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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1965
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont. The notice outlines the paper’s publication schedule and corporate address for readers seeking information or subscriptions.
The Public Service Board and Central Vermont Public Service Corp announce a rate reduction affecting about 46 000 customers with average monthly savings of 57 cents. Gov Hoff had urged lower rates after the federal tax cut and Green Mountain Power also cut rates last fall. Total yearly savings reach 406 000 dollars for CVPSC, benefiting residential and rural users including Bennington area.
The Appalachia bill in the Senate marks a shift toward a regional approach to social and economic problems across 11 states. It argues that federal action should transcend outdated state and local boundaries, citing New York metro inefficiencies and Vermont’s tentative regional efforts as examples, and predicting a lasting impact on national governance.
Vermont State Education Board member John Kristensen urged districts be outlined and towns given a year to decide and another year to accept a board plan or offer an alternate, then proposed imposition of redistricting. He likened the plan to Moscow rather than Montpelier at the PTA conference in Montpelier.
An editorial argues the Bayh-Celler amendment fills a crucial gap by providing a clear process for replacing a president who cannot govern. It cites Kennedy’s illness, Wilson’s era, and Neustadt on presidential power, urging early Senate action and rapid ratification to ensure orderly transition and prevent another prolonged vacancy.
A letter from Fay ette Colvin of Bennington praises the Unit ed Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America Local 295 UE for its contract at Bijur Lubricating Inc. and notes prior strikes strengthened workers. The piece urges Tan sitsor Electronics workers to join, arguing unions raise living standards and protect seniority and job security. A second shorter note features quips from Julie Martin and a UPI dispatch on Vermont reapportionment delays.
Freshman Rockingham legislator Thomas Salmon spoke against the Cutts measure as the House debated reapportionment. His prudent stance contrasted with the majority, as observers predicted he could emerge as a future Vermont governor.
Highlights behind the scenes from Robert Stack on an ABC color safari program. Describes gun choices for elephant and buffalo, a lion kill, safari budgeting, and upcoming installments. Also covers local fishing reports, a Bennington Rod and Gun Club meeting with wildlife slides, and a Feb 17 Southern Vermont Sportsmen meeting agenda.
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