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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
As Britain heads to the polls Conservative Ed ward Heath and Labour's Harold Wilson seek a parliamentary majority in a second national election this year. Voters worry about apathy and weak candidates while Liberal Jeremy Thorpe campaigns on wage and price controls to ease inflation, and Liberals seek greater gains after winning 20 percent of the vote and 14 seats in February. The piece contrasts European trends with domestic doubt as credibility tests push voters toward new faces and ideas. It also questions Rockefeller charity versus tax practices and Nixon era political rhetoric as a broader debate on wealth, taxation, and virtue in public life.
The piece debates Rockefeller gifts to Kissinger Rowan Morrow and Morehouse, asking if gifts imply guilt or generosity. It contrasts private kindness with public disclosure, questioning reporters and pundits while defending personal charity and the meaning of friendship.
A Bennington library reader cites two new works on eating healthily. Jacqueline Verrett and Jean Carper criticize FDA practices in Eating may be hazardous to your health, while Doris Grant promotes whole grain bread in Recipe for survival your daily food.
The 10 point package is urged to be used to curb inflation with a 5 percent cut in energy use and food waste. The piece notes global malnutrition, calls for voter scrutiny of tax and policy proposals, and criticizes Boston race tensions tied to court ordered busing. It questions how law and policing alone will resolve deep social rifts.
In Washington reports two police incidents involve prominent figures Mrs Joan Kennedy wife of Senator Edward Kennedy was arrested for DUI in Virginia suburb and House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills was in a strange episode in the capital. Mills was not charged and says he is isolating while his committee reviews President Ford's tax plan. Also Martha Mitchell estranged wife of former Attorney General John Mitchell seeks large alimony and legal fees in a Watergate era context.
The Banner letters argue a high stake vote on November 5 for a two year Vermont governor and Utah governor, two year U S Representative, six year U S Senator, plus constitutional officers and General Assembly members for two years. The writer stresses the election's importance in troubled times.
A civic notice urges all eligible residents in Manchester Center to register or update registration before the noon October 12 deadline to vote in the November 5 election. It highlights many youth turning 18 and new residents who have yet to register and calls on readers to inform friends to exercise their right to vote. Madeline B. Harwood signs the notice.
A reader recalls meeting a candidate who vowed not to waste taxpayers' money. After a handshake the candidate gave a campaign button, then an entourage member offered a box and asked the voter to return the button if not worn.
The 30th reunion for the Light Cruiser U S S Boise will be at Crown Center Hotel Kansas City Missouri from September 21 to 24 1975. Former sailors and Marines who served aboard during its commission are invited to contact Warren D Freeman chairman 634 East 61st St Kansas City MO 64110. Publicity assistance is welcome to gather World War II veterans. Kansas City Missouri.
Federal Energy Administrator John C. Lawhill outlines practical steps to reduce heating costs this winter. Have furnaces serviced to improve efficiency by up to 10 percent, inspect and adjust components, and consider burner jets. Lower daytime thermostats to 65 68 and 60 at night to save 2 3 percent per degree. Use pipe draining, radiators cleaning, reflective paint, and aluminum foil behind radiators. For electric heat consider a heat pump, though costly, it can cut costs by up to 60 percent. Add insulation six inches in attics and seal with caulking and weatherstripping to further save energy.
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