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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues pollution control is a thriving sector, with $15.7 billion spent in 1975 and 1 million jobs created. Peterson says growth and protection align, noting federal sewer subsidies boosted construction while some plants closed. He cites profits for clean economy and cites Procter & Gamble as examples of profitability through cleanliness.
A Bennington representative plans to draft a bill for the January legislature addressing First Class matters. The letter to the editor in The Banner outlines the need for clear guidance and municipal cooperation to implement the proposed changes.
To the Editor of The Banner the Bennington Rotary Club thanks contributors of time energy merchandise and money at last Saturdays auction. The funds support Rotary projects in Bennington with future projects planned this year. Gerald F Butler past president 1975 auction chairman notes contributions made the event a success.
A reader argues for extended hours for Second Class licensees to match First Class, citing deposit laws and cross-border beer shopping. The letter urges policy changes to help small vendors, noting prices in New York and seeking equal hours, with signatures and addresses requested for publication.
The pictured bulldozer is operated by Sp.5 Harry Sargent of Bethel from Co. C 368th Engineering Battalion U S Army Reserve not the National Guard. The Rutland based unit of the Reserves under Capt. Hugh Galvin plans to finish the Molly Stark playground project in spring weather permitting. Sp 5 Oliver Durand Shaftsbury.
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman, held a press conference seeking pensions from Warner Communications. They earned about $400,000 from 1938 to 1948 and claim royalties stopped in 1948. Warner offers each $15,000 yearly for life. they want $25,000 to $30,000 plus heirs’ considerations.
Street Journal notes Los Angeles school officials face pangs over candy profits of about 1.4 million dollars yearly from cafeteria sales. Proceeds fund instruments uniforms for bands and drill teams while nutritionists question the link to tooth decay. The piece observes the ongoing debate without taking a stance.
A quoted Associated Press remark by physiology teacher Mary Ann Sesma argues for personal choice in eating candy. The piece notes pro and anti sugar positions, with advocates for fluoride use and good care, and a call to relax dietary restrictions in schools, exemplified by a Hershey bar offering.
The piece links Newark mayor Kenneth A. Gibson and California figures Jerry Brown and Joseph Alioto to a shared stance on public spending. It contrasts calls for restraint with inflationary wage debates, noting New York City’s welfare and education funding woes and predicting possible future contest between Brown and Reagan for national leadership.
A Washington profile of George Wallace shows his enduring appeal to the so called woodwork vote, his past shocks to the nation, and the crowd surge at hotel events. The piece notes his 1972 Laurel shooting, political resilience, and ongoing bid amid security and media spectacle.
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