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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1965
Page
3
A nostalgic columnist breaks a vow to discuss television, criticizing current programming as terrible and banal while acknowledging the medium’s strongest moments in news specials and cultural glimpses. The piece blends humor with a critique of era’s TV offerings.
In a reflective column a reader laments the TV era, noting a once constant background presence that now limits family activity. He recalls childhood radio, argues television crowds out other pursuits, and questions finding a single show to satisfy. He cites World Series and political conventions as competing, colorful proof of a fading, active household routine.
International company of Hello Dolly starring Mary Martin and featuring Carleton Carpenter arrives in Saigon from Tokyo to entertain U S servicemen. NBC News plans an hour long documentary on the troupe abroad with Lucy Harris heading the crew. The troupe’s security kept itinerary details undisclosed amid Vietnam deployment.
A long list of weekly school lunch menus is followed by a dream room decoration contest offering two $1000 prizes for girls in two classes. Local religious and fashion items discuss cathedral treasures, hair fashion show, and various funds and endowments. Also reports on African amaryllis bulbs and a coal barge collision near London.
New York report details a housewife's 99.6 hour week with roles as nurse maid laundress and cook. Calculated pay totals $159.34 weekly at listed hourly rates, suggesting a formal salary for domestic work.
Burlington based Kay Strassburg Extension clothing specialist at the University of Vermont reports pre lined fabrics are entering fashion. Heat fused acetated backing bonds to the fabric removing separate linings. Fabrics include lace knits mohair flannel jersey and crochet look wool. Strassburg emphasizes simple patterns require little fitting and singles layer cutting with grain line visible for best results.
The Bennington Banner prints daily excluding Sundays and holidays from 425 Maloney Street Bennington Vermont 05201. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation with United Press International exclusive republication rights for local news and UPI dispatches. Home delivery via carrier or motor route costs 10 cents daily. Mail subscriptions within 50 miles: 3 months 6.30, 6 months 11.70, 1 year 22.50. U.S. elsewhere: 3 months 7.00, 0 months 13.00, 1 year 25.00.
County homemakers gather in Manchester on Wednesday October 27 for the fall meeting at the Synagogue with lunch at the Odd Fellows Hall. Mt Equinox and Maple Leaf hostesses with Peru and Winhall assist. program includes county project talks. guest speaker George Heaslip of Manchester on reapportionment of the Vermont Legislature. international luncheon marks UN’s 20th anniversary. soup discussion and MSG notes follow.
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