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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1974
Page
4
Editorials from the Bennington Banner reflect daily opinions of the newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont with typical local commentary on events and issues.
The Camp David discussions and Sawhill's Project Independence stress long term oil price forecasts over immediate costs. If 1965 imported oil stays near $11, domestic energy push could grow with offshore wells, shale oil, or coal gasification, but a drop to $7 risks reducing incentives and boosting imports. Protection schemes for nascent fuels may raise consumer prices.
A reader laments the English classroom crisis, arguing teachers lack influence, English shapes life, basics are needed, and debates over grammar hinder instruction. The letter cites Vietnam and Watergate, student behavior, and performance objectives as factors in the struggle to teach writing and language in public schools.
Gov. Salmon urged Vermont lawmakers to ignore questions of constitutionality on a proposed land use plan, claiming the Supreme Court should decide. The Vermont Constitution protects property rights, with impeachment and removal provisions for public officials who violate oaths. The piece urges accountability and critiques English teaching and administration in Burlington and Glover.
In a light hearted column the U S Senate is praised for amending the Little League charter to strike references to boys while keeping girls in Girl Scouts and boys in Boy Scouts. A local tale recalls a doorbell visit by muffled youngsters selling a taped Christmas performance for cash.
A critical look at Richard Nixon's cabinet evolution from independent governors to a depowered group. The piece cites Walter Hickel George Romney John Volpe and Henry Kissinger, contrasting past leadership with a diminished postwar cabinet now viewed as lacking influence. It questions how isolation and White House control eroded cabinet autonomy and notes departures of key figures like Hickel Finch and Petersen.
At the Burr and Burton Seminary Teachers' Association meeting on December 16 the group unanimously instructed mail to The Banner with a resolution supporting an immediate fund raising and annual giving drive for Burr and Burton Seminary. The resolution urges North Shire community involvement in organizing and using the funds and aligns with the Nov. 27 editorial calling for action. David Wilson Vice President Manchester signed the note.
A festive Christmas greeting listing numerous families and individuals, wishing cheer, blessings, and a hopeful New Year. The poem extends warm regards to dozens of named households and kin across multiple surnames, hoping Santa brings gifts and good fortune.
A commuter quips to a colleague that his wife speaks four languages English French German and back, illustrating a playful workplace moment cited by the Wall Street Journal.
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