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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued every day except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation based at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Census Bureau decennial report shows progress toward equal pay for equal work but at a slow pace. Women gained 65.3 percent of 11.9 million new jobs in the 1960s, shifted from domestic to higher prestige roles, and entered fields like journalism, yet overall pay gaps persist. It notes women earned about 66 percent of men’s average pay, with disparities higher in professional and technical fields.
Vermont spent nearly a half million on a public land capability and development plan. After hearings and revisions, a rush weekend rewrite by freshman Rep. John Meaker was adopted, replacing earlier efforts and facing skepticism for lacking land-use experience. The move aims to curb speculation and out-of-state development, critics say.
WCAX-TV proposes expanding into Bennington Vermont audience seeking local Vermont news. Bennington selectmen back the move while WTEN opposes. WCAX promises Capitol District coverage and adds conservative editorials for viewers unsatisfied with rival outlets.
In October a barge carrying 264000 quarts of Cutty Sark scotch tipped into the Detroit River. The cargo was retrieved with seals intact but the FDA impounded and condemned the entire shipment, burying it as contaminated. The incident fuels support for a stronger clean water program nationwide.
A Torrington Register reader reports a snowmobile enthusiast in distress who lifted his vehicle in a basement and started the engine for relief, prompting questions about how people cope with winter boredom and tension.
A reader argues Act 250 should not rely solely on regulation to shape development of private agricultural and forest lands. A broader rural land-use plan should include compensation, incentives, and public ownership to address equity while maintaining strong oversight.
Genieve Murphy of Bennington outlines her candidacy for Mount Anthony Union High School Board driven by years of concern for children’s education. She cites Bennington roots, local schooling, and three children in the district, pledging open dialogue and responsible service if elected.
A letter defends President Richard M. Nixon, praising his courage and the Arlington peace solution. The writer condemns editorials and cartoons, urges voters to favor “men of good conscience,” and criticizes Senators McGovern Kennedy Tunney Bayh and Davits as liberal tactics.
Readers are urged to contact Senator Robert Stafford to express views on a Kennedy Weicker bill enabling urban areas to use limited highways funds for mass transit including rail. Hearings begin February 15. the measure would not affect interstate construction or reduce federal aid to states like Vermont. Hartland.
Dollars for Scholars directors thank adults and students who contributed their time and energy and the community for supporting the spaghetti supper last Friday night. The event added more than 400 dollars toward the year’s 2000 dollar goal as education costs rise each year. Mrs Marie Bergquist, chairman, notes the project funds continued training opportunities.
Montgomery Pa Prospectus presents a pithy line on vacation as escape from ongoing strain, implying a respite sought when daily routines become intolerable. The commentator notes the paradox of needing distance to endure continuity, hinting at personal or regional reflections.
A longhand winter recipe from Dorothy Davega recalls The White Turkey inn near Westport run by Mary Hall Morgan and her husband, part of a New York restaurant lineage. It shares the coveted White Turkey Conserve made from rhubarb and sugar, with notes on other preserves and serving ideas for winter kitchen use.
In a debate on Congress vs. President Nixon over impounding funds, the article argues the president is largely correct to claim implied authority to withhold appropriated money. It cites impoundments, air force expansion, the Rural Environmental Assistance Program, and the Water Pollution Control Act as flashpoints in a broader battle over constitutional power and budgetary control.
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