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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues the right to vote and the right not to vote, urging Vermont residents to cast ballots on Primary Day. It contends voting enforces equality and damps the influence of "they" who run things, urging silence from nonvoters while urging the little guy to speak through tallies.
In a casual Banner note, the piece discusses adopting downstyle headlines, praises police and cautious driving in Bennington for fewer injuries, critiques Nixon era inflation talk, recounts Chatham Fair’s ban on home canned prize entries, and warns voters about Vermont open primary ballots not using machines and the risk of unstapling ballots tonight.
A Corn column extols America's leading role in corn production and history. It traces corn from ancient roots in the Americas to hybrid high yields, notes diverse uses from food to industry, and recalls pioneer farming methods and wildlife quirks.
A long Letter To The Editor discusses VHS board action on a modern dance course, defending taxpayer funded education while criticizing critics. The piece emphasizes government obligation to educate and fund schools, noting high taxes and the balance of freedom versus discipline. It includes a memory of pioneer days and modern farming ensilage processes.
A Mountan Chatter column recalls the Wilmington Fair with broad praise for exhibits from adults and youth, prize-winning dahlias, and crafts, plus social notes from Seabury and neighbors. It ends with news that North Adams opens a winter skating season Sept 21 as part of the Fall Foliage Festival.
In Rome strikes by bakers bus drivers and butchers are described as symbolic rather than crippling. Italians cope with disruption as supplies like bread remain available while workers press for higher pay. The piece notes fears of fascism and calls for a strong leader, but warns against repeating Mussolini's legacy.
An employer spends much to keep workers happy and productive. He invites suggestions by placing a box in the workshop. A week later the box yields one slip: Dont wear rubber heels. Family Weekly
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