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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 placemarker notice.
Editorial notes that a Bucharest UN conference on population control highlights how self evident Western views on limits differ from those in underdeveloped nations. It argues population and seas issues redraw blocs, showing that disagreements are not strictly communist versus capitalist, with many developing nations defending slower action on growth.
The article contrasts dissidents in a populous state with economists who argue birth rates can fuel growth. Wilfred Beckerman supports high futures for humanity through tech and resource use, while India's experience suggests limits. The piece questions why developing nations should curb births amid Western consumption.
Vermont Senator Madeline Harwood asserts no lobbyist has swayed her votes as she explains a 5000 dollar donation from the American Medical Association campaign arm aimed at securing her GOP nomination for the U.S. House. She opposes national health insurance unless private insurers are protected, aligning with AMA views as debate looms in Congress.
Hartford Courant notes inflation high rates and material shortages spur renewed focus on 18th and 19th century homes. Clem Labine of Old-House Journal argues harsh conditions boost private restoration over public preservation, with financing overhangs eased by owner financing and rental income.
Ellsworth Maine reports another strong blueberry harvest with Maine Hancock and Washington counties expected to produce over 20 million pounds. Despite abundance, last year’s frozen stock oversupply and sluggish new sales pressure prices, raising concern for landowners processors and harvesters about the market and future prices while blueberry demand remains high in pies and desserts.
The author notes the Washington spectacle as the old president leaves and a Chicago congressman, later president, begins a hopeful but skeptical ascent. He critiques the ubiquitous media build up that paints new leaders as parables while they often remain fallible humans. The piece reflects on rhetoric, public expectation, and the contrast between a simple, decent public servant and manufactured grandeur.
A caustic look at Douglas Gaddy's The Hundred Million Dollar Payoff, noting favorable press from Newsweek but limited circulation. The piece argues the book exposes Democratic funding through unions, praises its documentation, but critiques its rhetoric and potential impact on upcoming elections. It cites Meany and McGovern ties, and compares media standards for Democrats versus Republicans.
A Washington commentator cites a two year U.S. Civil Rights Commission report on racial isolation, suburban exclusion, and urban black concentration. It warns of growing white suburbs and black cities, outlines barriers like zoning and underfunded enforcement, and calls for stronger fair housing laws and integrated schooling to prevent riots and deepen desegregation.
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