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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1970

Page

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Beech Court Free Nursery Names New Director

Beech Court Free Nursery hires Nathan Fox as director after a lengthy search. Fox, a June Williams College graduate, will receive a definite salary funded by local charities. The nursery, run by volunteers previously, will operate 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays and plans excursions to area playgrounds. Fox seeks volunteers from Bennington College and Mt. Anthony Union High School and will use space donated by HOME Inc. He will also work at Bennington Day Care Center from noon to 5. The 23-child group includes kindergarteners and first to third graders. Fox emphasizes needs for books and supplies and invites donations at Beech Court.

Beech Court Nathan Fox Williams College Fox Sarah Bennington College Mt. Anthony Union High School Home Inc Bennington

A Helping Hand Nathan Fox Takes On Beech Court Free Nursery

Nathan Fox, new director, oversees children at the Memorial Park Playground as dismantling of area play facilities worries him about outdoor time before the cold. A Farmingdale native from New Jersey, Fox draws on Williams College experiences in music, photography, and political science as he plans classes for Bennington College students to lead in a day care program. He recently aided research in behavioral genetics and says he works best with children, seeking graduate study in child development.

Nathan Fox Beech Court Memorial Park Fox Vermont New Jersey Farmingdale N.J Williams Berkshire Symphony Bennington Bennington College The Record Science

Daley Attacks Pollster in Vermont Gubernatorial Fight

Democratic candidate John J. Daley accused pollster Vincent Naramore of collusion with rival Leo O'Brien after a Salisbury based August poll showed O'Brien leading 55 to 45. Daley argued timing skewed the race and sought to discredit the poll amid Winooski campaign stops. A separate exchange involved Lt. Gov. Thomas Hayes and aging citizens studies, with Stephen Green denying ties to Hayes remarks and urging focus on unmet needs.

Winooski UPI John J. Daley Vermont Vincent Naramore Leo O’brien Daley Naramore Salisbury O’brien O'Brien Thommas Hayes Council On Aging Hayes Stephen Green Council Green

Special State Tax On Nonreturnables Proposed In Vermont

In Montpelier the Governor's Commission backing a plan for a special tax on disposable nonreturnable containers. Sen. Richard Mallory suggested the levy to deter use and sale of such containers as panel shows reluctance toward outright bans and recycling refunds. Other items considered include lowering the drinking age to 18 and labeling waivers, with exemptions for chemically harmless disintegration.

Montpelier UPI Governor’s Commission Vermont Richard Mallary Orange County Mallory

Weekend Weather: Clearing Skies In 70s

Partly cloudy today with highs in the 70s and clearing by night with lows in the 50s. Sunday trends show fair conditions with more 70s.

Fay Quits Liberty Union for Democratic Run

Michael Fay of Pawlet left the Liberty Union Coalition to run solely as a Democrat for lieutenant governor. He blamed the Liberty Union’s unorthodox campaign style led by Peter Diamondstone for alienating voters and said reform lies with the Democratic party. Diamondstone attended the news conference and accepted Fay’s reasoning.

Montpelier UPI Liberty Union Party Michael Fay Pawlet Fay Liberty Union Coalition Liberty Union Peter Diamondstone Democratic Party Davis Diamondstone

Meany laments Labor Day gloom and rising costs

AFL-CIO President George Meany warned on Labor Day that inflation and unemployment threaten American workers. He blamed administration policies for production declines and rising prices while noting unemployment at 5.1 percent. He called for a bigger share of the pie in bargaining as financiers prosper and broader groups suffer.

Washington UPI Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Labor Federation

U.S. jobless rate tops six-year high in August

Unemployment rose to 5.1 percent in August as payrolls fell by 400,000, the Labor Department reports. Experts note the drop in jobholders and divergent moves by sector, with teens and white collar groups shifting differently and manufacturing and construction hit hardest.

Washington UPI Labor Department AFL Cio Goldstein

Educator Lymant Hunt Dies at 79 in Vermont

Lyman C. Hunt longtime Burlington school superintendent for 35 years and Vermon t education leader died at Burlington Hospital from a heart attack at age 79. A Republican from Essex served as House Education Committee chair in 1967 and influenced key bills including the Miller Formula of 1969. He supported education reform, aided Champlain College trusteeships and Burlington charities. Services set for Sunday.

Burlington UPI Lyman C. Hunt Vermont Education Hunt Burlington Hospital House Education Committee Essex Burlington Area Champlain College

Lindbergh’s notebook sparks fresh debate on race and history

ABC newsman Howard K. Smith questions who bears blame for past bad taste as Charles Lindbergh’s forthcoming notebook is announced by William Jovanovich. The piece argues Lindbergh’s 1941 stance on Jews and race echoed harmful Aryan notions, with revisionist echoes resurfacing postwar. It condemns the plan to publish as regurgitation that stirs racism and polishes a dangerous nostalgia.

Howard K. Smith ABC California Alger Hiss Richard Nixon Smith William Jovanovich New York Jovanovich Charles A Des Moines Iowa Ulysses Lindbergh Israel

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