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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues auto makers rushed to meet a 1973 bumper standard, led by GM which announced stronger 1972 models as a head start. It cites high repair costs from low durability and alleges obsolescence incentives, condemning industry profit motives over safety. The column also muses on home canning and gardening, urging cautious preservation and celebrating domestic provisioning as a virtue.
Vermont's budget debate centers on separate funds for general, highway, and fish and game revenues. Officials warn belt tightening will continue, with highway funds steering state priorities and potential moves toward single fund accounting remaining theoretical for now.
New land developments near Stratton Mountain raise questions about water supply, sewage, waste disposal, traffic, and police needs. Winhall faces a convention center project, 400 unit vacation home plan, 600 acre housing area, and 60 unit condos while aging septic systems and limited groundwater challenge infrastructure and tax costs. Local authorities stress need for zoning, proper plans, and cooperative state enforcement to curb pollution and ensure safe growth.
Julian Hickok of Philadelphia argues that real estate tax fairness requires uniform land and improvements assessments. He explains land value comes from the land itself while improvements reflect builder Wealth. He urges equal treatment of land irrespective of improvements to prevent discriminatory taxation and to support public revenue and school funding.
Residents of North Bennington thank Bennington Selectmen for supporting the recreation program that benefited local children. Appreciation is extended to Loomis Dana, Charles Comstock, Debbie LaVigne, Scott Tinney, and others who organized and made the program possible for the town’s youngsters.
A Wall Street Journal column critiques George Meany and official labor for neglecting economic fluidity. It argues wage and price controls require productivity gains to avoid job loss, cites New York printers' wage trends, post rate threats on magazines, and notes jet printing may soon redefine newspapers and books.
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