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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 426 Main Street Bennington Vermont. The notice lists publication schedule and office contact details for the Bennington newspaper.
The Bennington School District election argues a budget approval is essential to avoid costly borrowing and extra interest. It warns that rejecting the budget could force the district into heavy borrowing, burdening taxpayers with higher final bills, while noting tax resentment and the need for local fiscal control.
The letter critiques state and local taxes, noting the federal share and school funding. It urges residents to approve the upcoming school budget to keep costs within reason and allow the board to focus on education. The community has long valued schools and wants clarity on budget impact.
Kissinger, famed peace-maker in Peking Moscow and Paris, will push for a close Congress partnership in foreign policy. He vows greater congressional access and accountability, shifting diplomacy from White House secrecy to broader legislative input amid new aims with China, Russia, Vietnam, Europe, and Japan.
The Cost of Living Council's Phase 4 gasoline price freeze faces a potential weekend shutdown of thousands of stations. A federal judge ruled the phase 4 plan cannot take effect, calling it capricious and discriminatory, delaying shortages but not solving inflation or supply concerns.
The Washington Post column argues curfews on men as a response to rape, noting 250000 annual assaults. It cites Meir opposing a victim punishing curfew, and highlights slow shifts in attitudes, crisis centers, and police changes while laws outpace social views.
A reader defends The Banner against Anthony St. Raimo’s Aug 28 letter, arguing not everyone esteems the country as great and urging a candid view of the government. The author vows others like him may grow sick of the so-called great system after a closer look.
Murphy Noad of Arlington calls for harsher penalties to deter littering, urging citizens to lead by example and support laws fining those who foul the environment while defending free speech and government critique. He cites pride in cleanliness and warns against government overreach.
In a letter to the Banner editor Aug 24 Spargo mentions Major Valentine on the monument capstone. The writer asks if the capstone was atop the monument or on the ground during repairs. Charles Frazer Martin recalls relatives who climbed the monument during work at Blueberry Hill.
A review of Winfred Blevins Give Your Heat to the Hawks covers the early westward beaver trappers, their rough era, and legends like Hugh Glass and John Colter. It notes mixed tribes, brutal adventures, Bridger’s literacy, and the era’s end as settlers and Fremont advance with Kit Carson.
A nostalgic reminiscence spans a Newmarket NH bank president grandfather, a road trip to Portsmouth with dressed chickens, and a Model T journey through New England. The author recalls relatives, a Lang farm graveyard, and cross country drives showing the era’s grit and charm.
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