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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner notes its daily publication schedule with exceptions for Sundays and holidays. It lists the newspaper’s publisher Banner Publishing Corporation and address at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial warns that whistle-blowers face career risk and possible criminal prosecution under a proposed federal code. It cites Fitzgerald and Griffin as examples of officials exposing corruption. The piece condemns attempts to muzzle officials and compares it to a White House protection circle around power.
A letter from Mrs. Mab DuHamel says Bicentennial leaders regret the flag theft at the monument and propose using their flag to fly there until the missing flag is recovered. She stresses unity for all and references the governor’s August remarks. Monument Avenue.
A poorly printed explanation accompanies a humorous note about seeds failing to grow in a school science project. The fragment suggests a lighthearted or ironic observation on plant growth and educational experiments, reflecting a Reader's Digest style.
Congressional health care debate centers on rising costs and malpractice insurance. Hospital and doctor charges have surged, while the nation faces manpower shortages and uneven doctor distribution. Proposals include medical legal arbitration and rural incentives, with possible tax credits and a federal plan debated for 1976 campaigns.
Walt Kelly’s widow suspends Pogo due to shrinking newspaper space and rising newsprint costs. The strip, set in Okefenokee Swamp, offered satire with Pogo and friends. The piece notes Vermont possums and mentions a potential 1976 political match between Pogo and Gov. George Wallace as a lighter counterpoint.
Editor remarks on two women in bikinis photographed heading to vote in Italy raising questions about frills and franchise. Vermont cuts heating fuel and electricity use by nearly a third in 1974 yet pays more for less due to inflation and rising utility rates.
George Meany president of the AFL CIO addresses a Society of American Business Writers gathering. He jokes about not being an economist and recalls dropping out of high school, reflecting on how that path might have led to becoming an economist. He frames his comments as a reflection on opportunity and fate.
A brief note reflects on how rapid technological progress raises output while scarce goods become harder to obtain, illustrating a paradox of abundance versus availability in the modern era.
Vermont marble history notes Bennington County first quarry in 1786 moved to Rutland for higher quality marble. Wardwell machine could cut 180 strokes per minute, replacing 25 workers and boosting efficiency. Awards include a Paris 1887 medal and 1876 bronze medals, with $7 million in savings by 1880. Local museum staff contribute to a new column on local history and museums.
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