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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Senate leader Robert Byrd backs the concept of Carter's energy plan but warns it will stall other major reforms. Welfare reform and health care cost controls face postponement into next year as Congress remains mired in procedural delays and internal conflicts over leadership and priorities.
Governor Hugh Carey on a visit to Ireland denounces IRA murderers and their US backers. He proposes renaming IRA wings to expose their aims, arguing US sympathy stems from romantic myths. He asserts both the IRA and its supporters deserve no backing, in Dublin and abroad.
Vermont buyers confront high costs from construction to operating expenses as national housing starts rise to 2 million. Few can meet the $30,000 starter home or $50,000 new-home price while energy costs climb. Mobile and pre built housing emerge as affordable options, yet loan rules and lumber choices complicate financing.
Editor notes turmoil in Bennington with unresolved teacher board pact. custodian union status unclear. Mt Anthony teachers content for now but budget approval pending. public works displeased with town manager policy. police wary of joining town employees union. situation remains fluid and uncertain.
Vermont Superior Judge Hilton H. Dier Jr. reads Law Day remarks praising law as the cement that holds free society together. He warns law alone cannot fix social ills and calls judges, lawyers, and citizens to renew commitment to equality and justice under law.
The writer praises Jimmy Carter for addressing Congress honestly about the energy crisis, commending his disciplined leadership, factual presentation, and willingness to risk popularity. The piece contrasts Carter with predecessors who would deny or dodge crisis and notes some commentators criticizing the President.
Opinion piece praising Carter for steady leadership and foreign policy moves. Highlights his unifying moral stance, Africa stance against Cuban intervention, and support for arms control. Warns Congress to back energy program or risk demoralizing the public. Encourages public pressure on lawmakers.
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