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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1973
Page
5
Charles J. Mintrone of 250 BenMont Ave reflects on zoning bylaws and conflicts of interest in Bennington. He cites stop work orders tied to Paul Bohne III, accuses political pressure of hindering business, and urges separation of politics from commerce in a dated community debate.
A letter to the editor praises Central Vermont Public Service Corp for reverting from postcard to letter billing, arguing postcard billing invaded privacy. The writer commends the move and suggests a public announcement, signed by Charles G. Bennett of Colonial Garden Apartments.
A reader praises extensive coverage of a major international motorcycle event held in the country. The letter commends photography and asks for continued strong reporting. Includes address 243 Depot St and notes letters to the column are welcome with a 200 word limit.
A Windsor reader asks how widespread the weekend shut out of native visitors is at state parks. He notes first come and no vacancy signs favor vacationing foreigners and urges reports with park names dates and details to consider potential regulation changes.
In Chittenden County court David MacCracken, 35, testified he did not give Katherine Humphries, 18, little white pills to force her to Detroit. His account was supported by his wife and two neighbors, while other witnesses vouched for his good local record.
In 1513 Vasco Nunez de Balboa becomes the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panama. The event marks a major geographic discovery and widening of exploration by Spain.
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees decided to keep in state and non resident tuition unchanged for next year and cap the 1975 fiscal year spending at 4.8 million as urged by Gov Salmon. The board backed a 300 thousand dollar state request for Community College of Vermont while governor recommended 150 thousand. Priorities include Lyndon Castleton and Johnson college construction. Provost Dr Robert Babcock will take a terminal leave starting Jan 1 but will be a board consultant for a year at about 22500 salary.
Martha Abbott announced she will resign as chair of the Liberty Union party effective Sept. 30 to join VISTA on the Low Income Advocacy Council. She cited VISTA’s federal status prohibiting partisan activity and noted an Oct. 21 Burlington meeting to discuss a successor.
Albany witnesses accuse police of tipping off drug dealers, shielding after hours clubs, and accepting contributions to the Democratic party as a condition for promotions. Pimp William Williams and former narcotics head testify to corruption and investigations being hampered. Sgt. William Massad resigns from the force amid the hearings.
Berkshire officials report Pittsfield bypass would reduce annual accidents by hundreds as Commissioner Bruce M. Campbell frames highway safety as the primary goal. A Lenox press briefing follows a Pittsfield accident rate that has risen 65 percent in seven years. The health figures show Berkshire County with 11,409 adults aged over 25 lacking more than five to seven years of schooling, 13.6 percent of the local population. Nationwide 19 million adults are illiterate or functionally illiterate. Additional state data show 965 adults in Berkshire with less than one year of schooling, 1,674 with one to four years, and 8,770 with five to seven years.
NORTH ADAMS. Dr George A Malnati will not provide quarters for stray pets after Jan 1 1974 leaving the city without a dog pound. He cites risk of infecting his other patients with unknown diseases from strays. Mayor Bianco says he will hand the issue to the Board of Health for handling.
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