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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Hanner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 0520.
The AFL-CIO leads support for the Burke-Hartke bill aiming to cap imports at 1965 69 levels and to raise taxes on overseas profits. Critics warn a tariff wall invites retaliation, fuels inflation, and harms consumers, urging Kennedy era trade expansion acts adjustment aid instead.
Public Service Board Chairman William Gilbert cites costs for legal counsel and witnesses to oppose a 27 percent phone rate hike, while the public can attend tonight’s 7:30 hearing at the county courthouse. Citizens may speak up on the impact on cost of living as officials weigh the proposed increase.
A Mt. Anthony School Board candidate argues the board created inequity by adopting a voting method for representatives. He cites the one person one vote standard and notes the board selected representatives from various towns on attorney advice. He urges correction of the method to ensure equal representation.
Lawrence E Harrington of Bennington argues against a district voting plan that lets the entire MAU district elect officials, calling it taxation without representation. He urges Mt Anthony Board to resubmit the question, contending towns should elect their own representatives to preserve sovereignty and prevent litigation.
A letter to the editor from Shaltsbury objects to Johnny Hart's February 7 B.C. strip. The reader says the line It means you're Jewish insults and confuses humor with offense, asking that the cartoon be reconsidered and the response sent to Hart.
A Vermont essay argues that school quality depends on teachers not buildings. It calls for higher teachers’ pay to attract talent, supports the Salmon tax plan with full funding, and criticizes highway spending as luxury. The piece labels past state leaders ineffective on tax relief and endorses action by the new governor.
The piece urges immediate legislation to secure long term economic stability for American prisoners and their families after Vietnam. It argues memory cannot be erased by parades and calls for a bi to support employment, education, and stable livelihoods during reintegration. It stresses Congress and the President must act now rather than rely on morale alone.
Ralph Walter Cummings of Dorset argues Arlington's Angela DeVato misdefines the national anthem as a fixed traditional version. He praises Ethel Ennis for a refreshing interpretation he calls soulful and spiritual, noting the piece felt uniquely American and moving.
A letter from Angela De Voto of Arlington extols President Richard M. Nixon as the worthy recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. She lauds his past service and hopes his remaining years will advance lasting peace and American principles.
A Vermont Engineers Week note from Montpelier introduces the state chairman of the Vermont Engineering Societies and National Society of Professional Engineers. The 1373 observance runs during Washington’s birthday week February 18 24 with theme Engineering a Better Environment Through Technology. Public events are planned and inquiries are welcome.
Profiles from the Past recount Queen Anne's War from 1702 to 1713, detailing French and Native American alliances in Lake Champlain routes, Deerfield raid, and the capture of Rev. John Williams. It traces siege efforts, Reynolds of militia, and the broader impact on British, French, and colonial power in North America.
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