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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont town of Manchester faces changes as populations diversify. Argument favors expanding the board of selectmen from three to five to better reflect residents, noting Bennington’s transition to a six member board improved representation and governance. The move could help Manchester address growing citizen restiveness and public wishes.
The Putnam Square Cynic railed at front page mix ups mixing Republican and Democratic stories. He also commented on the Bennington County Regional Commission vacancies and praised Rep Richard Mallary for a traveling Vermont office plan, noting strong public turnout during visits by his aide Waring Partridge.
An opinion piece questions the open data stance for government bodies from school boards to Congress. It argues journalism shapes public trust and claims that reporting is subjective. The author cites Vermont Senate door closures and states law favors open doors except on sensitive matters.
A text arguing that a strong right to know is necessary for evaluating appointees while warning against exposing individuals to adverse publicity. It asserts Vermont’s clean government record, defends private deliberations before official actions, and cautions against news-driven propaganda and secret meetings.
The article reports Secretary George Shultz outlining Nixon's second term aim to prune costly programs and reduce federal subsidies, stressing a shift toward domestic reform. Analysts like Walter Heller and others critique and assess the plan, noting political battles with Congress and the appeal to a "new majority."
The Birlington Free Press notes the burden of rising medical expenses on households. It highlights patient bills, insurance hurdles, and calls for policy review to curb outlays and improve access to care.
A 1972 survey via local Manpower Planning Boards urges Vermont to grow diversified small industries such as electrical equipment, apparel, ski gear and wood products. It emphasizes public service funding, rehabilitation, and local initiative over agency reliance, with concerns on housing, transportation, and access for the jobless.
A reader argues against ratifying the ERA, urging reliance on Civil Rights Act of 1964 and EO Act of 1972. The writer contends the ERA would burden the Constitution, erase financial obligations of husbands, and erase laws protecting women against sex crimes, warning of long term side effects for future generations.
A public letter cites ERA risks to privacy and women with claims of forced equality without exceptions. Professor Phil Kurland testifies before the Senate panel, noting potential bathroom access and social security changes, urging immediate senatorial opposition and an advisory referendum.
Letter to the Editor urges residents to attend the Public Service Board rate increase hearing at the county courthouse in Bennington on February 7 at 7:30 p.m. The writer condemns a 7 percent rate rise and notes top telephone executives earn $135,000 annually while appealing for public support.
Letter to the editor questions radiation safety at the Vernon nuclear plant and cites statements by Harry Ashe and Vermont Yankee officials. It asks for data on leukemia cancer birth defects and whether state water discharge rules can block heated discharges. The writer promises updates next week.
Dorset letter from Richard C. Bartholomae asks The Berner editors to reprint in full a Great Editorial from the Addison County Independent so readers may see both sides of the issue. note appears in Manchester with reference to Other Opinion on the page.
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