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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Maryland first to require underground installation of nearly all future utility wires. Vermont may follow. Massachusetts tests a 2 percent surcharge to fund underground distribution lines. The piece argues long term benefits include reduced maintenance and blight, with scenic and safety gains cited for tourism and aviation.
On the eve of Clement Haynsworth's Supreme Court confirmation hearings a major ethics dispute unfolds. The piece argues that while no illegal acts are proven, Haynsworth displayed clear ethical lapses, notably retaining a large investment that risked conflicts of interest for seven years. The author contrasts with Fortas, noting not all legal actions align with ethics and criticizing Rehnquist's reading of Canon 26.
A detailed diary of a seasonal walk in Searsburg highlights a woodsy trek with Roy Hipple, a retired forest ranger, and friends. The outing reveals rare plants, birds like red crossbills, a broad winged hawk, and a fox misidentification, ending at Somerset Dam with local custodian Frank Harrison. The writer notes fresh wildlife sighting thrills and a renewed curiosity about nature.
In a three way bid for Senate leadership, Howard Baker of Tennessee challenges Republican frontrunner Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania and old guard Roman Hruska of Nebraska. Baker appeals to Southern conservatives with youth and TV appeal, while Scott argues for a majority behind the leader. The race could shift with party dynamics, Nixon era sentiments, and seniority norms shaping potential outcomes.
Vermont's sales tax draws daily headlines as lawmakers fret over its impact and revenue. In two months the tax yielded 27 percent of an expected nine point three million, sparking political debate. Democrats defend gains while Republicans push prosperity angles. Lawmakers fear repeating 1969 focus, urging action on land use statewide planning and environmental health safety and hydro state reform. They warn against another extended tax battle at the expense of other pressing concerns.
The Springfield Union notes that heating of river water from industrial cooling, linked to nuclear plants, threatens aquatic life with small temperature rises. Britain reports faster fish growth in warm sea water from Ayrshire, suggesting future fish farming at power stations. In Oregon, utility projects test heated water for crop growth, with heated soil boosting corn height and beans germination. The article suggests technology may turn a pollution problem into a potential asset, though much remains uncertain.
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