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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece critiques Carter's welfare reform plan, arguing it lacks a simple cost-saving solution and risks being ineffective or deceitful. It notes congressional pushback, including Moynihan and Long backing a $1 billion two-stage relief, while warning against punitive policies and ignoring broader social fixes like full employment. It also touches on Congress's immunity era and a 12,900 pay rise for lawmakers, concluding reform requires more than harsher enforcement.
Naturalist Ronald Rood releases Possums in the Parking Lot from Simon and Schuster. The 10th adult title covers diverse wildlife from mantises to alligators with humor, accuracy, and advice on feeding mushrooms, attracting birds, and sustaining wildlife near homes.
A vintage Washington reminiscence recalls Calvin Coolidge in 1927 dictating a ten word statement that he would not run in 1928. Everett Sanders arranged a noon release as reporters waited in the press shack, amid questions about a third term and a nation nearing the Great Crash.
The Banner publishes an open letter to Bennington citizens detailing the purpose of the proposed landfill ordinance and outlining key points for the upcoming hearing. The writer emphasizes environmental and community considerations driving enactment and invites public engagement at the hearing.
A towns' ordinance would limit who may dump at Bennington Landfill and set fair-use charges. The proposal seeks enforcement, staffing, and compliance with state and federal standards to prevent unauthorized dumping and ensure equitable fees.
To the Editor of The Banner July 19 a Burlington bluegrass group Pine Island performed at Willow Park for United Cerebral Palsy scholarship funds. Gratitude extended to Marc Long Parks and Recreation Director and local sponsors Fairdale Farms Evans News Lafayette Electronics Atkins Gould Jewelers Tony and Eileen Zazzaro and Bennington Lions Club. Proceeds aid William Kehoe and other cerebral palsy youths attending college. United Cerebral Palsy of Vermont Inc Hyde Park.
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