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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial warns that public complacency threatens progress in disease prevention as pre schoolers miss vaccines. National Center for Disease Control notes rising cases of mumps rubella diphtheria and whooping cough among young children. Parents, pediatricians, and communities urged to support Well Baby clinics and immunization drives.
Editor notes observe Albany area blue laws hindering Sunday openings while shops stay open and shoppers fill centers for Christmas. A Vermont police search finds no Santa arrest. Congress passes a bill to cap presidential security spending and require reimbursement for value increases. White House misspells Fort-de-France as Ford de France amid diplomacy jibes.
The Berkshire Eagle notes a push for younger leadership as the 94th Congress looms. Sen George David Aiken retires at 82 after 34 years, delivering a candid farewell in which he admits voting for bad bills, backing salary hikes, and resisting ties to special interests. His modest means and long career are offered as a model for reforming an aging congressional leadership.
Holiday season prompts advice to label family photos with time place and identities. Writers reflect that future generations may rely on back-of-photo notes to identify relatives and connect portraits to family stories amid fading memories.
North Pennington argues in a Letter to the Banner that claims environmentalists push up Route 7 costs are false. He blames inflation, government spending, and oil prices for rising costs, criticizes Caracciola and the editorial, and says opponents offer bigger savings by not building the highway.
A Letter to the Editor criticizes environmental groups for delaying Route 7 construction in Bennington County. The writer argues the current road is unsafe, taxes will rise, jobs could be created by the new highway, and urges returning decision making to local residents. He cites reliance on one inadequate road, accidents, limited transit, and economic impact.
A constable from Arlington writes that a state trooper ticketed Santa for no facial protection and no state approved headgear as he rode to the Arlington Variety Store. The writer argues the officer should have provided rear protection for public favor rather than issuing the tickets.
The Bennington Tutorial Center thanks The Banner for December coverage and lists key supporters and former board members. Names include Alan Prager Barbara Geer Marion Smith Marjorie Galvin John McTernan Mary Aebersold Dick Sears Richard Sherlock Bob Houle Tom Jacobs Ed Colvin and Theda Tripp. Letters of 200 words max are welcomed with signatures and addresses.
A reader applauds a state trooper for enforcing the law without bias as Santa Claus is cited for riding a helmetless motorcycle. The letter frames the incident as a moral win for law enforcement and a legendary tale for the trooper’s family.
A reflective column from Searsburg laments winter’s reach and the Christmas card craze. It traces Christmas card origins to Louis Prang, notes card lists grow yearly, and echoes the cheer of the season despite hard times. It closes with observations on eager shoppers and rising prices.
U S decision looms on whether General Dynamics Y-F 16 or Northrop Y-F 17 will be offered to the Netherlands Denmark Norway and Belgium as the top lightweight fighter. Benefits touted include price and a Dutch Belgian assembly plan with 40 percent local parts and potential global sales. Kissinger cautions Dutch concerns over KLM traffic.
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