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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial notes 1000 firms on the State Department list export weapons, including Bulova Singer and Ball, with arms sales totaling 11 billion in 1975. It warns of a growing, politically entrenched sector, unions backing arms sales, and limited true controls. It contrasts this with vandals and dairy farmers facing inflation.
John C. York of the Eastern Milk Producers Coop. Assn. Inc. argues that milk and food remain inexpensive abroad and at home. He cites fewer farmers over 25 years, a drop from 2% more farmers in 1950, and a share of disposable income spent on food at 17 percent, the world’s lowest. He urges preserving farms and a steady milk supply for America’s future.
In Searsburg yesterday a dozen pine grosbeaks visited a beech tree while white throat sparrows feed on garden weed seeds. The writer notes early holiday shopping and Halloween customs from Druids to modern trick or treat, highlighting UNICEF charity by young beggars at doors.
An open community meeting will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the North Bennington Baptist Church to discuss helping refugee families who arrived with non orphaned children. The goal is to move beyond charity for orphans and provide ongoing support to keep families together and resettle in the Bennington area.
An opinion piece explores how autumn alters pace and perspective. It notes less leisure and more time for thoughtful contemplation, as the season and year’s rhythms reach into a man’s soul beyond summer’s bustle.
Autumn brings long thoughts and deeper comprehension beyond words. The season invites rest for mind and body as doubt fades and belief rises beyond words. Each evening the stars align in quiet permanence while leaves drift along the country road.
A reader reacts to Thursday’s Banner editorial about the state board of education action on the Public School Approval Plan. The piece notes mixed feelings, acknowledges attention from the department, board, teachers, and districts, and references a board motion urging the department to encourage local participation.
Marie P. Condon, member of the Vermont Board of Education, notes the 1975 Public School Approval Process aims to report participation levels by September 1976 and periodically after. She highlights a provision for schools keeping 1964-68 standards to identify pupils struggling with mastery of Basic Competencies and to document district analyses and learning plans to address needs.
Mt Anthony Junior High Student Council launches its second annual magazine drive from Oct 30 to Nov 10 to fund school activities. More than 800 students participate as orders from new or renewing subscribers are credited to the council fund. The program is fully guaranteed with 40 percent of each sale supporting student clubs, the yearbook, Dollars for Scholars, and instructional equipment.
Mary T. Seidel thanks Dr Francis Herrick retired and Home Health nurses Elizabeth Burke and Virginia Barrett for administering flu shots to seniors.194 people visited the center and received boosters in three hours on Thursday Oct 16, making the event possible through their efforts.
The argument between the President and Congress over who should control fuel for nuclear plants centers on more than administration versus private industry. The core concern is the safety and desirability of fast breeder reactors versus alternative methods like fusion and solar, with experts warning of grave risks if the fast breeder path proceeds.
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