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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Bennington planning commission focuses on a sign ordinance to curb visual clutter while balancing business freedom. Critics warn against overly rigid rules, noting heavy signage in West Main Depot Street and Washington Avenue. The piece then shifts to a bookish excerpt about Marin County life and a satire of suburban culture.
A couple named Harvey and Kate navigate living together relationships and personal reinventions. Kate seeks self realization through courses and a commune while Harvey confronts modern social rituals. The film parodies a society obsessed with consumption, status anxieties, and moral earnestness.
In Sunderland a longhaired cat named Little Monster reaches his 13th birthday, a rare gray haired teen who hunts, dodges cars, and inspires a country tale of how he was adopted. His owner notes his curious sap-tinged history and humorous habits. The piece blends affection with quirky anecdotes about this aging feline family member.
Manchester officials urge division of EDA funds between sewer extensions and school repairs to protect the grant. The piece criticizes EDA delays and rules, arguing a rushed deadline harms local action and taxpayers who fund both projects.
Editor notes Willow Park vistas near Bennington bring calm and gratitude for preserved spaces. The piece also critiques Gov Meldrim Thomson vetoing a budget for frills while awarding a contract to print Supreme Court decisions to a firm run by his sons, calling it a display of privilege in New Hampshire.
Washington columnist argues that postwar free trade gains stall amid 1970s protectionist moves. Carter shifts toward limited export imports via orderly marketing agreements, while U.S. ships seek a guaranteed 10 percent oil trade share. Article contrasts Adam Smith with modern mercantilism and notes labor unrest and political rhetoric.
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