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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1975
Page
4
The FDA proposes banning rigid and semi rigid PVC used for bottling and meat packaging citing cancer risk. Flexible paper based plastics for fresh meats and fruit would stay allowed. Critics warn a plastic heavy economy worsens waste and environmental impact.
The piece weighs plastic pollution risks from sprayed foods and packaging, then shifts to New York City optimism over the 1976 Democratic convention. It notes hotel and business excitement while hinting at political rivalries and urban financial strains, ending with a cynical view of the party and the city.
Former California congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas tells Marlboro College graduates that global problems require international action through the United Nations or parallel bodies. She cites recent conferences in Rome Stockholm and ongoing ocean governance talks, warning that mistreatment of Earth endangers human life and environmental quality.
A Kiplinger Magazine note argues air water and land form an international trust no one may ignore. It warns oceans saturation is near and calls for reversing trends. Optimism surfaces about an emerging age of creativity and new thinking, with a wry line about moderate wealth and mood.
Readers urged to support open government and oppose secrecy in state and federal agencies. The letter cites Common Cause, founded by John Gardner, and notes its focus on executive branch reform, defense and interior departments, and billions in public funds. Includes invitation to join and contact details for participation and a veterans group seeking USS Ticonderoga WW2 crew members.
In Middlebury this summer Horizons Soccer drew about 140 locals age 6 to 60 to three fields for three matches and warmups. Participants ranged from a dentist and a college administrator to a building contractor and a high school student. The program aims for a highly skilled local team built by a self perpetuating core of parents and players acting as coaches and referees.
Private citizens in Bennington oppose a beer festival fundraiser citing alcohol as the nations top drug problem and warning from health officials about youth, families, and communities. They applaud rejecting beer at the Battle Day parade and warn festivals elsewhere caused danger, crime, and social disorganization. Signers include John R. Carlson Floyd I. La Bombard Arvel M. Steece Frederick W. Vogell.
Oakley Hunter, president of Federal National Mortgage Associates, said in San Francisco that what the country requires is a 1,000-square-foot home and a 2,000-pound car.
Opinion argues cities should monetize magnetism of civilization by charging entrance fees at bridges tunnels and tolls to raise hundreds of millions annually. Proposes state city receivership, payroll cuts, and rail use to reduce congestion and boost revenue sharing while preserving urban appeal. References Eliot Dirksen quote and suburban resistance as protests to the plan.
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