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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Congress seems unable to advance a national health bill as Rep. Wilbur Mills reports a complete deadlock in the Ways and Means Committee. Conservatives and the AMA resist broader reform, pushing only limited aid for the very poor while midincome Americans face rising medical costs. The piece urges public pressure for real reform this year.
The Vermont State Colleges Board urged the Legislature to provide 1.5 million more in 1976 and an additional 1 million in 1977, bringing state support to 6.45 million and 7.42 million respectively. Critics warn of budget cuts, urging a cost benefit study to justify keeping four campuses and one community college system amid falling enrollments.
A reader recalls a lifelong bond with animals and an early medical crisis solved by Dr. Walter LaGrange D V M. The letter praises his care, expertise, and longstanding presence in their lives and community.
A reader recalls Dr LaGrange repairing a crow with a broken wing and teaching about avian anatomy. The doctor provided ongoing visits for the crow and later family dogs, handling wildlife and pets anytime whether day or night, holidays included.
A letter to the Editor expresses gratitude for help with the Bennington Battle Day parade float. It names Lester Davis, Roger Bull, Paul Johnson, Putnam Memorial Hospital, Ben Mont Corp, Mike Walker, the Bennington Fire Department, Mrs Mab Duhamel, Dorothy Kidd, Nancy Boone, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Trodis Isselhardt, Park-McCullough Big House, John West, the Manchester Bicentennial Committee, the Dorset Playhouse, Gib Greene, and many parents and committee members. The writer is Margaret Harris, thanking her committee and noting the effort required. Dorothy Buxbaum of Shaftsbury also thanks Dr. LaGrange for veterinary work and mentorship.
A garden note highlights ordering fall bulbs, focusing on lilies. It covers white Madonna and Philippinense Formosanum, George C. Creelman and Regal lilies, Speciosum and Dragon hybrids, Enchantment and Golden Chalice types, Ming Yellow, auratum lilies, Hansomii in shade, and pink to crimson hybrids like Corsage Harlequin and Pink Perfection. Practical tips stress cool shaded roots and following planting directions for success.
Stanley F Fryd thanks Bennington for outstanding hospitality during Battle Day events. He praises firemen as ambassadors of good will, noting warm housing meals and welcome. Grateful for residents’ generosity and friendly reception with deep appreciation from Silver Grey group.
Vermonters for Fair Utility Rates celebrated after the PSB refused the telephone rate hike. Attorneys Nancy Kaufman and Caroline Nickerson led the motion to deny the increase. Laina Gerrish, 207 Union St, notes the victory.
The Catamount Gadabouts entered a float in Bennington Battle Day parade aided by Star Electric Co gifting a truck and Friendly Ice Cream’s Stanley Rowe volunteering as driver. Bennington praises local businesses for supporting community groups. Frank and Rosedale Johnson, presidents.
Alan Greespan, Wall Street consultant, nominee to head the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers. Many top comedians, if one listens to their routines, are really crying out loud. Dr. Samuel S. Jants, professor of psychiatry, New York Medical College.
Analysis argues Nelson Rockefeller would best stabilize a Ford administration by drawing Democratic, Black, and liberal support. It cites Rockefeller's New York governance record, wartime service, and breadth across parties as unmatched versus other potential running mates. The piece notes Goldwater’s past feuds and Rockefeller’s Southern Democratic appeal, concluding there was no logical alternative.
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