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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece rejects militarized oil policy, comparing it to a morphine addict turning to crime. It argues against risking Marines in the Persian Gulf and notes that Arabs provide a smaller share of imports than Canada, which is tightening crude exports to the United States. The author urges focusing on nearer, reliable suppliers rather than global brinkmanship.
The text argues for oil access via Canada or Venezuela, warns of risks of confrontation with Arabs, and contrasts this with energy conservation. It then analyzes the Mt Anthony Union School District budget of 3.26 million set for February 25 vote, criticizing curriculum cuts, lack of teacher raises beyond 5 percent, and the BSD renovation project impact on Mt Anthony costs and rent. It frames the dispute as a clash of educational philosophies and stresses investment in children's future.
A Letter To The Editor criticizes Act 250 and related environmental regulations for hurting Vermont’s economy. Builders, landowners, and blue collar groups lead the dissent, while Gov. Salmon defends regulators and proposes a 1.4 million dollar effort to reshape Vermont’s image, arguing reforms benefit industry but facing local backlash and calls to change attitudes before costly ad campaigns.
William G. Staats Jr calls for a consistent Vermont industrial policy, urging tax incentives, reduced red tape, and a streamlined environment to attract major plant investment. He criticizes Montpelier’s shifting rules, argues for robust local talent, and questions spending on promotion without foundational reforms. Newfane.
The piece discusses Rayburn’s Law about large majorities creating trouble as Democrats hold a sweeping House majority. It surveys new power shifts among five factions, the rise of reform and open votes, and the looming clash for speaker amid a four-party dynamic, with Ford awaiting to leverage a broader Democratic power.
A proposal text claiming to be a Vermont heart beat speech to President Ford outlines a three front plan against recession inflation and energy dependence. It calls for a moratorium on bankruptcies a food stamp phase out with emergency rations and IRS credits and new job training subsidies while endorsing energy taxes and generous deductions for transport and alternative fuels. The draft notes praise for private sector led recovery and limits on new government roles with a focus on job guarantees and employer accountability.
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