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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Legislature held a special session but failed to raise the sales tax or approve budget cuts, fueling a public row with Governor Salmon who warned of fiscal danger. The dispute centers on spending cuts and tax measures, with political overtones shaping the next steps.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra board records sorrow at the death of founder and longtime director Dr. Alan Carter. It notes his outstanding leadership shaped Vermonters cultural appreciation and extends sympathy to Mrs. Carter and his family. Everett C Bailey, Chairman, Middlebury.
Ellen G Knapp reports on the Off Site Committee findings and a heated response by Harrington. Moe and Pelkie dominate Curriculum Committee actions, pushing to curb the Bennington Boys and Mt Anthony Girls Programs. Knapp warns the programs may be killed on the upcoming board agenda and urges strong, wise leadership to save the programs and the students.
An ancient bond formed as prehistoric humans tamed dogs for hunt and work. The piece notes a 14,000 year old dog jawbone found in Irak, outlines dog roles from hunting to sledding, and recalls a boyhood dog and a logger Pete and his loyal mongrel. It ends with reflections on loyalty and a brief political aside about President Ford and inflation.
Tom Braden argues that monetary policy will not curb inflation and energy action is stalled. He cites Galbraith on price controls, notes liberal Democrats avoid testing theories, and highlights calls for drastic energy investment between 300 and 500 billion dollars to near independence by 1985. He criticizes Congress and the administration for inaction amid looming crises.
Guest editorial argues Connecticut’s legal gambling shift invites organized crime and tax evasion. It cites a New York Times police probe linking jai alai developers to payoffs and corrupt records, including a 200000 payoff to a late official. The piece suggests the state’s embrace of gambling has backfired, leaving it stained by underworld links and political payoffs.
In an excerpt from Great American Wit, George W. Peck mocks screw top fruit jars. He imagines lawmakers punishing their manufacture to Chicago, detailing a housewife’s futile attempt to open a stubborn jar while her husband returns home irritated.
An old man battles a stubborn jar lid in the kitchen. A jabbed thumb, kerosene, and a jackhammer produce broken glass and spilt juice, yet the family gathers for supper. A boy warns he does not want strawberries pickled in kerosene, ending the scene with a wry note.
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