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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial lauds Manchester residents for creating the Manchester Development Corp to market the town to industry. MDC will assemble and disseminate information, establish a properly zoned industrial park with sewer and water, and prevent a repeat of past delays in attracting business.
MDC seeks the Richard Lake property on Richville Road for a small clean industry park. The site, off the tourist path and near a railroad, would avoid lengthy hearings and broaden the tax base. Supporters urge Manchester planners to zone for industry to stabilize the local economy and provide jobs.
C Frank Velkas notes the Matthew Brady photo labeled as Abraham Lincoln and Robert Todd Lincoln wrongly shows Tad Lincoln born 1853 died 1871. Tad was 11 when photographed. Robert Todd later built the Hildene estate in Manchester. Festival of Nations set for Aug 2 aims to honor diverse ethnic origins and may become a permanent local event.
The Vermont Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services plans to test transcendental meditation in several communities to gauge effects on drug abuse, alcoholism, and crime. TM, introduced here in the mid 1960s, has drawn 400,000 Americans to the International Meditation Society's program.
Meditators report reduced tension and greater alertness through Transcendental Meditation. Vermont provides a small grant to introduce TM in four towns, aiming to cut drug abuse and crime by up to half in a short time, though officials warn expectations are modest while noting calmer citizens and steadier cows.
Washington columnist argues veto power shapes policy battles in the 94th Congress. It notes two thirds override rule, current party margins, and historical context from Federalist papers. The piece frames energy policy as a critical test of congressional governance and public patience.
Los Angeles Police Chief Edward M. Davis ridicules gun control proposals during a National Rifle Association gathering. He argues private citizens need guns for defense against war, terrorists, and criminals, lampooning Ervin Levi and the Mayors conference while noting rising homicide and easy gun access.
A man paid for a part from an appliance firm and later faced a bill for shipment. He sent a note claiming canceled check No 1192 for 5.75 dollars dated November 21 1971 and offered a photocopy for 25 cents plus 10 cents handling. The firm sent 35 cents for the photo copy.
A reflective reminiscence on morning fog across Maine Oregon and Hudson River scenes. The narrator recalls childhood railway sounds, coastal cliffs, timber camps, and a Battenkill river dawn as fog lifts to reveal familiar landscapes and distant peaks.
The author outlines impressions of Gerald Ford as he campaigns, praising his likability, honesty, and unassuming nature while noting palace intrigue around him. It questions whether his aides undermine his image and reflects on his limited hard choices, foreign policy leadership, and views on consumer debt and bankruptcy law.
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