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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial reflects on how Christmas seems overdone yet restorative. It notes the season’s pull on belief, especially in children, and how traditions like carols and wreaths counter daily irritations. The piece frames Christmas as both memory and present hope amid change.
The piece reflects on Christmas as a time of renewal and generosity while noting global fears. It contrasts materialism with the season’s spirit and cites criticism of the U S Postal Service from columns and pop culture. It also highlights New Jersey children operating a low cost mail service, challenging postal rules and drawing sympathy for the USPS.
The Looking Back column recounts a 40 year old apple-pie contest with 77 pies judged. Editorial notes propose a 40th anniversary event and joke about area judges. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is noted as 25 years old this Christmas season, with many repeats over the years.
A reader comments in the Banner on Governor Salmon’s budget, urging scrutiny of tax impacts on the needy. They mention proposed state employee pay raises, Health Department cuts ending free dental care for low income children, and oppose fuel oil taxes for the poor while advocating a possible 10 percent ski ticket tax. The letter ends noting support from printed records and contemplates a House of...
Floyd Holliday of Shaftsbury argues for increasing state sales tax on liquor tobacco and ski lift tickets and opposes fuel oil tax for low income families. He notes Vermont liquor tax rises boosted annual sales and asserts ski lift tickets would not deter skiers. He references TV Week typo and wishes a Merry Christmas from 148 Imperial Ave.
A spoof newscast features Gaius Fulvius and Marcus Flavius reporting from WSPQR Channel XVI on a mysterious star over the Middle East, with jokes about orgies in Capri and Druids in England, plus mock ads and a chaotic wrap as Rome falls to Goths and Huns.
Mountain Chatter recalls 21 inches of snowfall on Monday December 16 in SEARSBURG and lingering drifts. Wildlife braves the cold as raccoons search for food and birds feed at a cleared road shoulder. The author treks to find a Christmas tree with neighbor help, reflecting on Christmas history and the meaning of the season.
Christmas Eve tale set in North Pownal about a weary traveler seeking shelter from the poor district to the well to do. Preachers lawyers and doctors busy with their Christmas trees refuse him a bed as fish mongers and beggars overlook the visitor. The town’s descendants are questioned for turning Jehovah away.
The AFL CIO and editorialists question the claim that McGovern’s platform was far left. They note parallels with Ford and Nixon appointees on amnesty and welfare. They argue Meany and associates should reassess McGovern’s record and the party’s direction.
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