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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial recalls Otto Kerner’s 1968 commission on urban riots and its prophecy of two separate societies if America fails to open opportunity. Notes the commission urged both improving ghetto life and creating integrated housing and jobs for minorities, a plan largely unacted upon.
The piece argues the busing dispute deepens racial divides in Boston and warns that continued polarization threatens democracy. It urges concrete steps including passage of a $5.3 billion public works bill for revenue sharing and a political consensus on housing and employment to reduce ghettos and prevent further social fracture.
A critique of journalism's credibility as reporters become part of the wealthier class. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein face scrutiny for their Watergate book profits while Barbara Walters signs a one million dollar yearly deal, shifting the line between news and show business.
A Mt Anthony Board budget committee meeting is set to craft a third proposal amid debate over influential names and minority viewpoints. The writer urges open minds, warns some seek a preferred superintendent choice, notes the burden of high living costs, and cites the broadened curriculum as a dollars challenge.
In mid April the mountain shows early signs of spring with maples and willows budding while the valley greens ahead. Garden plans turn to planting as couples start turning soil and sowing seeds, hoping for a harvest, amid concern over rising store prices and need for price enforcement. Birds arrive in numbers, with bluebirds nesting near the Reinholds as other species visit the yard.
The piece notes scarce discussion of energy amid a national campaign. It cites William Simon warning of worsening oil reliance, critiques Udall for dropping energy talk, cites Carter’s stance on nuclear, Jackson and Humphrey positions, and discusses tradeoffs among nuclear, coal, and conservation. It highlights Kaiporowits cancellation and calls for national conservation efforts.
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