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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1973
Page
14
A reader asks if dingy kitchen linoleum can be painted. House Doctor advises painting with durable enamel, prep by cleaning and wax removal, add contrasting border, two coats, then optional stipple. Suggests polyurethane enamel for sheen, electric scrubber to ease cleaning, and warns paint won’t match original durability.
Postmaster General E T Klassen announced the new U S Postal Service earned 84 percent of its costs in its first year, with revenues of 7.8 billion and expenses of 9.5 billion. He highlighted productivity gains, reduced reliance on rate hikes, and subsidies for various mail classes while noting payroll costs and employment totals.
Angelina's, the newest in a family chain of eight, opens on East Main in Bennington replacing Houran's Market. Manager Edward F. Ameen says bulk purchasing lets prices beat rivals as sisters and cousins run all shops. The Rutland area note reports weekly electric output for Central Vermont Public Service.
The IRS announces a tax return watch on diverse groups in Vermont led by district director Fulton Fields. Self employed workers roadside vendors barbers and beauty salons are under scrutiny for quarterly estimates and proper income reporting. Other focus areas include coin operated gaming devices diesel fuel distributors airplane owners construction subcontractors and alien employers as officials push equal treatment under tax laws.
A group of 11 to 16 year olds from New York and New Jersey discuss the hurtful label chubby and the difficulty finding clothes that fit in junior departments. They critique store names and ads, observe boys’ attitudes, and seek relatable styles like young dresses while avoiding constraining terms and outdated mascots.
The Bennington County Hoostok Area chapter of the International Management Club will present a Youth and Industry Program on January 17 at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph's College auditorium. A panel discussion and seminar with audience participation aims to unite educators, junior and senior high students, and regional industry reps to improve student preparation and employer awareness of youth attitudes and goals. The program is open to students, educators, businessmen, foremen, supervisors, and other interested individuals or groups. For details contact Don Farrar or Bob Cole at Stanley Tools Eagle Square plant, telephone 442-8103.
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