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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 495 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This notice outlines its editorial stance and publication routine for readers and advertisers.
Vermont electric utilities won approval to raise rates automatically to cover power purchases. Central Vermont Public Service said a 20 percent hike will appear on bills next month, while small independents show about 10 percent rises. The move follows a Nixon price freeze and raises concerns that rates may surge despite the freeze.
John Durkin, former New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner, was dismissed by Gov. Meldrim Thyson and replaced by Frank Whaland. The move pleases Blue Cross Blue Shield officials who had pressed for his firing. Vermont, lacking a commissioner, now contemplates Durkin as a potential nominee to fit consumer interests and challenge insurer practices.
Editor reflects on Ethan Allen as a rugged symbol while hinting he would back tomorrow's Panda festival and an all night Battle Monument parade. A dramatic storm hit the Vernon nuke plant, striking the 315 foot stack and knocking the plant offline. authors muse on whether fate is sending a message.
A reader laments lack of joy in education and praises Mrs Fowler as an exceptionally fine actor. The letter argues teachers need optimism and enthusiasm, noting no position is perfect and suggesting expectations should be balanced rather than impossible.
The district seeks to expand learning beyond occasional classes by using solid reading and writing as foundational skills. Teachers must provide substance in materials while students build vocabulary and comprehension through context. Testing will identify practice areas, guiding material choices and future electives for graduates.
Kathleen Flanagan of Arlington argues against Mt Anthony Board’s mandatory marching band participation, asserting musical art is deeply personal and should not be coerced into a public display, stressing private expression over ensemble needs or audience gratification.
A Letter to the Editor thanks the Banner for coverage of the Bennington County Coordinated Community and Care program fund drive to aid day care centers. Events include tables across the county starting June 15, door-to-door canvassing June 15, a telethon June 20, business appeals June 21-22, and a drive finale June 22-23 at the B and R depot.
The Banner notes a surge in zoning applications and urges careful planning for permits. Applicants should file at least 15 days before construction and note a posting requirement of 35 days from permit issuance, with appeals possible if the zoning administrator errs.
The article notes a novelty claim about cigarette filters on an unwrapped package, attributed to Nalonal Observer.
local residents organize Hoosic River Citizens Environmental Protection Association to promote clean water protections. They aim to publicize laws, aid compliance for individuals and businesses, and pursue action to address neglect, with plans to organize community volunteers from Williamstown and surrounding towns.
The Isadore and Sarah Paleysky Design Pavilion opens at a Jerusalem museum, honoring American Jewish aid since 1967. The dedication highlights Diaspora education and faith, noting Isadore Paleysky’s son Max built a fortune through computing and film.
An amusing anecdote features Anery Staren, a dialectician, recounting a man who loses track of TV payments. A collector visits and the debtor vows to pay only one bill a month by random fishbowl selecting, threatening to exclude the collector.
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