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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1974
Page
5
Harold J. Wiegand reprints a Philadelphia Inquirer piece praising Wilbur Mills for boosting senior citizens, challenging retirement norms, and restoring morale. The author argues Mills’ escapade and his Ways and Means leadership highlight a national focus on domestic issues and a potential reelection, noting Arkansas’ skeptical yet loyal electorate.
John Woodward, son of Walter Woodward, captured a six foot wing span American eagle behind Burgess Road and shows it at Thurber's Garage. The year old bird drew attention while a Humor Fair news item and a domestic gag about socks and a promised coat appeared from Family Weekly.
The village gathers for a Bennington Elks Halloween event with Ernest Murray Orchestra, card games, and a big turnout expected. Parade roles and Boy Scout charter ceremonies are noted, plus a school district meeting on withdrawal and a pollution concern from Vermont Tissue Paper Co. Inc. Residents reflect on rapid history turnover and shifting public memory in a Washington opinion piece.
A reflective essay argues that modern life rushes past without memory or context. It questions the meaning of landmark figures and events from McGovern to Manson, urging readers to recall history amid speed, not drift in trivia.
MIT economist Paul Samuelson warns against aggressive policy cuts while inflation and unemployment stay stubbornly high. Earl L. Butz notes a national drop in farm numbers due to increased capital and mechanization, as printed in The New Englander, with Harvard nutritionist Jean Mayer contrasting American and Chinese dietary needs.
A Washington Post reader describes two banks denying credit due to a misfiled Credit Bureau report. She and her husband found seven erroneous entries tied to their common name, causing humiliation and potential loss of custody rights for their adopted daughter. She urges checks by all with common names and criticizes the seven to ten day correction window.
An escrow account holds money for future debt payments such as hazard insurance and property taxes. Yearly, costs are estimated and divided into monthly payments, which may rise due to higher tax or insurance rates, higher assessed value, or a deficit in the escrow fund. Mr Hoisington, past President of the Vermont Association of Realtor Boards, offers guidance. Contact HOISINGTON REALTY, 489 Main St. Phone: 442-8337.
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