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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues that job quantity matters less than job meaning, citing alienation among blue collar workers, a GM strike, and the Work in America study. It highlights production reforms used in Europe such as team production and worker self management, noting higher productivity and satisfaction. Calls for federal support and presidential leadership to foster workplace reforms.
The Vermont Legislature pushes repeal of Blue Laws but adds a requirement that stores subject to unit pricing over $500000 yearly close on Sundays. The piece criticizes the measure as absurd state meddling and questions its constitutional viability and cost to consumers.
A Bennington reader argues teachers regularly give extra time beyond school hours, helping students with dedication and without overtime pay. The letter defends raises, contrasting substitutes’ easier roles and praising teachers for earning every penny and deserving higher pay.
To the Editor of The Banner a letter argues one man lacks right to kill any animal and links the death of Snoopy to Vermonters. The writer cites respect for life property and people and calls out parental and owner responsibility amid local official inaction.
A Bennington congregation thanks a Saturday paper for detailing abuses against Jehovah's Witnesses in Malawi East Africa. The letter defends enforcing leash laws and criticizes dog killing while urging accountability of dog owners and authorities. Signed by Elders and several members including George Davis and Clarence E Barrows.
A letter from Maurice W. Matteson of Arlington claims a well regarded neighbor killed a dog accused of preying on chickens and a rabbit. He asserts the killer acted after a two week period of theft and destruction and cites sighting of a husky with a chicken near Route 313.
A Mid Vermont column argues the pattern of institutionalization in work and life, criticizing welfare recipients, job seekers, businessmen, professors, and national press for relying on systems. It promotes private initiative and imagination as the cure, citing a neighbor’s teen choosing activity over staying indoors.
RSVP advisory council members and staff express deep sadness at Victor Bennett’s loss and extend sympathy to his wife and family. His belief in people, joy in helping others, sincerity and humor, plus organizational skill and imagination will influence United Counseling Service’s work. Signed by Joseph Lopiccolo, Margaretta van R. Schuyler, Doris Gable, and Margaret Stratton.
The piece portrays Jimmy Carter as a compelling, popular candidate who transcends party lines, facing tough audiences in Washington and New York. It notes his wide reading, measured stances on amnesty, and ability to attract voters across ideologies, while comparing him to Kennedy's emergence and contrasting him with Henry Jackson.
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