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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1974
Page
5
The piece praises Muhammad Ali for his comeback to reclaim the heavyweight world title after being stripped for refusing military service. It honors his principles and perseverance, noting his Supreme Court victory and subsequent hard-led return to dominance in boxing.
In a summary of Act 250 District II decisions, Stratton Corp received a land-use permit with conditions to protect North Branch Brook flow. A 4-inch pipe with gate valve allows summer adjustments, while sewage effluent for snowmaking is prohibited in Styles Brook watershed. Noise limits will be reviewed in year two with possible abatement. Local groups praise citizen involvement and urge continued adherence to the permit.
Fischetti profiles Amstar and Great Western United as booming sugar refiners with dramatic profit gains while the broader economy falters. A tongue in cheek interview features the so-called Big Sugar Daddy and the Oil King, each boasting price increases and market clout amid rising costs.
A satirical dialogue portrays The Big Sugar Daddy and The Oil King as crocodile tears accompany price hikes. The Sugar Daddy sobs over higher sugar costs while promising profits. The Oil King links higher oil costs to more teary public eyewash as profits soar. The scene ends with a pained confession of past hardship and consumer strain.
Yesterday Vermont favored Republicans with large margins except for the U S Senate where Fred C. Martin pressed Warren R. Austin and Austin won by 3732 votes. Charles M. Smith won Vermont governor by about 20,000, and Charles A. Plumley captured a similar margin in Congress. Bennington saw Socialists drop below 148 votes, while Democrats achieved a rare two thirds Senate majority. Additional items include a 295 union strike at Bijur Lubricating, art notices from Bennington College and Bennington High School, deer season and Buck Law review, school staffing moves, and historic year tags from 1860 1869 1953 and 1968.
Washington reports that left handed President Ford may boost the left handed rights movement. The piece notes stigma against left-handedness, the rise of militant southpaws, and hopes for social equality led by Ford's presidency. A humor column reflects on past barriers and calls for tolerance, ending with a playful "Left on."
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