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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1974
Page
5
A humorous_b login about wine includes playful mispronunciations, warnings about appellation controlee labels, mis en bouteille phrases, and mock instruction on ordering and tasting. It satirizes wine snobbery, German and French imports, and the era's wine scams, ending with a quip about American wine and generic empties.
A Maine farmer recalls the old junkman with a jigger wagon and a two-horse team collecting scrap metal, contrasting past casual trades with current high rail rates. He links the story to ICC ecology rates, noting a 1957 bean crop and a lingering, unhauled scrap pile as a quiet protest.
A Bennington letter to The Banner voices support for the New England Telephone Vermont workforce and warns against punitive rate protests. The writers defend profits, wage costs, and the PSB process while urging fair treatment and continued service amid inflation. They cite Topics magazine data and note the Vermont rate hike since 1957. The piece closes with a community call to use and fund a new indoor recreation center, inviting public participation and family swims.
Real Estate Today explains that profit on selling a home is taxable unless deferred by buying a more expensive property. The key basis is original cost plus improvements and selling expenses. Homeowners should track all improvements with records to substantiate gains or losses if audited, and Hoisington Realty invites inquiries at 489 Main St. and 442-8337.
A blaze believed caused by an overheated chimney ripped through the upper floor of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Knapp’s Woodford home. The town buzzes with reports as residents assess the damage and local fire units recall the incident.
A New York City psychologist argues that shrinking families drive people to dogs for love and affection and suggests paying dogs a salary for their loyalty. The piece notes the idea while mentioning a Manhattan gourmet restaurant as a setting.
A satirical note compares pets at wealthy households being served elaborate hors d oeuvres like shrimp cocktail and liver pate, chicken supreme, ragout, and poached fish. The piece questions shortages and calls out the notion of excess amid broader national shortages.
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