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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1973
Page
5
An analysis of football spectatorship outlines five watcher types from casual crowd members to connoisseurs. It argues spectator sports can benefit or harm society depending on viewer motives and whether watching spurs active participation.
Henry Kissinger faced questions during three days of hearings marked by cautious responses and generalities. He claimed not to initiate wiretaps, while evidence suggests he pressed for leaks containment, reading tapped summaries and naming contacts. He blamed others, noting limits of his four months in government, and avoided strong commitments on treaties or Spain bases amid ongoing scrutiny. The Senate backs his confirmation with expected steadiness, though doubts linger.
A Town resident criticizes Herman Bishop and local developers for proposing a shopping mart on Woodford Road. The writer warns the road is treacherous in winter, alleges the Sleeman family controls most of the town, and vows to fight the plan to protect current stores and town character.
Isabelle Roberts of 601 County St urges residents to oppose stores linked to Sleeman and push a new road to Manchester, calling for immediate meetings to rally support and save the town. She publishes her phone number for volunteers to contact and join the effort.
An essay contrasts past rural retirement with today’s industrial society. It argues early retirement is common, requiring financial and activity planning. It warns against glamorizing leisure and urges pre retirement preparation for purposeful, productive afterwork life through hobbies and community contributions.
The Everett Orchards plan a fall season with 150 workers, including 125 new hires for picking. Output this year is expected near 80 000 bushels. The Post Office policy changes will close the building Sundays 1 to 6 pm when no government staff are present. Governor Ernest Gibson campaigned hard, appearing in Barre and Bennington. his son Ernest Jr. is a Yale student. Veterans of Foreign Wars repairs a new home at 131 North St and invites public support for the building fund. Betting at Green Mountain Park shows progress but not profit. fall daily handle must reach 225 000 to break even. Mrs. Otto Bennett honors 94th birthday at Equinox House. Historic notes: 1847 Mexico City occupied by U.S. Army. 1901 McKinley dies. 1963 Aberdeen quintuplets survive. 1972 Senate approves Soviet American missile limit agreement.
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