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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues the Ford administration weighs stripping the CIA of foreign political duties and restoring it to pure intelligence gathering. It notes past CIA involvement in coups and assassinations, citing Chile in 1973 and Portugal concerns, and says reform recognizes a fait accompli as the agency’s political days dwindle.
Vermont tourism leaders weigh Bromley Mountain plan for a green color slide through the woods as four season use. They caution against risky attractions that could undermine Vermont’s quiet image and urge respect for Act 250 environmental safeguards to protect the state’s heritage for future enjoyment.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that 2300 scientists signed a petition urging drastic cutbacks in US reactor construction as a warning. While experts’ views vary, prudence is urged due to unsolved radioactive waste disposal, unfinished safety experiments from the early 1960s, and risks of theft by terrorists.
The piece argues for slow development of nuclear tech and argues against haste in reactor construction while supporting safeguards. It cautions that a drastic cutback may not be practical amid economic recovery and potential higher bills and shortages. It also supports delaying breeder programs until safety measures are in place.
In a message to the Vermont Legislature Gov. Salmon urges a one day session to approve an emergency sales tax increase to fill a projected $9 million deficit. He would tax non residents more, avoid delaying until the 1976 session, and propose impounding state aid as an alternative. Critics say reform of property taxes and school funding is needed and warn border towns and tourism would suffer. Sen. Herbert G. Ogden, Windsor County Hartland.
Sunderland defends hunting season in a verse addressed to Rock R. Rogers. The poet argues the hunter and hound protect game, praise nature, and challenge anti hunting views. He laments the season opening, vows to clean his gun, and asserts manly tradition in rural life.
A Vermont family reads headlines on teacher strikes and college funding across the state. Reports from Bennington, Rutland, and Burlington detail salary demands, union actions, and potential college budget cuts as faculty consider strikes.
An elderly observer born in 1872 reflects on the presidency under Ford, questioning why anyone would seek such a role amid recession, inflation, and energy issues. He laments declining respect for officeholders, fears for future leadership, and recalls past admiration for political figures and public service.
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