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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily with exceptions on holidays by Hanner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
A study by 11 independent firms for the EPA and Commerce Department shows only 29 plant closures nationwide over two years due to pollution standards, far below the usual 150. Most failures were already financially troubled or marginal operations, with minimal job impact. Industry spending to meet depollution rules runs about $8 billion yearly, a fraction of new facilities costs, suggesting long term society benefits from closures of weak polluters.
In Montpelier Republican lawmakers display split sentiment over the capital gains provision in Salmon tax relief. Some fear party pressure, while others hint at supporting a version of the plan. Voters back tax relief and may punish incumbents who block it in future elections.
The Bennington School District board declines exit interviews with teachers leaving the district, prompting debate on transparency and accountability. The piece critiques political appointments to the District Environmental Commission and notes bipartisan appointments, while a Burtington/Pree and Lewisville Courier Journal commentaries highlight government relations and spending on chance games, branding the era as financially strained.
In Saigon the big question remains whether South Vietnam will survive. Optimists trust Thien's government or a convention to shape leadership while downplaying North Vietnamese threats. pessimists warn Viet Cong resilience, air-power dependence, and potential military unrest. Even Kissinger concedes uncertainty.
An opinion piece argues that dollar devaluation makes foreign goods cheaper while Americans bear higher prices for wine clothing fuel and food. It warns of inflation, trade frictions, and rising costs for farmers and consumers as imports surge and exports struggle, urging tough policy choices and a shift toward self reliance.
Letters to the editor discuss the one man one vote principle, Vermont court cases, and proposed school board changes affecting Mt Anthony district. Voters urged to support candidates Marion Smith Genevieve Murphy David Adler Franklin Frantz in the February 27 election.
A Vermont serviceman in Korea debunks a Mary Dillmann article claiming a G.J. was a POW. He argues no POW would be missing in action without VA hospital treatment, family notification, or tailored uniform. He questions back pay, combat pay, and draft dodger theories, asserting the person likely AWOL or fabricating service.
A Vermont House proposal to adopt year round daylight time was introduced but quickly buried after a legislator warned it could confuse neighboring states and visitors. A newspaper survey suggested about three quarters favored the idea, while about one quarter opposed, and readers were invited to send letters up to 200 words with signatures and addresses.
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