Productivity bargaining and labor reforms urged to curb imports
Editorial argues organized labor should join productivity initiatives to reverse the rising trade deficit. It cites Japan and European gains in productivity, notes high US wage growth outpacing output, and links Phase 2 anti inflation measures to labor acceptance of automation and efficiency gains.
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U.S. Commerce Department
Japan
Netherlands
France
Federal Pay Board
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Bennington Banner publication details
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banny Publishing Corporation at 495 Mary Street in Bennington Vermont.
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Editor notes on politics and Vermont town reports
Lt Governor Burgess warns against Davis seeking a third term while noting improved prospects for Chinese presence. Shaftsbury town report praised for clarity and consistency. Vermont lawmakers push 1972 omnibus, with a pork amendment paying farmers for livestock losses to hunters passing by voice vote. A traveler finds Europe humbling, currencies and traffic jams. Hertford Conant
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Dorset Faces Tax Hikes Over School and Police Plans
Resident Ted Holier cites two Dorset projects: an $80,000 school addition with an $62,000 net cost financed by a new serial bond, and a $15,000 full time town policeman. voters have rejected the police plan and deadlocked on the school addition, raising fears over rising taxes amid a small taxpayer base and static population.
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Dorset
Bonentl
Terry Tyler
the Banner
Use Pollution Permit Funds to Save Ripton Center
A Vermont environmental educator urges Gov. Deane Davis to redirect pollution permit funds to keep the Vermont Environmental Center at Ripton open. The letter argues the center educates schools and the public about ecological stewardship and asks lawmakers in Montpelier to make it the first recipient of such funds.
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Deane Davis
Gov. Davis
Vermont Environmental Center
Ripton
Toudmit
State of
Vermont
Montpelier
Martin Johnson
Appreciation letters praise Mt Anthony staff and Battle Day support
Beatrice Eggsware writes to praise Mrs Keir and Mr Fairfield for fairness and discipline at Mt Anthony. The letter urges community support for the Battle Day appropriation and political letters in The Banner, praising local school staff and thanking Bennington fire officials for Battle Day sponsorship.
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Keir
Mt. Anthony
Bennington
Barger
Anthony
Kerr
Fairfield
Beatrice
Soviets extend sea power across world oceans, says McCain
Admiral John McCain Jr briefing in Hawaii warned of the Soviet Strategic Island Concept and sea borne leapfrogging. He cited Russian naval forces in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, Cuban reach to Seattle, and a vast Pacific force with submarines, aircraft, and missiles. He noted Suez Canal shifts and Soviet logistics via Socotra, Visakhapatnam, and Ras Kherma airstrip, stressing American concerns over naval mobility and ecological guards.
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McCain Jr
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London
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Mediterranean
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Washington
China
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Red Sea
Visakhapatnan
Indian Subcontinent
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Persian Gulf
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Atlantic
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Far Eastern “Army
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Seniors defend coach in Mt Anthony controversy letter
Guy Luczynski Dick Dailey Te Perkins Kerry Ryan Scott Tinney sign a letter from Mt Anthony seniors defending Coach Fredericksen amid a season with few wins. They praise effort, note close scores, and express hope he will guide future teams in Burlington.
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TJ Jush
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Burlington
Benmington
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Dick Dailey
TE Perkins
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I Ching and public fate in a week of choices
Readers are urged to consult the I Ching or a computer for forecasts this week. The piece links hexagram reading to civic action from Nixon to NASA funding, urging letters to officials on environmental and fiscal issues. It emphasizes restraint, service to the greater good, and direct public protest through telegrams or letters.
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