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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont GOP resists new taxes while predicting a deficit under Gov. Salmon. They demand spending cuts at home but oppose governor-led reductions, promising constitutional roadblocks and political blame. The piece questions if this time the ploy will backfire as deficits loom.
A Banner story credits a few dedicated people with making recycling a reality in Bennington. It explains the current status of the program, proper handling rules by Mrs. Howard, and urges the public to follow guidelines to save resources and energy while reducing landfill burden.
The Barre Town Republican Committee forwards to state legislators a letter from Claire Duke urging public input on Vermont government costs. It argues government spending rises under the taxpayers' benefit premise and asks readers to contact their representatives with opinions.
The Barre Town Republican Committee urges unity and sacrifice to avoid fiscal irresponsibility and rising debt. Citing 1974 State Government Finances data from the US Census, Vermont shows per capita debt of 878.92 dollars and interest costs of 40.19, far above national averages, while per capita personal income ranks 43rd. The piece warns that deficit spending and federal fish hooks may erode future generations and retirees.
Mountain Chatter describes a 20 degree frost at Searsburg that damaged two plum tomato plants. It offers green tomato relish and dill brine recipes, notes on Vermont foliage season crowds, and a busy week of visits and a golden wedding anniversary party. The tone is warm and locally observant with named places Searsburg Bennington Wilmington Hancock West Dover Eagleville Hancock.
The piece cites Hearst attorneys claiming she exhibits erratic apathy and detachment. It likens her state to early concerns about Nixon after his White House exit and cites a potential pardon and legal exemptions as catalysts for a possible recovery. If indictments are dismissed, a more pronounced recovery could follow.
W A Yasinski director Veterans Administration Center White River Junction writes in National Newspaper Week praising the Bennington Banner for balanced reporting on veterans benefits and aiding veterans in learning their rights and expedient steps to receive benefits.
A reflective poem by Helen M. Lillie from Silk Road praising autumn maples. It describes crimson gold foliage, brush stroke imagery, and wonders at God’s artistic power in nature. The speaker laments human giftedness to paint such beauty, attributing it to the divine.
James Humes recounts a humorous Lincoln story where Preacher Cartright asks who wants to go to heaven or hell and Lincoln, untouched by the answer, declares his wish to go to Congress. Lincoln’s quip closes the tale amid a crowd of rising attendees.
A retrospective praise of the U S refugee resettlement effort following the Vietnam exodus recounts 131000 arrivals including 5000 Cambodians, 110000 resettled, camps closing, and broad national support from government, churches, and citizens. It notes successes, challenges, and the overall generous response.
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