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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
5
John Gould recalls Maine marketing laws that defined apples by standard bushels and barrels, discussing how varied apple sizes broke the system. He notes the struggle to fit diverse fruit into crates, the half bushel workaround, and postal mail constraints that shaped shipments to distant buyers.
An essay on the rise of the grantsman, the skilled requester who tailors proposals to fit grant criteria. It notes the momentum after initial funding, the pressure to expand programs, and how agencies grow around grant money, sometimes before real programs exist.
Reader notes echo a Patrick J. Buchanan column criticizing anti Semitism and mockery of Roman Catholic institutions tied to the film Nasty Habits a Watergate satire set in a Philadelphia convent. The item cites prior National Catholic Register coverage and an ad blitz featuring a nun image, reflecting ongoing debates over offense and censorship.
The piece quotes Buchanan and John Simon condemning a film for profanities and mockery of convent life, cites Catholic outrage gaps, and warns against Communist influence. It argues Americans tolerate decadence, calls for boycotts, and blames educators in Bennington for Marxist sway over 30 years.
A reader to The Banner writes on behalf of the RSVP Advisory Council thanking Mr. Bruce Beh of Blackfriar Tavern at 300 Northside Drive Bennington Vermont for hospitality. The letter outlines appreciation and invites continued support.
A Letter to the Editor praises Vermont for abolishing slavery in 1777 and cites a 1843 personal liberty law against aiding fugitive slaves with penalties, quoting The Chronological History of the Negro in America. The note also thanks Blueberry Hill and RSVP Advisory Council in Bennington for meal hospitality to the council’s May 4, 1977 meeting.
A quirky composite note referencing a satirical take on familial strength in harsh predatory environments. It contrasts bold statements about American energy and inventive fuels with a cynical view of students consuming knowledge. The Burlington Free Press is cited in the compilation.
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