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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Congress rebuffs Ford by voting to delay his tariff on imported oil and reject food stamp cuts, signaling a demand for rethink. Economists like Sawhill urge a long term shift in consumption and lifestyle, favoring gradual tax steps and stronger mileage and transit policies to curb foreign oil dependence without harming the economy.
The author argues that modern driving strains petroleum resources and winter conditions dispel the notion of pleasure driving. Even in summer fuel costs curb leisure trips while many rely on cars out of necessity for work and errands. Bicycling and horse driving are impractical for most Vermonters, making cars essential though not pleasurable.
Editor notes there was misunderstanding about Shaftsbury budget impact. Selectmen issued a corrected letter stating the proposed budget increases about 4 percent over last year, a restraint amid higher inflation, earning them praise for tight cost control.
On a damp January 6 morning from Ticonderoga to Shelburne and Willsboro residents opened doors to a foul smell. The Lake Champlain Committee notes the odor came from a paper mill resuming operations after a 14-day shutdown. Calls flooded the committee and Glens Falls for confirmation.
IPC notes that the suppressing process fails to operate effectively under startup conditions and criticizes past public relations delays. The writer urges proactive communication to provide explanations and assurances before inquiries trigger investigations.
The Shaftsbury selectmen dispute a Banner headline about a proposed budget 22,486 higher than last year. They say final figures were set after midnight with eight agenda items discussed, and that the town budget will be only 5,286 above last year after adjustments including 15,000 carried over due to program changes.
Shaftsbury voters consider the annual town budget with a $15,000 road commissioner fund. After credits and removing revenue sharing, the selectmen’s budget rises from $94,689 to a total of $114,975. The 1974 proposal totals $140,975 with the road fund included, yielding a net increase of $5,286 rather than $22,486. Authorities: ANTHONY ALTOBELL and ALVAN LAWRENCE, Selectmen.
Ray C. Murray of Monument Avenue Extension writes in response to Malvine Cole’s Feb 10 Banner letter about Vermont’s neutrality and the F 111s. He argues new construction boosts the Grand List, praises the bombers, and urges thanks for those serving defense.
A Vermont commentary explains eutrophication as overgrowth from nutrients, led by phosphorus in detergents and runoff. It cites Lake Champlain and Memphremagog, notes 32.2 percent of surveyed waters are eutrophic, urges a state phosphorus detergent ban, and highlights nations efforts and local examples like Shelburne Pond and Lake Bomoseen.
Kissinger advisers warn Portugal may form a Communist or NATO non-cooperative government within three weeks to three months. Policy failures and CIA scandal hinder covert actions as Langley splinters between reformers and veterans. Senate resistance grows against covert operations while agency chiefs debate secrecy versus accountability.
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