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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner, issued daily except Sundays and holidays, is published by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 95201.
An editorial argues the Senate passed an 85 to 10 bill by Sen. Henry M. Jackson to require mandatory oil allocations with priority for hospitals schools railroads farmers and buses. It urges states to lower interstate speed limits, notes House action and possible presidential veto, and reflects public demand for tougher energy controls amid shortages. It also discusses global sugar shortages amid rising prices and health concerns linked to high sugar consumption.
Editor notes cheer a Vermont Supreme Court decision exempting meals costing less than fourteen cents from rooms and meals tax. The column mocks a misquote incident at The Banner and laments lack of ceremony for elderly housing, while a theatre offers free lunch-hour admissions to certain attendees. National Observer critiques environmental neglect.
Clifford B Harwood MD of Manchester Center argues that leaks of sensitive intelligence and press reports forced by antiwar and pro espionage groups threaten national security. He cites Nixon wiretapping debates and past actions noting security imperatives and countermeasures.
A clipping from Gaines Dog Research Center warns of dangers to dogs left in cars in Bennington and supermarket lots. Heat can reach over 100 degrees, risking death from heat, choking, or being run over. The center urges owners to leave dogs at home.
A letter alleging Hall Cushman lied about the elderly housing project start and accusing Gov Deane Davis of neglect. The writer says they worked five to six years, was delayed, and plans to attend the groundbreaking with a shovel in hand. Address: 46 Safford St.
Profiles recount Jemima Howe known as the fair captive from Bridgman Fort near Fort Dummer. Her 23 line grave marker in North Cemetery Vernon notes capture after 1765 attack, her varied life including captivity, freedom purchase, remarriage, and travels to Canada and Paris libraries.
Amherst article argues the 2.5 billion Skylab program and Soviet stations erode public support for manned spaceflight. It urges trimming NASA funds, postponing the shuttle, and shifting toward unmanned space research and energy-focused programs.
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