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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The amendment to a military procurement bill bans new American bombing in Indochina but Congress granted the president authority to use troops for 60 days without new approval. State Department studies suggest Nixon could invoke the war powers measure if Hanoi resumes hostilities, while senators like Fulbright express concern that the administration might disregard limits. Public officials say re intervention would be politically and legally difficult, and many hope to uphold the ban despite legal ambiguities.
Opinion argues public interest harmed when elected tax collector Malone shirks duties for fees. Suggests appointing director appointed collector under Town Manager Lamb, privatizing philanthropy and reducing taxpayer cost.
Editor Pete Horton cites Mid dlebury fire chief on how gasoline hoarding endangers homes and crews. The piece contrasts firefighters’ selflessness with greed, and notes Nixon’s energy conference pledge of shared sacrifice amid presidential travel choices.
A First Monday satire imagines Henry Tobias writing Hang In There Mr President Fight Fight Fight for Nixon. The mocked revue features Pat and Tricia in calico costumes, Haig and Rebozo cameos, Sinatra and Agnew numbers, and a finale with There’s Got to Be A Morning After, all staged as a fund raising spectacle.
In Middlebury Vermont residents confront an energy crunch with rising prices and informal rationing at gas stations. Operators limit sales to 3 or 4 dollars while facing pressure from customers to bend rules. Some stations consider government rationing for fairness. Fire chiefs warn of stored gasoline risks as shortages ripple through inns skiers and condo buyers. Three local stations cut hours, with one halting work entirely, reflecting broader energy anxieties.
In letters to The Banner, residents urge using USDA food stamps to ease rising costs. The Bread and Law Task Force promotes application through Vermont welfare offices, with local drop points in Burlington Addison and Franklin counties. Readers note easy access, contact numbers, and that participation is not welfare.
The pastor of First United Methodist Church Bennington lauds volunteer firemen for their superb effort in saving the church from total loss after a fire. He expresses gratitude on behalf of the congregation, noting the firefighters’ skill and selfless service.
A poem reflecting on God's creation and the promise of life eternal. The speaker praises diverse blooms from rose to spring flowers, noting beauty across seasons under a sapphire sky and in rural hills. The piece closes with the idea that God loves all creatures and grants tender care. Pennington
A letter from Louis A. St. Peter of Essex Junction Vermont argues that clerks behind grocery store counters are disease carriers as bottles and cans brought for refunds often come from mouths. He references Vermont bottle law requiring washed containers and notes store owners may refuse dirty bottles.
A concise ITU review notes a humorous phrase about learning Japanese and car and tech brand words. It concludes with the claim that the meaning is about helping American workers enjoy leisure time, reflecting on language and cultural references.
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