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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1975

Page

5

Marks of an intelligent person and thinking

Frank L. Oktavec explains that intelligence is a process of thought aimed at meaningful problem solving. He argues intelligence involves discovering relationships, applying facts, evaluating consequences, adopting effective ideas, and considering future impact, timing, and unity of life, with behavior visible only through action.

Frank L. Oktavec Shaftsbury

History and politics muddle through rival conspiracies and socialism

The writer references groups like the Chicago Seven and Catonsville Nine to discuss conspiracies and the role of history in forecasting the future. He cites Kunstler, mentions Hall Mills, and argues that history tracks human behavior, noting genocidal acts in Cambodia, Katyn, and Yugoslav massacres as cautionary examples. He defends skepticism toward sweeping labels and critiques socialist and communist claims, contrasting them with Sweden’s private economy 95 percent in private hands.

Sunderland Chicago Catonsville Hamtramck Nazi Party National Socialist German Labor Party Russia China Sweden

Final Soliton: A Rambling Note on Freedom and Oppression

A columnist critiques sweeping global authoritarians while noting Nobel Prize winners, swedish dominance in awards, and flaws in free enterprise. He argues free markets offer high living standards and liberty but admit serious failures, citing Attica and Kent State as minor compared to worldwide repression.

Attica Kent State

Looking Back Bennington Almanac Highlights Local News Notes

Fred Moon, longtime night watchman at H W Myers and Son plant, heads to Stockton in a new car funded by his grandfather’s inheritance. Vermont reports 47 forest fires burning 750 acres causing 1200 dollars damage. Putnam Memorial Hospital workers begin tent caterpillar campaign on the tea table property south of the hospital lane. Bennington Graded School District approves a 1950 51 budget of 24923750. last year 2324450. Richard Chamberlain, 21, of Rutland, hospitalized with a fractured spine after a 35 foot pole fall in Sandgate. listed in good condition. Three marked trout prizes awarded to Kent, Cozzaglio, and Karlander. Katzenbach says no action against Vermont poll tax. Bennington Selectmen reimburse Perrotta for sewer work on Ben Mont Ave. Junked autos bill would fine or require crushing. Historical notes list Supreme Court ruling on National Recovery Act, Bismarck sinking, Scorpion loss, Chirac appointment, and Nader critique of merchandise at checkout.

Fred Moon H.W. Myers and Son Inc County Street Stockton Cal Vermont Forest Service Bennington Putnam Memorial Hospital Hospital Bennington Graded Richard Chamberlain Dorr Road Rutland Sandgate Battenkill John Kent Manchester Batiste Cozzaglio North Adams Ed Karlander C.F. Orvis Co U.S Nicholas Katzenbach Vermont Virginia N. Perrotta Ben Mont Ave Kenalene Collins Readsboro

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