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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1974
Page
5
A satirical piece argues inflation and unemployment offer paradoxical benefits including longer lie ins and easier job choices. It riffs on school busing fears, aging fashions, ego boosts from pledges, and a quirky note on Brattleboro Windham County apples and pencils as local industry ironies.
In Beverly Hills Mondale says he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination, citing lacking overwhelming desire and stamina for a long campaign. The piece links jet travel strain to campaign demands and questions the fitness of candidates for the presidency.
Looking Back notes a $25,000 increase over last year and about $17,500 above anticipation. Jo-Ann Piscopo is named Junior Prom queen at Bennington Catholic High School, crowned by Mary Clifford and escorted by Fred Torrisi. The Bennington Area YMCA Christmas Toy Workshop has many games and toys ready for processing.
War Department authorizes creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. The note marks the date as the origin of the military institution.
Governor Wilbur L. Cross proclaims Thursday a day of public Thanksgiving, urging all to gather in prayer and gratitude for harvest, peace, justice, freedom, and divine guidance. The message reflects on seasonal beauty and the enduring gifts of society, urging humble acts worthy of high ideals.
In a 1974 essay, the piece argues Fort Knox may still hold gold while money itself grows abstract. It examines debt, the stock market as a state of mind, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty, urging a view of wealth as fluid and not a fixed asset.
A brief look back shows aid to education once centered on parental support with children’s homework. The piece contrasts past practices where Pop provided guidance and encouragement to students shaping early learning at home.
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