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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont voters face a three-way Republican primary with Walter Kennedy leading opponents Harry Montague and T James Lannon while incumbent Thomas Salmon runs as Democrat, facing token challenger James Reilly. Hackett Collins back Montague as a notable cross-party alliance. November matchups loom amid a bleak economic outlook and few new supermarket openings.
Vermont sees a Republican Senate primary between Rep. Richard Mallary and attorney Charles Ross after Sen. George Aiken retires. Ross campaigns as independent and people’s spokesman, while Mallary leans on incumbency and GOP backing. Democratic Patrick Leahy seeks the nomination against Nathaniel Frothingham, promising a hard fall race in November.
Citizens prepare for a Monday hearing on whether to remove a tree along Main Street. Advocates argue trees preserve shade and town charm, while opponents claim space is needed for a parking lot or driveway.
The Falmouth Enterprise quotes a controversial sentiment on road safety and utility poles after two fatal accidents involving the same tree. It discusses public reaction and the impulse to cut the tree versus preserving infrastructure and human life.
A reader thanks sponsors, officials, and volunteers for a successful 1974 women’s softball season. Names include John Hubbard, Bob Gerity, Howard Therrien, Marian Sewell, and several umpires, managers, and spectators. The writer honors players for sportsmanship and grace in victory or defeat. IRVING FINEMAN Shaftsbury.
Gerald Raftery of Arlington defends investigative reporting on political contributions and labor links. He recalls carrying a union card, voting for Williams, and notes timing of Williams denial and Human Events appendix reference. Raftery emphasizes journalistic merit over accusations of labor baiting.
An article in the Socialist Labor Party weekly Weekly People argues capitalism shapes justice. It contrasts light Watergate sentences with harsher outcomes for the poor, citing George Jackson who died after 11 years in Soledad prison amid an alleged escape attempt.
A Vermont educator and NEA board member endorses Francis Cain for U S representative in the Democratic primary urging turnout on Sept 10. The letter notes Cain's honesty and capability and calls readers to vote with others. It also includes letters criticizing pretrial detention in NY and a critique of Ford administration PR.
A Valley News opinion argues Ford's post Nixonomics public relations show shines briefly but fails to solve inflation. It contrasts Ford's openness with Nixon's secrecy and questions the value of televised economic theatrics over immediate, honest policy actions. Franklin Roosevelt's era of expert-led policy is cited as a more authentic model for leadership.
The Trailside Country School offers a travel study program with a strong ecology focus and outdoor living. Led by director Michael Cohen and staff including Diana, the program moves from Killington to Franconia New Hampshire and Maine coast, then Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and beyond to study forestry, biology, geology, and human history with local experts.
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