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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1966

Page

3

Our Natural Resources Do We Want More Tourists

Dr. Marion Clawson sparked debate at the Governor's Conference on Recreation arguing tourism’s downsides. Vermont’s economy, however, benefits from tourist money and light industry, with balanced planning seen as key to preserving access to natural resources for residents and visitors alike.

Vermont Marion Clawson Governor's Conference On Recreation Dr. Clawson United States Clawson

Economist predicts lower food prices this year

Washington based Agriculture Department economist Stephen J. Hiemstra predicts average retail food prices will edge downward in the year’s closing months yet finish about 5 percent higher than 1965. He cautions the decline could be around 1 percent from August levels, driven by wholesale price drops and seasonal factors, while noting housewife boycotts are unlikely to have a significant impact on overall prices.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department Stephen J. Hiemstra Department Economic Research Service Hiemstra National Association of Food Chains Charles Ludstrom Miami Minneapolis

Price Rebels Plan Weekend Boycotts

The housewives' rebellion adds muscle to its grocery counter insurrection as it plans supermarket boycotts timed to hit the heavy weekend food buying.

United Press International Housewives

Decontamination Seen As Moon Trip Problem

A NASA scientist at Houston Space Center said lunar mission decontamination focus will be on Earth tainted organisms rather than lunar life. He noted up to 200 lunar samples, each sealed, with astronauts quarantined for about three weeks after return, though the lab's main role is handling rock specimens.

The Space Center Moon Pacific Ocean McLane

Bennington Banner Telephones Business and Rates

The Bennington Banner lists business contact at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont and details Home Delivery options. It notes exclusive republication rights by United Press International and provides subscription rates for Vermont within a 50 mile radius and nationwide rates.

Main St Bennington Banner Publishing Corporation United Press International UPI Vermont U.S

Reaction Divided on Effect of Johnson's Visit to Viet

Washington reports Republicans and Democrats split on whether President Johnson's Vietnam front visit helps or hurts the 1964 elections. A third of leaders see no effect or a general benefit, while others cite political motives. Some lawmakers warn of adverse impacts on their candidates.

Johnson Viet Washington UPI Viet Nam Manila Cam Ranh Bay Tom Curtis R-Mo Robert J. Corber Virginia Gop LBJ Virginia

Tax Hike Decision Depends On Overall Budget Picture

Washington leaders weigh the size of tax hikes against the total budget outlook as the second session of the 89th Congress could exceed Johnson's budget by about $2 billion. The decision hinges on the broader fiscal picture rather than isolated spending requests.

Washington UPI 89Th Congress Johnson Congress Viet Nam George H. Mahon D-Tex House Appropriations Committee Congressional Record Mahon

Paint Splashers Apologize To President Johnson in Australia

Two Australian brothers, John Langley 21 and David Langley 18, confess to splattering paint on President Johnson's car during his Melbourne visit. They mailed a letter of apology, saying regret and stating their antiwar stance and opposition to conscription. They agreed to pay victims 1,732 dollars in damages, per their lawyer Frank Galbally. They also sought Johnson’s forgiveness.

Melbourne UPI Johnson Frank Galbally John Langley David Galbally United States America

Bardot Brushed On Paris Medal For Tourists

Paris officials announced the Money and Medals Service will emboss Brigitte Bardot on a special bronze medal to be sold to visitors next year. The souvenir reflects Parisian pride and Bardot’s enduring fame as a cultural icon.

Paris UPI Brigitte Bardot

Geneticist Backs Selective Breeding For Humans

Pasadena reports University of Wisconsin geneticist Dr. James F. Crow urged serious consideration of selective human breeding at a Caltech related conference marking its 75th birthday. He called premarital counseling gene testing and options like abortion of abnormal embryos and even sex control development, noting eugenics has a troubled history and deserves a wiser appraisal of both benefits and risks.

Pasadena Calif University of Wisconsin James F. Crow California Institute of Technology Crow

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