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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1975
Page
5
Vermont Senate Finance Committee has the bill to ban non refillable bottles and pop-top cans after January 1. Lt. Gov. Brian Burns sent the measure to the panel after a Monday public hearing where bottling and beverage lobbyists argued the House approved bill would harm the state's economy.
The attorney for former undercover agent Paul D. Lawrence argued before the Vermont Supreme Court that extended solitary confinement could cause mental harm and hinder appeals and pending charges. Lawrence, jailed for perjury in a drug case, has spent 18 days isolated at St. Johnsbury Correctional Center, beyond psychiatric guidance of 15 days. The case also involves insurers seeking relief from civil suits totaling about 3.5 million linked to arrests from Lawrence's investigations.
In the 1976 budget debate House members criticize Defender General Robert West. Emory Hebard says many lawmakers want West removed while the omnibus bill shortens his term. Senator Gannett warns such action may be illegal without Senate confirmation in 1977. A second item notes a three story brick building fire in St. Albans that left 18 homeless. Red Cross and CVEOC aid victims while officials probe the cause.
The Letter To The Editor quotes Vermont state Environmental Secretary Martin Johnson criticizing lawmakers he labels reactionaries who oppose his environmental agenda. The writer likens Johnson to a Titanic captain tossing snowballs at an iceberg and questions the wisdom of expanding Johnson's bureaucracy. The piece praises lawmakers who resist Johnson's influence and defends clean air and water.
William G Staats Jr of the Green Mountain Boys in Newfane rails against Vermont environmentalists and the Environmental Agency. He condemns its power and cost, urging revisions to laws and a reassessment of regulations to balance environmental protection with residents' rights and economic welfare.
George C. Wallace faults leaders over Vietnam loss and warns of revulsion if the war had not been won. He calls for harsh measures, criticizes social programs, and argues communism as the real enemy. Wallace catalogs foreign policy views as he leads in the 1976 Democratic nomination polls.
Readers urge calm on Mt Anthony School Board disputes and budget vote while criticizing political bias in Anthony Lewis column. George A Raymond appeals for dignity and focus on educating children, and Gerald Raftery counters Vietnam armament replacement claims citing Paris Accords.
syndicated columnist Mary VeGrory criticizes the U S Postal Service for engaging in mail screening and spying. she notes officials admitted mail covers were used and cites requests from agencies like Fish and Wildlife Service and royal canadian mounted police, framing it as government surveillance overreach.
The Bennington administration and student body suspend all classes for a protest against war. About 160 of 220 students and 40 faculty attend a demonstration in the college theatre.
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