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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that a proposed U S bill to curb foreign investment may backfire by provoking new barriers abroad. It notes U S assets held by Americans at 120 billion dollars while foreign investments here are far smaller, urges negotiation over unilateral laws, and questions Arab oil money as a dominant threat amid rising protectionism. It also highlights new administration monitoring steps, unemployment concerns, and caution against echoing racial boycotts.
In a Sunday note, Reuben Levin jokes about Irish pride on St Patrick's Day while discussing maple products and Vermont's label impact. The piece urges open, representative town boards and highlights elderly tax relief via state rebates for those over 60, with coupon details on Page 3 of Wednesday's Banner.
The text argues citizens benefit from democracy but warns oil depletion tax relief remains a major wealth loophole for oil companies. It notes the House victory to repeal this loophole, while Senate opposition delays the measure and urges readers to contact their senators during imminent tax debate.
To the Editor of The Banner, Mr and Mrs David Capron of Crow Hill Road Arlington complain about a dramatic rise in their electric bill. They describe October through February kilowatt use of 1470 and 6600 by tier charges and a peak capacity fee they call excessive, claiming the Public Service Board granted a rate increase with inadequate oversight. They seek options including switching to oil heat and hiring a chimney contractor, noting the bill may exceed heating costs.
Save the Children Federation invites Eastertide giving to help underprivileged children through self-help projects, clinics, schools, and cooperatives. Executive Director David L. Guyer highlights 43 years of aid, 29 000 sponsors, and 100 000 contributors. Write to Westport CT for information.
Walter J. Nepps of J. C. Penney argues that blue or white collar labels are obsolete and that discretionary income, not gross income or age, drives spending. He notes a childless couple earning 19000 can have more spending power than a 25000 family with children, mortgage, and two cars. Daylight Saving reshapes breakfast timing between Boston and Nome, Alaska.
A feature on PATE and ROPE programs in Vermont schools highlights Dianne MacDonald and Mrs Devona L Bussiere in Randolph leading environmental education for grades 7 to 9 with a weeklong stay expanding to two weeks. The effort honors conservation educators including Fred Mold, Duncan A Campbell, and Ken Nicholson for their roles in fostering ecological awareness and practical land stewardship among students.
Washington notes that Ford avoids personal attacks and clashes with Congress, balancing tax cuts and deficits while engaging critics at the White House. He mixes conservative restraint with liberal cabinet picks, maintains contact with opponents, and handles pressures with an honest, pragmatic approach.
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