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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The notice lists the newspaper’s frequency and corporate address for readers and advertisers.
The article argues President Ford’s bill would loosen ICC controls on interstate trucking, boosting competition and reducing monopoly power. It contends the proposal helps small firms while drawing opposition from Teamsters and industry giants, and critiques Congress and Ford on energy policy and fuel prices amid the 1976 primaries.
Editor notes Amtrak plans a day train along Vermont east side next summer to draw tourists bound for bicentennial events and Montreal Olympiad trips. The piece links potential tourist traffic to a proposed west side steam train to boost regional revenue. Sr Evangeline’s long teaching career and birthday party music are also highlighted.
In the November 15 letter Gerald Raftery prompts discussion of the American Friends Service Committee AFSC aiding Vietnam since 1966 with government approval. The Treasury denied licenses July 18 1975 but later granted licenses as Congress debates ending the Trading with the Enemy Act. AFSC plans yarn and sweaters for schoolchildren and other aid.
The writer commends the American Friends Service Committee for obtaining all necessary licenses in time for humanitarian shipments to Vietnam. Wool, farm implements, and fish nets became legal overnight, applying pressure on the U.S. government to deliver promised reconstruction aid, driven by compassion rather than arrogance. Shaftsbury.
A reflective mountain journal recalls the first snow and opening of hunting season. The author describes vibrant autumn scenery fading to white, hunters in color, their varied methods, and the thrill of deer sighting, ending with a rare venison moment seen in the yard and a shared reverence for wild beauty.
A reader warns parents against bringing young children to Sundays film showings, citing The Hiding Place as unsuitable for ages five to ten. The letter recalls critic Lynn Minton’s view that adults should decide when adolescents may handle the film’s serious themes, noting disruptive behavior by five boys and seeking manager action.
A note from Mt Anthony Union High School thanks the community for support of the 1975 Patriots football season and invites donations to a fund for championship jackets. Contributions are payable to MATHS FOOTBALL '75 c/o Ken Liporto, coach, Bennington Vermont, with address at Chapel Road Cooperative.
Tom Braden argues the Bush nomination breaks decades of nonpartisan CIA leadership and risks politicizing the agency, warning that a politician at the helm could erode public trust and hinder reform efforts. The piece questions tenure terms and dismissal limits, urging safeguards to preserve independent intelligence.
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