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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 25 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Bennington Selectmen seek voter approval for a 100000 bond at the March 6 Town Meeting to finance water system improvements aimed at relieving low pressure in certain areas. The piece notes long-standing complaints, argues for fair pricing, and calls for updated deed provisions and a switch to pay as you go to reassure taxpayers before approving any bond.
The exodus from the White House accelerates as Dwight Chapin, 32, is named United Airlines market planning director, while William Safire moves to The New York Times as a regular columnist in April. The trend shows a path for political operatives and provocative writers into major private and media roles.
Vermont Public Service Board seeks public input on a large local telephone rate increase with hearings statewide. A Bennington hearing is slated for next Wednesday Feb 7 at the courthouse, and a citizens’ meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Bennington Library meeting room aims to bolster consumer opposition before next week’s PSB session.
A Vermont article recounts the 1844 Millerite miscalculations and false judgments about the Second Coming, detailing Miller's dates, community reactions, and aftermath. It notes Mrs. Young's death, mobs at prayer meetings, dramatic stunts, and the eventual waning of Millerite fervor, with Miller's later years and historical commentary.
From New Delhi, Tom Braden observes a half million Indians celebrating Republic Day with a vibrant army parade. He notes the display rivals Western drill teams, features armored tanks and elephants, and prompts reflection on whether India risks becoming jingoistic. He cites Defense Minister Lal’s view that India maintains a large army to guard a long border, and muses on Pakistan’s creation and future tensions.
A reader recalls a 12 day trip with Elizabeth Hall visiting Tucson Arizona and Carmel California. The author contrasts smoggy city streets with warm pools and desert yards painted green. In Carmel rich greens and blooming primroses frame Pebble Beach vistas before continuing home via Wilkes Barre and the Sierras.
A family from Ohio thanks two Bennington residents for generosity during a trailer hitch emergency. Howard Davis towed the injured trailer, provided water and electricity, and refused payment. Welder Pat Eastman repaired the hitch the next day, showcasing civic kindness in Vermont.
CARE announces a major expansion of relief and reconstruction programs in Vietnam after the cease fire. It plans feeding, medical aid, settlement of displaced families, housing, schools, roads, and tools for farmers and artisans across Indochina, appealing for New England donations to CARE-Vietnam Relief Fund, Boston.
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