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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 125 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The Boston editorial condemns John C. Sawhill's drill everywhere stance equating energy with patriotism. It warns drilling harms fishing, raises fuel costs, and ignores New England's fossil fuel alternatives and atomic energy leadership.
The piece critiques Sawhill for stressing expanding domestic fuel sources while neglecting energy conservation in New England. It warns federal policy lacks national coordination to curb luxury consumption by utilities and highlights rising sugar prices, scarcity, and the impact on food costs amid weather, quotas, and global markets.
Peter Matcovich of Buskirk N.Y. sends to The Banner to publish Sen Harrison Williams D N J s reply to Gerald Raftery s Labor and Elections charge. Williams response appeared in Newsweek and aims to set the record straight against labor baiting remarks.
United States Senator Harrison A Williams Jr denounces a quoted remark about owning union support after his 1970 reelection. He states no such comment was made, cites migrant housing and health legislation, minimum wage and safety acts, and pension reform as record of aid to all workers, not just union bosses.
A Vermont couple visiting Hancock argues against being labeled tourists amid talk of the state's travel economy. They defend their long stays, local spending, and tax contributions while critics link tourism to a broader economic impact and misestimate nonresident spending.
The Banner letters criticize the Mt Anthony board for hiring a librarian with limited library experience. Supt Sleeman says no qualified candidates were available, while Mrs Wassick agreed to pursue state certification. Local readers question hiring practices amid community pressures.
Readsboro residents urge support for Environmental Commissioner Dr. Martin Johnson and Act 250, denouncing Kennedy’s calls to dismantle the agency and close regional offices. The letter credits Deane Davis and Gov. Salmon for Act 250 governance and warns against electing a governor with Kennedy’s views.
The piece argues that U S policy toward Cuba and Latin America could shift with President Ford as Castro signals openness. It critiques secret diplomacy and Kissinger style moves, urging a public, principled turn toward open relations and leveraging Ford's succession as strategic leverage. The author cites Linowitz and OAS dynamics, urging no surprises and a bold but prudent policy shift.
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