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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1974
Page
4
Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The article critiques the 1976 bicentennial preparations led by ARBA under Navy Secretary John W. Warner, arguing bureaucratic muddle and hucksterism threaten legitimacy. It notes Nixon bypassed scholars, forecasts an influx of commemorative merchandise, and suggests local committees will largely operate independently amid funding delays and competing groups.
A letter to the Banner outlines a campaign to restore Amtrak passenger service linking Boston Albany Cleveland and Chicago via Springfield and Albany. The plan, backed by environmental groups and Senator Taft, seeks NRPC Act Title 403d funds to start new routes. It argues time and expense savings for Vermont residents and urges constituents to pressure lawmakers to support the route. George E. Serrigo directs the Vermont Association of Railroad Passengers in North Bennington.
In this note from Mountain Chatter the vernal equinox marks spring yet lingering cold keeps nature guessing. A robin, redpolls, chickadees, and mourning doves signal arrival while a garden fence project lures Caesar the dog into planting plans and canine lore.
Local readers urge the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union to improve transparency and public access to the SVSU budget. They question secrecy at last year’s session and call for early release of budget details, better board communication, and faster input through an advisory committee representing the seven participating districts.
Editor notes mention Vermont’s Liberty Union party launching another effort against rate increases by AT&T and CVPS. The piece cites AT&T profits, CVPS seeking a 7.5 percent rise plus prior hikes, and questions the broader 31 percent permanent rise. Bernard Sanders is referenced.
A Letter to the Editor criticizes town listers Sleeman Santarcangelo and Clayton for reduction of a Grand List property assessments from 273200 to 206140 and accuses them of self serving decisions. It recalls Sleeman’s zoning dispute about Woodford Road shopping center and threat of costly litigation, questioning if such moves save taxpayers money.
Bennington mourns Ted Ripley a man of special quality whose kindness touched many. He supported Dick Mattison helped injured children and sent cheer from Post 13 and his column Rapping With Rip. Locals urge backing Post 13 to honor his memory and help win the championship.
William Simon, energy chief, likened to a high school captain, defended his allocation plan amid dire energy forecasts from New England Council officials and critics like Humphrey Udall. He credited team effort and consumer reductions for avoiding a harsher crisis, while acknowledging limited tests of his approach as the winter eased and oil embargos lifted.
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