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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Republican primary for the U.S. House seat held by Richard W. Mallary features Lt. Gov. John S. Burgess and Sen. Madeline Harwood as leading contenders. Burgess portrays himself as a moderate, while Harwood runs a costly, high‑profile campaign and positions herself as conservative.
The piece weighs the Vermont House race options noting Jeffords as the strongest Republican among three and Cain versus Welch as the clearer Democratic choices. It profiles Harwood as locally solid but Washington-ineffective, lists Democratic contenders including Diamondstone Esposito Lucenti Morrisseau and Welch, and favors Cain over Welch for the final Democratic pick.
Daniel J. Boorstin, speaking at the Bierce Library dedication at the University of Akron and reprinted in Harper's, argues for a communication method that requires no external energy, has few moving parts, minimal upkeep, works in any climate and at any hour, does not need continuous broadcasting, and imposes no physical link between broadcaster and receiver while offering static free reception and unlimited wavelengths.
The piece argues that a simple, enduring, biodegradable device free from licensing or politics is unnecessary commercialized and would never become obsolete. It ends by naming the device as a book, a four letter word symbolizing technological amnesia in modern civilizations.
A Bennington reader argues cyclists deserve traffic rights like drivers and should ride with traffic on the right. He advocates bicycle safety education, annual checks, registration, and inclusion in driver manuals. He also cites political opinions about Madeline Harwood’s congressional bid and critiques media coverage of labor funding.
A reader compliments The Banner for accurate English usage and well written articles. The letter praises the paper’s attention to detail, broad subjects, and compelling viewpoints. The author notes letters are welcome and requests signatures and addresses for publication.
A reflective guide advises families to plan careful weekend overnights in Vermont in primitive conditions. It covers rules for inclusion, safety, and fun, plus equipment checklists, food rules, and practical tips for sleeping arrangements and meal planning while highlighting simplicity over luxury.
Americans expect miracles prosperity without inflation and without war and such an economic miracle is not too much to expect if we are prepared to make the sacrifice that will prove us worthy of it. The piece argues inflation will not be slowed without pain, urges productivity growth through unemployment, warns against quick fixes, and critiques political leadership. It calls for patient reform and sustained investment rather than widespread relief measures.
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