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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1973
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The president and Mrs. Nixon paid about 792 dollars in federal income tax in 1970 and 878 dollars in 1971, despite high official income and perks. Government sources note the tax payments are far below what a typical two‑child family earning 150 dollars weekly would owe, prompting questions about constitutional, moral grounds and the taxpayers’ ability to bear the cost.
Gov Salmon urges Vermont residents to lower thermostats while his limousine remains gas guzzling. Rep Mallory pledges fair fuel oil access and supports a national snowmobiling week urged by Nixon. The president says the peoples business includes energy, but critics doubt action.
Editor notes praise the Houghton Lane extension near Montpelier offering a stunning vista, while noting the $15 million cost of the aborted Route 7 project. The piece recalls a neglected unpaved road below and contrasts with urban sprawl encroaching on Bennington County farms. An auction at Hall Farm highlights dwindling local cattle farms as Vermont becomes suburbia.
Lawrence Mosher argues in National Observer that Arab oil will increasingly shape U S policy and economy. He warns Americans may face cold homes and gas shortages if the United States does not confront rising Arab influence and import needs in the coming decade.
By 1980 the United States is projected to consume 25 million barrels of oil daily, a 47 percent rise from today’s 17 million. Imports would need to double from six million barrels daily to meet demand, as government estimates warn of a looming energy crunch. James E. Akins notes that most proven oil reserves are Arab, in a Foreign Affairs piece titled The Oil Crisis This Time the Wolf is Here.
A cautious critique argues that food and resource shortages signal constraints on growth. The article notes spiraling prices, energy and forest strain, and calls for conservation and policy leadership while questioning the Limits to Growth thesis and its warnings for the near future.
In Rutland to Burlington area highway engineers hold info hearings on potential U S 7 changes. Middlebury sessions drew 250 residents. most favor improving the existing two lane bypasses where needed. Plans include 15 required steps before construction, with financing and timing unclear amid budget strains and court actions.
Dr Clifford B Harwood argues against cutting U S defense funds citing Senate votes and House actions on troop reductions in Europe and most favored nation status for the Soviet Union He warns such cuts could weaken bargaining positions before SALT talks and pave the way for Soviet dominance by the mid 1980s He cites statements by Brezhnev Nixon and Chou En Lai and urges readers to contact Congressman Richard Mallary with views from Manchester Center Vermont.
Letter from Arlington executive director at Bennington selectmen meeting argues H 100 should include explicit development standards for floodways and flood fringes. He urges state guidance within 90 days and collaboration with the Planning Commission on an alternative to H 100 ahead of the 1974 legislature.
The Manchester Program of Burr and Burton Seminary extends thanks to The Banner and to reporter Martha Elliott for the Sept 28 1973 article. The program praises the coverage as truthful accurate and well written and commends The Banner for employing a competent personable reporter to cover the Manchester area.
A Terryville couple expresses gratitude to Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington VT for prompt attentive care in the emergency room on August 4 1973 for their son treated for an eye infection during vacation. The letter praises the nursing staff and the doctor and conveys deep thanks.
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