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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Address: 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece condemns ex President Nixon's pledge to return as a Republican spokesman. It notes a gloomy Chicago gathering of 40 state chairmen and a Market Opinion Research survey showing only 25 percent trust in Republicans. The author warns Nixon’s stunt could sink the party for decades unless it rehabilitates its image.
Vermont counties have operated quietly while costs rise. Towns in Bennington County feel tax pressure as county budgets grow, with poor communication blamed for voter outrage and failed bond issues. Officials warn against a state take over, implying governance without direct representation.
A letter discusses muttering over packing in GOP and Democratic pre Town Meeting caucuses with 400 at the GOP and 250 at the Democratic. It argues for non partisan citizens’ caucuses and warns party clout skews leadership, urging fair governance for all townspeople and noting current officials serve all the people, not just supporters.
The piece reflects on a Wisconsin family that hid from the world for nearly a year amid 1974’s gas shortages inflation and social unrest. It contrasts their attempt to escape with the broader public who endured rising prices strikes and uncertainty, ending with the idea that personal retreat remains temporary.
A Banner reader recounts being admonished by a police officer after a January letter about the department’s attitude toward Malvine Cole’s mid December visit. She quotes Mrs Cole from New York City and asserts personal independence, describing a long marriage, family, and travels with her husband.
The writer laments disrespect toward women in the area and notes a Vermont legislator and author Malvine Cole, a friend of Gov. Salmon. Cole says she received no help at Bennington Police Station when stranded for gas, offering $1 a gallon, and Chief Fox implied she should watch her gas gauge. RD 2
Citizens denounce Mt Anthony School Board Monday night as biased and pre manipulated. They cite a lengthy executive session over 40 minutes aimed at stifling dissent and rude conduct toward students and a board member who opposed the plan. The group questions the push for a large regional high school.
A letter from Steve Chontos of West Dover argues for higher consumer energy prices as the pure energy conservation method while condemning government decisions on oil. He cites the Santa Barbara spill, calls for rationing and wealth redistribution, and warns that rising prices will drive political fuel lines. He also critiques closing Mt Anthony’s School and urges returning to small local schools in North Bennington.
Ann B. Koziol of Bennington argues against closing the Community Recreation Center. She notes 2000 paid memberships, 100 daily pool users, and private donations that funded the pool and exercise rooms. She suggests raising adult dues or finding better savings instead of shutting the center, highlighting health benefits and risks of vandalism if closed.
The author urges neighbors to start spring planting early, outlining varied evergreen and dwarf conifer options plus flowering shrubs to refresh front-yard foundation plantings. Recommendations include Oldfield Prostrate Juniper, Golden Beach Prostrate, Andorra Juniper, Waukegan Juniper, Savin Juniper, Tamarisk Juniper, Hill's Mahogany Pine, Dwarf Norway Spruce, Wintergreen Barberry, and dwarf Arbor Vitae varieties, noting climate and disease considerations. The piece stresses planning for bicentennial style community plantings and personal readiness once home renovations finish.
A Washington dinner party scene reveals Maryland Rep Clarence Long's fierce temper when questioned about Vietnam aid. Long defends his stance, citing his son wounded in Vietnam, and argues for considering aid as a national interest even if Vietnam might fall later. The piece weighs whether gradualism could ease anger while advancing U.S. interests.
Rebecca Meyer recounts a Parker sburg tale from Marie Woods column about a Victorian woman in large hoop skirts who hid her Rebel lover from Northern soldiers in Wirt County. The anecdote, attributed to Edgar Simms as state auditor, depicts calm dignity and regal composure as the soldiers searched the home. Cleveland Armory notes the anecdote in his Saturday Review column.
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