Students Voice Vermont Education Demands At Conference
Vermont students from 112 schools responded to a state education questionnaire after a student advisory conference led by Commissioner Dr. Richard A. Gibboney. They prioritized social science and business courses, called for better textbooks and more classroom space, and urged more community involvement and varied extracurriculars. The survey also covered views on war, religion, civil rights, and local governance, with reactions ranging from opposition to war to concerns about taxes and town prospects. Interviews followed at several schools to gather further input.
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Montpelier
Richard A. Gibboney
Vermont
State House
Gibboney
Education Department
Bennington to Offer RADEF Course for Civil Defense
Bennington civil defense authorities plan a radiological defense RADEF course next month to bolster preparedness. The eight two hour sessions in April will be led by Atomic Energy Commission approved instructors with lectures demonstrations and problems. Registration of at least 15 by March 30 qualifies Bennington for RADEF instruction. contact William Mattison or Franklin Frantz at the listed numbers.
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Bennington
The
Atomic Energy Commission
William Mattison
Bennington C.C
Franklin Frantz
RADEF
Monitor
Mattison
Frantz
Claude Frank
Bennington College
Beethoven
Boston Symphony
Frank
America
Ben-Mont display at YMCA showcases Bennington products
An industrial display in the YMCA lobby features Ben-Mont produced items from Bennington including gift wrap for birthdays and Christmas, Ben-Glo Icicles, Pure Aluminum Foil, and stick on bows. A student noted the rush of the season and a booklet highlights the 1966 Ben-Mont Christmas gift wrapping line.
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YMCA
Ben-Mont
Bennington
Ben- Mont
Fire crews plan controlled blazes at Park Lane Hotel
Denver fire chief Cassio Frazzini said the Denver Fire Department will ignite at least two fires daily starting Tuesday at the 13 floor Park Lane Hotel, a Denver landmark slated for demolition this spring, to gain experience fighting hotel and school fires.
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Denver
UPI
Cassio Frazzini
Park Lane
Frazzini
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Coats
Hotel
Putnam Bldg
Bennington, VI
Colonial Shopping Ctr
Williamstown
Mass
Old Crow
Aif
Kentucky
OLD Crow Distillery CO
Frankfort
Cusickcis Ons
Amima
Jrs. & Misses Coats
Bante RA
Banatts
Taney
Bennington, Vt
Fitems. Jewelers
Main St. Bennington
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