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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1974
Page
5
A satirical piece argues newspapers publish ages with crime reports to boost sales and curb crime. It mocks attempts to reveal personal details, cites anecdotes from Chicago papers, Prunie Purpleheart, and others, and notes the broader harm in exposing ages in local reporting.
Ford’s Boston desegregation comments anger white extremists and unsettle Massachusetts Republicans. He opposed busing yet criticized a federal court order, hurting GOP chances with Black voters while boosting Democrats. The columnist says Ford lacks political perception and needs seasoned guidance.
William H. Cone announces the business will operate under Cone Home Equipment Service to reflect expansion into full home equipment offerings. Local reports note the name change accompanies growth in the Bennington area.
On this date in history Gen Sam Houston becomes first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. John F Kennedy announces a Cuba arms blockade in 1962 after missile discovery. Apollo 7 crew lands after 11 days in 1968. AFL CIO and ABA urge Nixon resignation or impeachment as Watergate expands in 1973.
The piece discusses MAUHS graduates, with about 55 percent pursuing further training and 45 percent entering the workforce without specialized training. It draws parallels to Vermont tourism development, critiques tourism as a development model, and cites federal grants, patronage, and local politics as factors shaping employment and growth. Robert Santway of Frost Road, Bennington, is named as an interested observer.
Jim Downes, a leading American real estate economist, told Realtors in Washington that homes have generated more money through appreciation than any other investment. He warned that high interest rates won’t deter homes as the best family investment, predicting ongoing inflation in home and condo values despite financing costs. He cited supply demand imbalance and policy factors as price drivers.
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