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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermonters and GOP leaders honor Sen George Aiken in Burlington as he retires from the U S Senate after 34 years of service. The 82 year old dean greeted by President Ford and allies, praised for independence, humor, and dedication to Vermont. Lola Aiken applauded as longtime partner. The crowd recalled Aiken’s Vietnam war suggestion to end U S involvement and celebrated a storied career.
The Banner letters urge Bennington and Pownal residents to study J C Jerome’s proposal for a major resort convention center with Las Vegas style gambling. They urge residents and planners to review USGS maps of Pownal and North Pownal and consider the Mt Anthony area near the Pownal line as a potential site.
A reflective meditation on the vibe of Las Vegas style gambling complexes set near the south side of Mt Anthony. The piece weighs atmosphere, crowding, and economic pull, asking how a casino would fit locally and whether the area or the establishment would benefit. It cites J C Jerome noting Bennington’s need for money.
The Bennington Police recovered the stolen antique animal figures last Friday with praise from locals who helped by spotting and reporting the theft. Also honored Sunday was Fred Pabst’s long ski career following his milestone 75th birthday and U S Ski Writers Association award.
A Bennington reader details a rushed licensing push by the state Banking and Insurance Department requiring appraisers to be licensed by July 1 or stop work, despite little notice. He cites travel costs, confusion over appraiser versus adjuster, bonding demands, and political behind‑the‑scenes hurdles, plus reactions from lawmakers and a fire department commendation note.
Senator Mondale defends his staff strength and campaign team, listing aides tied to Muskie Reuss Kissinger and White. He discusses campaign finance limits and key backers, asserts vigor despite criticism of his speaking voice, and argues soft issues like education and child care are central to his campaign strategy.
A Rural observer recalls a sequence of nature sights in October at Searsburg. Flying ants, goldfinches, geese in flight, light snowfall, and autumn colors frame a morning by the pond. Birds, leaves, and mountains create vivid scenes of rural beauty and anticipation of peak color.
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