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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues the Johnson administration avoids a decisive oil policy move by shifting it to Nixon era Commerce Secretary C R Smith. It condemns the foreign trade zone plan aiding Occidental Petroleum to import cheaper oil for a Machias refinery, undercutting New England producers. It denounces the quota system as a hidden subsidy paid by consumers, urges direct federal funding instead, and notes Nixon’s appointment of Governor Hickel to perpetuate high fuel costs.
Sargent Shriver withdrew from consideration for the U.N. ambassadorship after initial announcements, triggering a scramble by the Nixon team. Charlies W. Yost was named after pressure, while questions about Rhodesia, Israel policy, and Shriver's political plans loomed.
The parish at St. Peter’s has long kept a Christmas pageant begun by Rev. Thornton Turner, evolving costumes and roles across generations. The rite, led by Katrina Heminway, follows the Nativity story with lighted crib and candle lighters, now moving to Epiphany while preserving the reverent telling for future generations.
Editor notes express relief that 85 Vermont industries seek state Water Resources Board permission to pollute waters. Cartoon reference questions funding, and concern grows over Bennington beltline versus Route 7 debates. Legislature urged to act, avoid regional squabbling, and fund Southwest needs.
In Warrenton Virginia at the Conference on the Ecological Aspects of International Development economist Kenneth E. Boulding of the University of Colorado criticized development programs for environmental damage calling them development horror stories He warned ecologists against overconfidence in total knowledge and cited the allure of future plans over revisiting past results He offered a verse sample mocking planners who fear audits and speed learning while spending on improving humanity
White River Valley Herald discusses recent midyear superintendent resignations, noting the third in the year. The letter argues for contract-based hiring to avoid midyear departures, reduce replacement difficulty, and aid annual planning, acknowledging that contracts are not always honored but seeing few exceptions.
The National Commission on Urban Problems argues incentives are inefficient for slums and subsidies may seem better. The piece counters that incentives spur future production, while subsidies invite laziness. It notes regional tax differences push capital toward the South and West, aiding mobility and growth.
The Douglas National Commission on Urban Problems questions whether tax incentives can attract business to slum areas and improve efficiency. Critics argue slum surroundings impair transport and administration and warn that good talent will avoid such regions. If incentives fail to boost efficiency, nothing will.
A New York Times report notes New York and Vermont officials urging protection of Lake Champlain and its shores from harmful use amid a looming nuclear plant threat. The piece criticizes corporate double talk and urges public vigilance to safeguard waterways, Victory Bog, and future generations from pollution and ecological damage.
A humorous anecdote recalls Adam judging the Garden of Paradise ruin after the Fall. He tells Cain and Abel that their mother ate them out of house and home, as recorded in The Wit and Wisdom of Bishop Fulton J Sheen.
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