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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
5
In a 1975 column, Boston sports fans complain of sports blahs from glut of leagues and games to big money. They warn turnovers of autonomy to business, rising violence, and dwindling romance, tracing echoes back to Roman ludi and bread and circuses.
Letter to The Banner references a June 5 article about a GE Vermont Yankee settlement over $35 million in faulty fuel rods. It mentions Vermont Public Service Board chairman Martin Miller not knowing the terms, and states utilities will bear the replacement costs.
Read a Vermont reader letter condemning a $35 million GE loss shifted to utility customers through Yankee's arrangements. The writer accuses PSB and legislators of allowing fuel expense charges, argues GE management should bear fault, and urges accountability to protect consumers and Vermont families.
A columnist laments Ford’s 58 pardons including Dave Beck and questions justice. It cites Beck’s 1959 tax conviction, wealth, and pension while criticizing political responses. The piece also critiques Wyoming’s Hathaway confirmation amid disputed environmental claims and political wheeze.
A large audience welcomed the combined boys and girls glee club at Bennington High. Construction may start on a new Lotterly Lane link after federal board approval. A garden party at Mrs. Hawks’ home supported Memorial elm trees between Bennington and North Bennington. About 30 Area High School Study members met to push forming an area high school district for grades 7 through 12. State aid to surface streets on Ben-Mont Ave Elm St County and Park Sts and South Branch St totals 4430 dollars. Village buys about 50 acres for a new use and a $1500 price is disclosed. Unification Study Committee advances consolidation act questions. Vermont House reapportionment bill gains unanimous preliminary Senate approval for a 150 member lower chamber. A work stoppage at Benmont Papers was averted by a new owner union agreement.
Alan Simpson president of Vassar College decries vandal worship as he cites defaced portraits theft in dorms and damage to parlor rooms. He urges students to build a civilized community amid nationwide campus destruction debate. Boston Globe notes this reflection on current events.
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