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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Democrats should back a gradual phase-out of oil price controls or risk harming the economy with a sudden decontrol. It calls for a windfall profits tax to aid consumers and fund alternative energy, warns against delaying energy development, and urges collaboration with the White House to avoid hampering economic recovery. It also notes Vermont tourism buoyed by fall foliage and the impact of traffic on local roads.
Washington column surveys gun culture, Squeaky Fromme’s failed assassination attempt, and the nation’s gun politics. It cites Katzenbach Kerner Eisenhower and others, notes rising crime, NRA influence, and calls for faster justice and stricter controls.
A letter argues against raising the sales tax in Vermont while income tax cuts are pursued and questions the Democratic party stance. The writer urges restoring the $2.4 million income tax loss and opposes higher rates for residents while visitors pay more. He notes state aid cuts and urges residents and local officials to press leaders or replace them.
The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce backs signs for Old Route 7 businesses after a reader letter. Executive Director H G Savage notes the highway department cannot issue a single large sign and urges individual business sign permissions via the Travel Information Council. He criticizes Mr DeHaan for not supporting the chamber.
A reflective column criticizes New York Citys pension system for decades of underfunding despite rising life expectancy and wages. It cites 1970s figures, notes escalating budgets under Lindsay, and warns of solvency risks and future tax pressures from bloated benefits and inflated salaries.
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