Fun versus funds in college football
A 1975 Christian Science Publishing Society critique argues big-time college football corrupts education, with recruiters and alumni pressuring universities to fund and privilege football over academics. It cites Robert Zuppke’s prophecy, ongoing manipulation through athletic scholarships, easy courses, and special treatment for star athletes, urging leaders to de-emphasize football and restore education’s primacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Zuppke
University of Illinois
Zup
Zuppee
United States
Letters to the Banner Sight Fund appeal text
A Letter to The Banner outlines a Sight Fund appeal. It evokes a calm morning at a cottage by a lake and emphasizes gratitude for eyesight, urging readers to consider the blessing of sight as they prepare for a peaceful time with family and leisure activities.
Bennington Lions Club Seeks Help For Eye Care
Bennington Lions Club, led by Charles E. Watson, appeals to the community for support to aid visually handicapped residents. An eye exam and glasses cost 65 dollars. any amount is gratefully accepted to fund humanitarian service.
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Bennington Lions Club
Bennington
Charles E. Watson
Arlington needs a constable or not debate grows
Taxpayers question the value of Arlington funding a police force the selectmen voted to maintain. Critics cite $1000 spent to identify cemetery vandals and point to the now five hour weekly patrolling pay as penny wise, pound foolish. Local letters urge savings and reliance on state police.
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Arlington
Charles Farrell
Mr. Farrell
Looking Back At a W H Morse Bulldozer At Old Station
The report notes a W H Morse bulldozer attacking the old station structure with plans for a new station to replace it. Also announced is George H Jepson 36 of Cross Street Bennington joining County National Bank as assistant cashier.
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Arlington
Margaret Wilson
Pittsfield
Cora Dubois
Arlington High School
North Bennington High School
Arlington Field
Blair
Eddie Doyle
W.H. Morse
The
County National Bank
George H. Jepson
Cross Street Bennington
Jepson
A Measure of Worth and the Recycled World
An essay reflecting on repairing over replacing in modern life. The narrator laments overbuilt roads and faster upgrades, praises careful upkeep of objects, and notes a shift toward recycling in newspapers, houses, boats, and even umbrellas, suggesting care grants true value.
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