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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The editorial argues that President Carter faces a public hesitant to back energy overhaul and that his belief in a people powered approach falters as poll data show limited understanding of oil imports and energy economics. It calls for a clear, agreed energy policy after congressional fights and notes the need to strengthen the program beyond its original form.
James E. Hayes of Boston criticizes a New York Times air bag editorial, arguing three point belts save lives and noting insurance and regulatory issues. He cites Calspan data, calls for contributory negligence for unbelted drivers, and urges law enforcement rather than new gadgets. He questions DOT cost forecasts and favors existing belt laws.
In Middlebury, economist Robert Heilbroner argues capitalism will drift toward a planning-led state as government expands into business. He foresees inflation, social unrest, and a shift from private goods to security during the next 25 to 50 years, with a rise of power brokers and new elites.
The Sunderland selectmen reveal to President Carter their experience with Economic Development Administration grants. They were told they could receive up to $950,000 and traveled to Montpelier at town expense. The letter notes 18,000 acres of National Forest land within the town, the loss of timber income, a small tax base, and a new elementary school that faced structural problems amid prolonged litigation.
Sunderland town officials recount costly efforts to secure EDA grants to repair roads and fund a modest town office building. After fast timelines, hearings, and multipage plans, federal reshuffle leaves only 196000. They urge possible further adjustment and top consideration for additional funds. Named officials Mildred K Fersh Clyde A Dunlap Earle H Hill Howard Moberg Martin J Cummings.
Stage gossip notes a performer bragging to a colleague about holding patrons spellbound during a show while a friend replies with a witty remark. The item reflects light entertainment columns from Family Weekly.
In this humorous piece a New York reader contrasts pastoral longing with a city life. A city friend recounts an ill fated Oregon wilderness camping trip filled with misadventures from gear mishaps to poison sumac and a bear stealing toilet paper. He quips about white socks and money.
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