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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1974
Page
5
The piece argues private pension plans are largely a bad bet for workers. It criticizes vesting rules, low eventual benefits, and the unfair treatment of women widows while noting many plans are insolvent or underfunded. It calls for government underwriting and honest public discussion.
A correspondent reflecting on Gerald Ford as president, expressing kinship with Ford as a former lineman and Dekes, praising him initially but then criticizing his handling of Watergate. The author argues for transparency over Nixon’s fate, condemning the coverup and urging the public to seek the full truth despite partisanship.
The column explains equity as the portion of a home you own, starting with the down payment and growing monthly as mortgage principal is repaid. Using a $25,000 loan at 7.44 percent for 25 years, payments are $184.75 with about $30 in principal first year, yielding roughly $360 equity plus $1,860 interest deduction. Mr Hoisington, former Vermont Realtor board president, invites readers to HOILINGTON P REALTY at 489 Main St. for questions or visits.
A reader responds to Ronald Atkins, praising Tuttle's softball team for playing two games Aug 29 despite Greene's Oil absence and commends coach Butch Hayes for constructive conduct and leading the All-Star team to Brattleboro for two consecutive wins. The letter argues for recognizing effort and fair sportsmanship.
Barbara Callaert of Bennington critiques the softball season praising Hank Tenney for keeping order while lamenting disputes and umpire mistakes. She questions whether the sport is worth the ongoing turmoil and apologizes to Goober’s team on behalf of the games’ handling.
An American summer tale describes a house on an island with two cats joined by guests and their three cats, then fleas in the car. Mosquitoes bite in July, Japanese beetles attack roses, and pests menace garden and home as wealthy boat owners inflate lobster prices to 3.35 a pound.
A reflective account details giving up the beach in late July due to aggressive beach traffic and ruinedIC motorists. The writer recalls watching TV and radio chatter about nude sunbathing, noting rising costs, car woes, and spoiled appetites as summer wanes. Frequent mentions of New York figures, vacations, and regional travel paint a nostalgic portrait of a season fading into autumn.
A 26 car cattle train carrying emaciated western cattle derailed near Hoosick after a hot box, killing several cattle and injuring others. The incident highlights risky transport conditions and farm-to-rail logistics in the era of western cattle shipments.
Opinion notes billions in foreign money flowing into the United States as the dollar devalues. It contrasts past American investments abroad totaling 96 billion dollars with current buying power. The piece asserts America is now a good buy for foreign investors seeking value and growth opportunities.
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