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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1976
Page
5
A reflective look at Gilbert Highet’s portrait of the ideal teacher and a vivid schoolboy’s memory. The piece blends personal wishful imaging with a critique of disciplinarian style, highlighting a redhaired, energetic mentor who blends rigor with warmth and a shared life on the field and in class.
Vermont Republicans are warned about a small group led by State Chairman Walter Kennedy and National Committeeman Roland Seward pushing for John Connally as running mate. The letter argues Connally would not help Ford or Reagan in Vermont and critiques conflicts of interest on school transportation planning while urging delegates to vote their independent judgment for a running mate who furthers Vermont GOP ideals.
March 16 saw WGTB in Washington go off air as Georgetown University mulls staffing to resume noncommercial service. The piece critiques church and educational use of noncommercial frequencies, cites FCC rules limiting one station per market, and highlights Lorenzo Milam’s push for diversity against orthodox religious and university broadcasters.
A historical Vermont snapshot notes a platform opposing wasteful public funds and crushing taxes, praising Liberty and happiness principles. It also covers local news from Rutland and Bennington, including a dentist opening, a Rutland fence prosecution, a rabbit breeders show, river survey work, Gillie Galipeau returning to Gillie's Mt Anthony, Miss Silver Towers title at the Elks convention, and local K of C treasurer election.
In Wisconsin a local ordinance forcing property owners to keep grass under 12 inches was ruled unconstitutional after Donald Hagar of New Berlin challenged neighbors who wanted shorter lawns. The piece argues against suburban conformity and urges enjoying long grass and outdoor freedom rather than dwelling on mower noise and chemicals.
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