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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
5
The piece portrays public universities as failures of governance with no effective management or external feedback. It argues professors dominate, administrators rise without training, and long term plans clash with political budgets, leaving outcomes driven by individual zeal rather than coordinated policy.
Anthony Lewis surveys Judge Garrity's handling of Boston’s desegregation effort, noting limited political backing, hostile reaction, and mixed results. The piece argues for cautious reform, warning against excessive judicial intrusion while urging sustained federal support and clearer guidelines to move the district toward compliance.
Readers urged to display the American and Bennington flags to honor national Bicentennial as Memorial Day approaches. Promoted are Bennington Bicentennial license plates, available at the Information Center, and events including a Memorial Day parade and a May 30 ball game for the Bennington Generals.
A Bennington Bicentennial program kicks off with a flag day display on the Elks Club lawn and a 21 day salute from June 14 to July 4 1976. Activities include Willow Park family picnic with games and a band, morning church services, 2 pm bell ringing and Declaration reading, Mount Anthony High School Band, monument lighting, and fireworks at the airport.
Public letter of appreciation from a historian praising Bennington students and staff for supporting trial Bennington historical stage tours. About 26 tours and nearly 300 students participated with strong interest, good behavior, and thoughtful questions. Gratitude extended to Superintendent George Sleeman and accompanying teachers and parents.
Rev. Charles T. Riggs, after 38 years as a Turkey missionary, tells North Bennington Congregational Church that Islam harms daily life and Christianity offers a fuller path. Bennington girls win again in the state Home Economics clothing contest. Eleanor Roberts earns top class project in a 50-student Grade 8 cohort.
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