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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1975
Page
4
Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Rumors spread after the 29 year old Essex Center teacher died from a viral infection at Vermont Medical Center Hospital. Officials later said the death resulted from a double pneumonia reaction, not a mysterious illness. Officials urged openness to prevent public fear and protect hospital credibility.
In a letter on this page Col. Fairfax Ayres defends the post and chain arrangement at Bennington's Putnam Square designed to ease turning traffic. He argues the system, adopted by officials, improves flow despite some grumbling.
Editor reports crosswalks are clearly painted with diagonal stripes yet public memory to stop for pedestrians remains slow. Muhammad Ali entertained a Harvard audience, praising origins and quipping that he cannot read well but can hire others who can. The piece contrasts Ali’s remarks with potential demagoguery if spoken by George Wallace.
A reminiscence on fish farming from Sunderland Massachusetts to a small pond near home. Mike Zak, founder of Mohawk Trout Hatchery, built a thriving operation from swamp land yielding brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Advice includes water quality, calcium for bones, and careful stocking to keep ponds productive.
A reader rebuts a May 15 Banner letter on Act 250 and a two lot Stratton subdivision. The writer says the program and its administration were not clearly explained and notes confusion over who considered the application, pointing to District No 2 Environmental Commission rather than the Agency of Environmental Conservation.
Schuyler Jackson, Chairman of the Vermont Environmental Board, defends Act 250 procedures and invites public input. He notes efforts to expedite qualified applications, reduce misundstandings, and considers redefining jurisdiction over roads to avoid duplicative local reviews. A public hearing is set for June 11 in Montpelier.
Paul H. Bullock Sr. notes Burr and Burton Seminary graduates from 1833 to 1974, totaling 2695 diplomas with about 2863 living. Oldest living graduate is Mrs Dulcie Rowe Class of 1905. Clarissa Coolidge Class of 1906 resident here. Four 1912 graduates lived nearby long term.
Residents complain about ugly posts and red chains hindering pedestrian flow at Putnam Square. Officials fear to act while drivers follow weak guidance. The speaker argues aesthetic fixes could improve safety and charm, suggesting repainting or pink options for appeal.
Mary McGrory, syndicated columnist, in a column about young opponents of the Vietnam war. When the presidential bug gets into your veins, the only thing that will get it out is embalming fluid. Former Sen. George D. Aiken
In the Nation a debate over Ford's emergency jobs bill highlights the 8.9 percent unemployment rate and the political clash between Ford's stance and Democratic push. The piece argues the bill is not a real victory, notes teen and Black teen unemployment, and urges targeted summer jobs and productive, long term youth employment programs to curb disillusionment and future social costs.
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