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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial weighs a looming Washington showdown as HEW must craft new rules after a Maryland court blocked excluding strikers’ families from welfare. Industry groups push for a hard line, while unions warn of penalizing dependents. The White House faces three options: define unemployment to include strikers, disallow benefits, or let states decide. The decision could trigger a clash with AFL-CIO leader Meany and affect Phase 3 of anti inflation efforts.
A letter from New Hampshire traveler reports visiting Bennington to watch Mr. Roberts with his brother in the cast. The writer notes his father's claim that few locals oppose the program and hopes skeptics attended at least one performance to witness the effort behind the production.
A Bennington resident praises teachers and a program that transformed at risk youths into organized young men, noting the staff care and teamwork behind the group’s success and a standing ovation at the weekend performance. The writer questions jealousy among higher education officials aiming to end the program.
A letter lauds the Bennington program boys for their disciplined, well staged performance of Mr Roberts. Audience members also gained a learning experience from the production, which showcased pride in achievement and strong group effort.
The Bennington Little League Inc expresses gratitude to the Bennington County Kennel Club for the concession stand use at their dog show and ticket sales. They also thank Don Ratelle MAUHS cafeteria manager custodians Bill Casey and Hed Woodward Harvey Crawford Benn Pastry Shop for donuts Jon Kennedy of The Dinette for cups and napkins, and mothers who helped with sandwiches and pastries. Cooperation from clubs businesses parents and friends keeps the league thriving.
The piece reflects fickle mountain springs with warm spells, snow flurries, and early signs of life. It notes daffodils sprouting, bluebirds returning, martins spotted by neighbors, and an Easter reflection amid quirky local observations and a wish for warmer days.
A letter to the editor recalls Montani semper liberi carved at Gratton Old Tavern and argues that freedom means judging people by actions not origin. The writer cites Vermont’s history of welcoming diverse communities and warns against prejudgment and narrow thinking.
George Abbott of Underhill argues the Vermont Republican party is dominated by wealth and press while the Democrats represent honest working people. He urges electing a Democratic majority to secure funding for Salmon property tax relief and to expand the tax program so no native farmer pays more than a small share of income in property taxes.
A reflective note in which the author attributes value to expressing gratitude through a voice recording, highlighting appreciation as a reward within creative prose.
In Washington a longtime critic questions Barry Goldwater's influence on Nixon and the GOP. Goldwater's 27 million voters are urged as the party’s core, capable of steering Nixon if he faces Watergate fallout and public sentiment shifts.
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