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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. It serves as the regional newspaper with local news, notices, and community updates for Bennington and surrounding areas.
The Arab oil producing states use a 60 percent global share to press for settlements while cutting output. Prices have risen nearly 100 percent, boosting profits for producers as Western firms faced pressure to raise output. Japan and the EEC seek Israeli withdrawal, with Arab leaders offering relief from further cuts in exchange for policy gains.
The Bennington School District election faced charges and countercharges over absentee ballots with state involvement. A BSD committee will work with State's Attorney Neil Moss to clarify guidelines and draft a usable report for future candidates and parties to ensure proper law adherence in absentee voting.
Editor notes warn wood stoves and chain saws surge as residents seek oil and gas alternatives. Emphasizes safety around stoves chimneys and gasoline hoarding urging careful handling to prevent fires and peril to households and bystanders.
A historical snapshot voice rails at Nixon era leadership likening the nation to an unfair ship. It laments energy crises, corruption claims, and tapes intrigue, calling for removing Nixon from office and mutiny against injustice aboard the American vessel.
In a letter to The Banner, John Leaning and others debate governance secrecy around the BSD Committee on Alternative Pay. The writer explains the committee’s nonpublic status, its role in evaluating pay systems and teacher evaluation, and the aim to reduce tensions by clarifying duties among teachers, administrators, and the board while preparing a preliminary report for both groups.
A Bennington resident denounces local selectmen over a liquor license hearing for Vermont Restaurant. He alleges the license was signed by a majority of the board despite a formal hearing and in effect voids public trust, urging citizen oversight of officials.
A Cape Elizabeth reminiscence contrasts the 1930s Great Depression with today’s challenges. The reflection notes family moments, warnings about privatized worry, and uncertain leadership. It cites Studs Terkel and the Scout motto Be Prepared as echoes of past anxieties and present prep culture.
To the Editor the author clarifies MAUHS Board meeting record of 11 25 73 regarding VEA minority representation. October 1 1973 counts show 70 VEA members in MAUHS, SWVEA total under 150 members with BSD and MAUHS, while SWVEA total exceeds 350 for the Southwest Supervisory Union. The author asserts minutes will verify figures and notes possible post Oct 1 recruitment. Shaftsbury.
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