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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1968
Page
2
Kenneth Rapieff of the Tea Council of the USA described the art of tea tasting to Bennington Rotarians. He explained blending methods, aroma and color attributes, and demonstrated the process. He said a tea taster can identify 1500 to 1600 teas and determine origin, variety, and harvest season.
The US Catholic bishops adopted an 11 000 word pastoral letter by 180 to 8 vote declaring artificial contraception an objective evil yet allowing for circumstances to lessen moral guilt. The letter urged repentance via penance and Eucharist, while calling Congress to exempt conscientious objectors from certain drafts and praising Vietnam’s bombing halt and Paris talks. It also subtly critiqued Nixon’s nuclear policy and noted the encyclical’s authority, offering Catholics a conscience based path amid internal church debates.
Residents of Raceview trailer park complain of high interest rates and strict regulations after a sale led company Timeterial to impose rules. Many residents plan to move to Pownal or private lots as costs rise. Some families face loss of improvements and jobs at the racetrack.
Bennington Village Police reported no injuries after a Thursday evening crash on Scott Street involving a 1961 Chevrolet driven by Lucinda J. Tripp 23 of Bennington. The car hit a parked 1966 Mustang belonging to Ned Welder 24 of Pownal, causing moderate damage. A defective shock absorber was blamed for a Sunday early morning incident on Hunt Street when a 1966 Chevrolet driven by Edward W. Graham 18 of Waterbury Conn went off the road and scratched a Soldier Home fence. no injuries reported.
Burlington based UPI reports Democrats set Saturday talks in Middlebury to plan the 1969 session. State Democratic Chairman Frank Esposito said the afternoon session would elect a minority leader. Reps Salmon and Shea sought the house leadership while former gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. John J. Daley was expected to address the 49 legislators. Esposito warned Republicans Democrats will be heard if the people's interest is not served.
The Plain Dirt Gardeners met in Old Bennington at the schoolhouse for their November session. President Mrs. Thomas Coe Jr. welcomed a new member, and Mrs. Norton Barber shared plans for civic beautification as William Bingham of the University of Vermont will contact local clubs.
Pravda says Zond 5 carried turtles wine flies and plants around the moon and back. The turtles remained alive but showed internal organ changes and weight loss about 10 percent during the mission. Zond 6, following Zond 5, is nearing splashdown as scientists watch for similar life-forms.
Saigon officials acknowledge a more realistic view of Vietnam peace talks and say Saigon may attend Paris negotiations. An American source warns caution, as Thieu has threatened a boycott and talks with NLF representatives remain disputed. Bunker meeting described as encouraging amid shifting signals.
University of Vermont released a 74 page report to justify its 19.7 million dollar request to the 1969 Legislature ahead of a December 4 hearing before the Budget and Management Commission. The request exceeds the 1967 appropriation by 5.5 million and earmarks 7.2 million for salary and wage increases plus 3.2 million for operating expenses. The university argues it ranks fifth among six New England state schools in faculty salaries while other campus personnel earn less than Burlington area averages.
Vermont Department of Highways released August traffic counts showing Route 9 Wilmington leading increases in southern Vermont with an 18.1 percent rise from 1967 to 1968. The 12 month average rose 13.6 percent. Daily year long average reached 2,133 vehicles, up from 1,877. Route 7 Pownal ranks among the state’s busiest roads, averaging 12,945 vehicles on August Sundays.
Residents seeking to host a foreign student during the week after Christmas may contact Mrs. Walter Dunham of Dewey Street Extension, 442-9114. Vermont highway counts show Interstate 89 in South Burlington at 13,700, and Interstate 91 in Vernon and Brattleboro at 14,850 and 14,664 respectively. Pownal’s monthly daily average rose 14.3 percent from 8,389 to 9,588 vehicles. Route 7 Shaftsbury up 7.1 percent. monthly average up 3.6 percent. Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday counts averaged 5,581. 6,643. 6,981 respectively. Route 11 Peru rose from 2,127 in 1967 to 2,409 in 1968, a 13.3 percent increase.
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