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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1973
Page
2
Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Sonnington, Vermont 0201.
Editorial notes Bennington Fire Department again organized a grand weekend parade with wide community participation. The piece praises the veterans of the department for smooth planning and execution, acknowledging the long hours behind the festivities and extending congratulations to all who contributed.
The piece honors nearly every fire department marching in the parade, highlighting the word volunteer in their names. It notes the effort to attend from varying distances, the polishing of trucks and pressed uniforms, and the contrast with their readiness to face weather and emergencies. It salutes these volunteers for their risk and service all year.
Idle thoughts on Gov Tom Salmon’s parade in Bennington highlight the warm reception and the lack of danger, compare to 1963 when Philip Hoff rode the fire truck. The piece praises Rep Charles Sauer’s endurance post illness, notes colorful fire equipment, mentions Warehouse Point Conn location, and observes good weather and public interest in the Bennington firemen’s big weekend.
Congress passed a bill to divert 200 million from the Highway Trust Fund to mass transit next July and 300 million the following year, with a total highway share of 18.3 billion over four years. The move marks a precedent for funding transit from the gasoline tax, a gain for common sense and a loss for highway lobby. It also allows urban freeway funds to be diverted to transit, benefits cities like Boston, and adds 40 million annually for bikeways closed to motor vehicles. The note ends by suggesting America's love affair with cars may be cooling.
Edward J. Donnis of Chester rails against national TV media as a tyranny and purrs for Vice President Agnew. He argues left leaning outlets attack Nixon while praising Kennedy, urging Agnew’s election to curb media bias and protect the nation.
A reader thanks The farmer for the Aug 18 editorial Chavez s Plea For Help praising a leader and the United Farm Workers. Readers may send inquiries or checks to United Farm Workers Box 62 Keene Calif S531 Bennington.
The Mount Anthony Union High School Board will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. Monday August 20 1973 at the Southwest Supervisory Union Offices for interviewing applicants for the assistant principal position at the Junior High School. No discussion of the one man one vote issue or other topics. The regular board meeting is set for Monday August 27 1973. Ray C Murray, Chairman.
A century-old New York hotel collapse kills residents but ten pets are saved and adopted. The piece condemns pet abandonment by summer vacationers, recounts personal animal rescues, and argues humane societies provide shelter while noting the harsh fate many abandoned animals face.
A critical examination notes that despite a calm summer, national law enforcement faces scrutiny as Nixon aides and Agnew confront investigations. It contrasts White House tactics with FBI credibility while reporting Houston police miss missing teen cases and parental anger, urging a humane reordering of policing priorities.
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