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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily paper except Sundays and holidays, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas ruled that four statewide offices must be decided by the new Legislature in January after candidates from both parties led the vote but failed to reach a majority. The ruling could give a Republican-dominated body the final say, risking political horse-trading and public dismay if the will of Tuesday’s voters is overridden. The piece questions presiding officers, legislative dynamics, and the potential for partisan maneuvering.
The piece reflects on disputed Vermont constitutional races, the defeated Proposal 1 runoff plan, and the Liberty Union as key players. It notes Putnam Square Cynic’s sharp warnings about landslides and lists John J. DeVito’s election as assistant judge in Bennington County, praising his wide vote share and suggesting limited time for gadflying.
Boston Globe columnist David B. Wilson suggests a United States National Fast to last a day or a week, urging Americans to forswear food and work and cut energy use. He argues the demand disruption would lower world prices for oil, grain, and metals, aiding poor nations and reshaping consciousness.
A Burlington Free Press thumbnail column argues a voluntary national fast would curb consumption of fuel, fuel for cars, and even reduce birth rates. It envisions a nation of 290 million childless taxpayers and teachers, warning of fuel shortages and rising prices if reliance on petroleum continues.
A reader to The Banner recalls a touching incident witnessed from their window involving Shaftsbury's Humane Society. The note describes gratitude for the humane work seen weeks earlier and reflects on the community's kindness.
A small white faced pup turns out to be a young German Shepherd after tangling with a porcupine. The animal was in serious trouble and a visiting son and daughter in law spent an hour trying to help.
An appeal to readers explains the Oldcastle Theatre Company cannot present The Boor and A Marriage Proposal in Bennington due to funding limits. after opening in Dorset and Brattleboro the run ends Sunday. the company hopes for Vermont Council on the Arts or local support to fund future productions.
The piece argues Ford can govern with a Democratic Congress by leveraging his office strengths while Congress reels from the 94th session. It envisions cabinet reshuffles, appointments for Rockefeller, Reagan, Rumsfeld, Lugar, and others, and predicts domestic policy clashes over wage and price controls amid a looming recession. It notes bipartisan tension and a potential Bicentennial election outcome, stressing necessary collaboration between executive and legislative branches.
The piece notes a statewide shift encouraging environmental safeguards in Vermont, highlighting Act 250’s role and the re election of Royal B. Cutts. It contrasts local territorial instincts with a broader view, praising those who supported strong land use planning and resisting scapegoating of protections.
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