History ruled by murder in the Kennedy Ford era
A commentary on how a string of political assassinations reshaped American history and raised questions about gun control, presidential protection, and the 25th Amendment. The piece notes aging weapons, the limits of Secret Service surveillance, and the political difficulty of strong protective measures while warning of unintended consequences for the 1976 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Ford
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Ford
Secret Service
Nelson Rockefeller
United States
Readers debate highway plans in Southern Vermont
A Letter To The Editor in The Banner critiques the Conservation Society of Southern Vermont and the Vermont Public Interest Research Group for opposing improvements to routes such as U S 7 and N Y 7. The writer argues limited access highways are desirable and that the groups fail to recognize ecological tradeoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Society of Southern
Vermont
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
N.Y
Limited access highways aid Vermont views and access
A reader argues that limited access highways like Interstate 91 improve exposure to Vermont scenery and serve many travelers. He urges ecologists to support thoughtful planning for Route 7 and Route 9, land preservation alongside highways, overlooks, and camping areas to balance ecology with transportation needs.
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Vermont
New York State
Planned Parenthood publica tion Limited Additions
Reader's Digest notes a planned publication titled Limited Additions from Planned Parenthood. The item comments on distribution scope and potential impact on readers seeking family planning literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planned Parenthood
Limited Additions
Looking Back at Bennington News Sept 10 1935 and 1950
A summary of local notes from 40 and 25 years ago, including Salvation Army fundraising progress reaching 1 041 13 dollars of a 1 250 goal, the sudden death of longtime Bennington letter carrier John M Healy, and Ruth Goodell set to teach kindergarten in North Bennington. Also included is a satirical, preface to a discussion on schooling and social issues reflecting on pre school and early education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Homer H. Webster
John M. Healy
Bennington
North Street
Ruth Goodell
Manchester Center
North Bennington
Education's aim beyond college and a governor race banner
The piece argues education should prepare students for graduate study and societal challenges, not merely enable college entry. It links smartness, testing, and future success to winners and losers, then shifts to local items about the state and school changes. It also notes a Mount Anthony Union High School naming, bus contracts, water contamination votes, and historic anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacey
Banner
Vermont
Walfred H. Wahlquist
Sunderland
Arlington High School
Walter Keough
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New York
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers
Charles Manson
Sacramento
Simpson
Tulsa Tribune
Betty
Playgirl Magazine
the Banner
Florida
Cape Cod
Ecology
Cleveland E. Dodge Jr
International Dodge Inc
Hoosick Falls, N.Y
Reader's Digest
Connecticut
Clayton Ammon
America
Bennington Village
Bennington Flats
Bennington Road
Union High
Mount Anthony Union High School
U.S
Capt
Oliver Perry
Lake Erie
Elias Howe
Elizabeth
Austria-Hungary
U.S. Air Force
Mt. Spokane
Washington State
Chuck Roast
Pillsbury
Heinz
Dinty Moore
Dill Spears A
River Valley
Melon Balls
Birdseye International Vegetables
Kwick
Hershey
Kraft
Vogue & Vanity Fashions
Main St. Bennington
Colonial Shopping Ctr
Williamstown
Mass
Hanes
M Davy
Maine Lobsters
Davy Jones
Southern VT
PETCO
Mini Mart
Ludlow
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