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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, serving the local community with news and notices.
Editorial notes that in the 93rd Congress trucking lobbyists secured a weight rise from 73000 to 80000 pounds via a procedural move after a 252 to 159 House vote against any increase. Rep. Edward Koch of New York filed a bill to repeal the 7000 pound hike, arguing fuel costs and speed limits slash profits while supporters claim industry needs more cargo capacity.
The bill to repeal the weight increase draws support from the National Society of Professional Engineers who warn of earlier highway obsolescence and higher costs to consumers. They, along with safety groups, fear greater truck loads raise crash risk, with car occupants most likely to die. Over 20 years the trucking industry has benefited from $70 billion in Interstate highway spending while rail remains more energy efficient.
North Shire residents hear two public forums next week on Burr and Burton Seminary. Monday talks in Manchester include BBS officials and state education reps examining the school's state role and potential aid while remaining private. Wednesday trustees discuss short and long term planning with the public. The aim is to scrutinize governance, funding, and the school’s public function.
A letter to The Banner warns residents to verify charity solicitations, citing two youths who posed as Cerebral Palsy Fund fundraisers and kept cash. Readers are urged to demand proper permits via the Chamber office, question solicitors, and seek clear information on hydroelectric projects affecting taxpayers in Springfield. Dr Stephen Rae of Burlington signs the missive.
The column laments the lack of a new musical identity among youth as decades of rock and roll give way to all oldies radio. It contrasts eras from ragtime to electronic rock and notes today’s listeners lean toward classic acts like the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Elvis, and Joe Tex. The piece questions youth culture, misses a fresh movement, and ends acknowledging family unity in oldies taste.
In a Letter to the Banner the writer backs Mt Anthony Union High School budget, argues a higher budget is unlikely, urges board to pass it now, and calls for prioritizing spending once approved before next September. The note emphasizes using the time before school opens to order priorities within the allocated funds.
A Mt Anthony Union High School District letter argues the seven period day could address budget concerns and improve learning. It notes the eight period day favors student load or coast and urges a review of Principal Pelkie’s plan while reminding voters of the budget election next Tuesday February 25 from 10 am to 6 pm at multiple district sites in Bennington Pownal Shaftsbury Woodford and Bennington.
Thomas D. Steffen a Bennington School District Board member urges the public to vote yes on the MAUHS budget describing it as bare bones. He warns a negative result could force cuts and notes increased costs tied to Junior High School renovations funded by the district. He emphasizes not to stay home on February 25 and to vote.
Boston columnist notes a congressional delegation plans a 10 day visit to South Vietnam and Cambodia amid pressure from the State Department. The piece highlights Rep. Tom Harkin and Don Luce's roles, disputes over Luce's staff access, and cites legal limits on US military involvement while detailing an airlift tied to Bird Air. It argues the Indochina fixation harms official ethics and adherence to the Foreign Assistance Act.
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