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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation of 125 Main Street, Bunnington, Vermont 05201.
The Vermont House voted 198 to 32 to accept a federal grant of 23 000 dollars to fund a poor people's advocacy council in Montpelier. Opponents led by Rep Kenaleine Collins, ReadSboro, warned the move could set a precedent for lobbying groups to represent the underclass who cannot afford high priced legal advocates. State employees and teachers have
The Bennington County delegation largely backed an advocacy proposal to fund a voice for the poor in the Vermont legislature. Critics warn lobbying by power companies costs taxpayers, while some note federal money of 23000 dollars funds the effort. Rep. Collins did not vote in favor.
A NOAA report details a vast Allied Atlantic littered with plastic, oil and tar covering over half the coast from New England to the Caribbean. Heaviest plastic concentrations southeast of New England. oil appears like pasta in places. Scientists seek pollutant origins as calls grow for tougher sanctions against polluting firms.
Bennington Recreation Commission had complained selectmen ignored them in facility operation decisions. They granted more policy power but have since filtered applicant screening for a program director and left the final choice to selectmen. The commission also lacks clear job requirements, highlighting the balance of responsibility between boards and town leadership.
Editor notes Vermont Senator Herbert Ogden and five colleagues opposed a resolution to repeal oil import quotas. He urged diversifying sources and cutting energy use, but warns residents face high fuel costs in the current oil crisis. The piece also jokes about settling on the name Community Recreation Center for the unfinished pool project.
The piece laments the hero’s welcome for POWs as a warped home front priority while contrasting it with neglected Vietnam era veterans. It criticizes White House budget moves, VA staffing, and job programs, urging balance in honoring POWs with support for unemployed vets and proper care. The author cites Nixon, the Pentagon, and veterans’ agencies amid a broader critique of national priorities.
The article outlines Grolier Development Corp plans for a 90 acre Marjorie Smith subdivision at Addison Lake Champlain. It covers Act 250 permitting questions, soil and water concerns, local zoning talk, and town officials debating how growth could impact the farming community. It notes a May Town Meeting vote on higher minimum lot sizes and mentions local reactions from residents and officials.
In a Washington News Conference, Shultz argues devaluation benefits in the long run while households face rising milk prices, auto insurance, and steep property taxes. The piece mocks policy speakers and notes real costs hitting families as inflation persists, with tax and price hikes mounting.
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