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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1975
Page
4
Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 dated September 10 1975 announces standard edition distribution and office details for readers and staff.
Editorial commends Congress for limiting presidential control of state papers and supports the Justice Department stance that Nixon cannot be trusted custodian of his records. It contrasts Ford's pardon and Nixon's obstruction, praising Levi's leadership and insisting the public deserves an unfiltered view of the administration's papers.
A panel of 186 leading scientists including 18 Nobel laureates denounces astrology as charlatans while noting a rise in astrology courses in U.S. colleges. Berkshire Community College offers such classes with no academic credit, highlighting how astrology gains legitimacy despite lacking scientific basis.
A Berkshire Eagle opinion piece notes expanding public interest in mysticism and the occult as religion falters and technology spawns new problems. It recalls H. L. Mencken’s provocative view on faith healing and quackery and suggests a harsh test for those who rely on astral calculations to navigate life.
The Cape Codder comments on New York City near bankruptcy due to public payrolls. Cites a New York Times story of a bus driver with 20 years service at 50 retiring on a 15 600 pension after 13 000 salary last year, plus overtime. Warns pension schemes shift current promises to future taxpayers and will swamp municipalities. promises easy payoffs until a reckoning day.
The Wall Street Journal notes Massachusetts has underfunded pension contributions while employees pay 5 percent, forcing annual appropriations. It estimates about 275 million dollars will be needed next year to cover promised pensions, amid wider financial concerns including potential New York bankruptcy and high salaries in sports.
In the Sept 5 Banner front page a circa 1911 photo shows a man with an umbrella on a bench. Marion Frazer Martin of Woodford identifies the scene as likely on the Taft family farm near Brooklyn Bridge, noting picnics and memories from that era.
To the Editor and readers in Dorset and Rupert the annual Dorset Nursing Association fund drive is now on. Alexander T Baldwin asks everyone to contribute generously to this great and worthy organization.
A columnist notes a satirical prospect of turning newsprint into food. The piece jokes about recipes mixing columns and political items, while highlighting social realities faced by Boston children. Steven C. Rice, a Vermont education student, adds commentary on serious urban issues.
Congress resumes after a month recess with battles looming over the 1975 Education Appropriations bill and the President’s energy and oil price control vetoes. Vermont’s James Jeffords moves offices and plans energy efficiency amendments while Sen. Leahy’s interns critique federal bureaucracy.
A two part essay recalls Ira Allen a Vermont treasurer surveyor general and council member who influenced statehood actions through clever diplomacy and risky ventures. It charts his debt battles prison years and pledge to found the University of Vermont later repaid by his family.
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