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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1975
Page
7
Dear House Doctor: I worry about a smooth concrete porch step that is slippery. The suggested fix is to attach non skid treads or tape to the surface. Tape offers flexible lengths, can be applied parallel to an edge or diagonally, and provides a safer finish without chiseling or repainting.
University of Connecticut economist William A. McEachern argues that high taxes do not inherently push firms away or deter location. tax incentives often have little effect compared with labor costs and other factors. He notes that mobile industries may relocate if taxes are notably punitive, but in general taxes are a minor consideration next to wages, capital, and total operating costs.
Property transfers recorded in Bennington town clerk office list six transactions from Oct 14 to Oct 24. Names include Goldie G Andrews, Gerald S MacJarrett, Gail L MacJarrett, Elsie L Comar estate, William W Bolton, Diane L Bolton, Floyd W Pratt, Eleanor M Pratt, Harold E Harper, Edward B Sweet Jr, Douglas G Sweet, Daisy A Welsh, Raymond M Welsh, George H Elwell, Nancy Elwell, Francis B Woodward, Philip E Dwyer, Deborah L Dwyer. Prices range from 16 000 to 25 600 dollars for houses lots and a residence on Cyr Court and Saw Mill Road. A separate caution urges avoiding direct perfume on clothes due to alcohol content risking stains on fabrics.
Gus Muggenthaller appointed economic development specialist for southern Vermont. One of three funded by the federal Economic Development Administration, he serves Bennington Rutland Windham and Windsor Counties. Based at Rutland Regional Planning Commission, contact through Bennington County Regional Commission. Will assist local officials and coordinate with the southern Vermont economic development district once formed.
A Consumer Product Safety Commission survey reports about 32,000 people treated in U S. emergency rooms last year for injuries from carbonated soft drink bottles. Most injuries were caused by bottle explosions.
A study shows Bennington County residents receive 29 percent of their income from government checks and benefits with Washington supplying 16 percent and state local governments 13 percent. Nationally 29 percent comes from government, higher than 24 percent in 1971, while districts like the District of Columbia report 62 percent and Connecticut 22 percent. The analysis notes rising government roles and concerns over mandated commitments.
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