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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues a rapid coal industry revival is impractical. It notes U S coal reserves exceed 823 billion tons, yet extraction last year was 508 million. Declining mines, high costs, five year mine development, equipment shortages, and worker gaps curb a swift turnaround despite plans from utilities and oil firms investing in coal.
The Banner reports Phil Camp promotes Vermont skiing claiming gasoline is available, but critics call his statements deceptive. Gasoline shortages threaten ski traffic from Boston New York and Hartford, with many stations closed, risking long term reputation damage.
Lawrence E. Harrington criticizes The Banner and its “Town politics at crossroads” piece. He defends school liberalism as conservative, lists names of local figures, condemns perceived intellectual elitism, calls for open political participation, and warns against facts behind voices hiding ink pen power.
A letter to The Banner expresses gratitude after the Magic Flute music shop and Up Street Boutique burned, noting the Ruskin Building loss and praising the Bennington community. The writer thanks Traims, Gene, Cathy, Beth Burgess, Paul Gray, Grisha Alexiev, Judy, and local visitors for three years of shared culture and friendship.
Mountain Chatter from Searsburg describes choosing a Christmas tree from the woods behind Skylark's pond, with a ritual of marking the tree, snowshoe treks, and neighborly chatter. The piece reflects on energy shortages, family separation, and hopes for a railroad revival in 1974, ending with holiday wishes from Charlie and the narrator.
In Washington the arrival of William Simon has stirred a wary mood and sharp discussion about leadership. He advocates a long range energy plan including a full energy department, gasoline rationing with a price cap, and limits on oil company profits. The plan will create political pain, particularly for truckers and other groups, while Nixon's position faces strain as events unfold. The exchange also recalls a Kennedy era quip about parental Nobel prizes, underscoring ongoing tensions in policy and power.
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