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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
5
A writer recalls stealing apples in youth and pays a humorous, reflective note to a farmer named Gould. He quotes biblical verses, laments property trespass, and muses on repentance, considering returning three dollars to fund a church collection. The piece blends memory, humor, and moral commentary.
The village trustees condemn residents who burn leaves along gutters and road edges, warning that damaged surfaces result and offering leaf collection by village trucks upon request.
A humorous piece on unreliable three way bulbs exaggerates self switching torment. The article shifts to local notices: Francis de Sales parish event on Oct 23. tax liens against David, Chester, and Irving Cummings of Valentine Mills. Donat Ratelle’s liquor license suspended for Sunday sale. Vermont forest closures amid fire danger. junior fire marshal program in area schools. Edith Piaf dies. historical notes on Columbus 1492 and 1945 Nazi dissolution. Khrushchev at UN. Nixon Washington visit plans and Dean Acheson death.
A Vermont Public Service Board concern over consumer impact from uncontrolled electrical demand growth. The writer warns peak growth will force utilities and ratepayers to bear much higher rates, with wholesale power costs for new plants in the late 1970s expected to double at a minimum. It recalls General Order No. 52’s aim that distribution expansion be compensatory and self paying.
State policy favors off peak electricity to ease load and reduce environmental waste. Regulators want expansion of off peak choices, load management devices, and pricing options. Utilities and the public are urged to submit views by December 1, 1973, in Montpelier.
A Boston Herald-American opinion piece argues Sen Walter Mondale seeks a study commission to analyze the presidency and offer reforms. The writer contends such a move is a campaign device and warns the proposal ignores Congress's role in enlarging presidential power.
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