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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1977
Page
5
A 1977 column argues that modern prudes overreact to four letter words and that language should remain spontaneous. It notes dictionaries and groups like the Boy Scouts of America pushing to rename as Scouting USA, criticizing bowdlerizing trends and the effort to sanitize speech in the 1970s.
The Bennington Hosiery Co. workers quit after manager Edward W. Dewey says a 15 percent wage rise is not feasible now. Other briefs note perfect attendance at Bennington Graded School, business changes at Hotel Putnam Barber Shop, a deer-killing setback at Thompson's Game Farm, and a barroom break-in at the American Legion. Political commentary cites Gerald Ford predicting inflation and criticising Carter's budget and Congress, forecasting rising costs and economic tension.
Ford signals potential run for president as he discusses the economy and leadership during a reporters’ session. Voter sentiment shows concern over inflation and unemployment, with conservatives rallying around cautious spending. Notes on recent political and historical events accompany the report.
The world is divided into givers and takers with the takers eating better yet the givers sleeping better. Prices have to be marked down after Christmas, reflecting widespread financial strain as observed in the Burlington Free Press.
Bennington Bookshop promotes The World Almanac and The People’s Almanac as handy reference works updated yearly. The World Almanac offers quick fact lookup with a front index and covers events from last year including the Olympics. The People’s Almanac combines hard facts with readable commentary for curious readers. Susan Hoffman, Book Department Manager, notes the books are available in large paperback.
A Bennington reader denounces a few selfish parents at Willow Park Easter Egg Hunt for pushing and grabbing eggs from younger children. The letter thanks Price Chopper staff and volunteers, and urges better behavior next year while noting appreciation for organizers and children left empty handed.
ANN S. CARACCIOLA reports that the Loyal Legislative Women near the end of the legislative session celebrate their volunteers. They have knitted 14 afghans for Vermont Veterans Home and supplied socks caps scarves mittens and sweaters to nursing homes foster homes and state institutions. The president reflects on the groups widespread voluntary service and asks the public to recognize their daily work.
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