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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece notes Democratic chair Jean Westwood's replacement by Robert Strauss and Republican chair Robert Dole's ouster in favor of George H. Bush. It criticizes liberal Democrats, lauds Bush, and questions United Nations prominence in U S politics, highlighting fund raising impact and party balance.
The HEW plans January 1 cutbacks that will reduce about 5 percent of the $15 billion Washington agrees to contribute for welfare over 18 months. Officials say the aim is to tighten state administration and curb misspent funds, while critics warn recipients and local governments bear the pain.
The analysis argues that broad welfare cutbacks and staffing shortages will raise uniform reductions to deserving recipients. It notes many ineligibles result from honest mistakes by both recipients and administrators, while fraud is more prevalent among providers than beneficiaries, a flaw not addressed by HEW policy.
An eccentric interview with Fat Henry the Sage of Monument Avenue outlines a festive plan for cats mice and humans. He mentions Nassi Held and the Schuyler sisters supporting a Dec 17 ceasefire and a symbolic belling at the Old Academy Library followed by a woodwind recital and a cat statue ceremony.
A reader recalls historical windfalls of state surplus shared with towns like Dover, tracking how Dover’s $2,000 share dwindled to $979.37 over a century as funds were repaid to the federal treasury. The letter questions evaporation timing and reflects on local finance and governance.
A letter to The Banner describes three class trips to local landmarks Bennington Mansion Old First Church and other sites. Students note how seeing places and meeting people made history feel real and express collective thanks for the learning experiences.
Wayne D Smith claims a waitress overstepped in a Dunkin Donuts incident and disputes Mrs Johnson’s Banner letter. He says no reason existed for her action and urges the community to learn from the episode to sharpen local judgment.
The writer thanks the Lions club their wives and friends for a successful Christmas party with lovely gifts. She notes a wonderful time and wishes the club a great year ahead in all projects, signing Gladys Taylor of 629 Main St.
A quotation on environmental trade-offs notes public concern while acknowledging that economic costs often win, paralleling a line from James Rosten about family and merit. The remark is attributed to Russell E. Train, chairman of the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality.
Ecoday greetings encourage simple green holiday living. Advice covers natural tree use, ornaments from popcorn and dried flowers, bird feeders from milk cartons, and outdoor tree care. Recommends mulch from needles, recycling paper wrappings, and avoiding plastic where possible. Ends with Merry Ecoday and Happy New Ecoyear.
The piece alleges senior officials competed for loyalty to President Nixon by mock harshness toward Santa Claus. It claims Claus was kept after the election due to advisers, then a secret meeting led to a so called test of loyalty involving sitting on laps, ending with Claus on the street corner begging.
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