges should remain largely irrelevant and questions the push for genuinely relevant courses. He recalls his own irrelevance filled college days and jokes about a future where professors earn more than players.
A reader questions the timing of the Pavilion demolition as the cinema nearby shows The Wrecking Crew with Dean Martin. The letter argues against spending 148000 to buy the building 20000 for study and 60000 to demolish it, calling the Pavilion unique and worth saving per James M. Fitch of Columbia University.
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