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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1974
Page
5
Priscilla W Laws argues that no-deposit no-return beverage containers waste energy and resources. Citing studies and Oregon’s deposit law, she urges a nationwide returnable bottle policy to curb litter, save energy, and boost jobs, despite container-industry lobbying.
In a reflective piece the author laments persistent headaches blamed on hearing conversations spawned by digesting news. He recalls a Navy tale of an enlisted man who pilfered Kissinger papers, and comments on civic matters and a local Bicentennial group facing leadership and funding criticism.
A local letter criticizes Bennington Bicentennial committees for no action on a commemorative stamp and a salaried director. Dealers and residents say the groups have done nothing to date and plan to act only in later years, echoing broader stamp activity in other areas.
A friend with a painful broken tooth struggled to find an emergency appointment in Bennington. Three dentists refused emergencies, one offered four days hence, forcing a trip to Hoosick Falls for a same‑day appointment and sparking criticism of local dental access and community responsibility.
A narrator recalls imagined conversations with Admiral Moorer and President Nixon about classified papers and Watergate. The piece lampoons official secrecy and White House insiders while weaving in figures like Kissinger, Shultz, and Stein as comic foils.
Regional forecasts warn of peak flood levels in Bennington area not seen since 1927 unless tonight's storm track shifts. The note highlights creeks rising to dangerous highs across Vermont and parts of New York with historical context.
Chittenden County State’s Attorney Patrick Leahy announced his Senate bid at a Londonderry open house fundraiser. He blamed Congress for inaction on energy and funds and criticized the gasoline price as nearly 70 cents a gallon. He called Rep Mallary’s candidacy announcement a clever tactic to dodge campaign rules while he and Gov Salmon would comply.
The attorney general's office denied charges from Kirby Planning Commission challenging the legality of Vermont's land use plan approved by the Environmental Board on December 26, 1973. The state argues the planners lack standing and the plan remains valid despite the missing map at adoption. Maps were later approved and distributed to legislators and planning agencies for review as required by law.
A new statewide land use plan draft shifts planning back to local governments as Republican House Speaker Walter Kennedy leads the effort, while Peter Giuliani predicts defeat and Gov. Salmon presses for passage in the brief legislative window. In Washington, Senators Aiken and Stafford react to Watergate indictments of seven former White House aides and urge prompt trial and disclosure to the House Judiciary Committee. In Leicester, 24 year old Margaret Kiley dies when her car veers off Route 53 and hits a tree.
New York Rensselaer County officials review potential sites for a 75,000 square foot county office building to be completed by 1976. County Executive William J. Murphy will appoint a legislative committee to study options including a site at Uncle Sam Mall amid concerns about parking. The legislature previously appropriated 4.5 million dollars for the project.
The 29th Congressional District Coalition for Impeachment voted Monday night to hire an impartial group to conduct the survey and said it has begun several impeachment efforts, including organizing among labor unions and providing speakers for various groups.
North Adams expects results within 30 days as a finalist in the All America City contest. Alan L. Marden entered the city last summer and presented improvements to a 12 member jury in Dallas. Final decision due April 15 in Harper's may edition. media will know by April 17.
Matthew Cota a 13 year old delivery boy for the North Adams Transcript filed suit against Peter Toromino a customer for a seven week old debt of six dollars and thirty cents When Toromino failed to appear Judge Ernest H Rosasco gave him five days to pay ten dollars and forty eight cents including court costs
The Springfield Union, owned by Newhouse Newspapers of Newark New Jersey, increases the price by five cents to fifteen cents citing steadily rising costs. The paper touts itself as one of the best bargains in the United States with an approximate circulation of 81,000.
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