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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
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 contends Republicans critique of sexual ethics double standards in Washington rings hollow given Lance scrutiny. It notes Senate committee praise of Lance followed by questions about a bank loan memo and possible undisclosed terms, urging renewed committee examination of Lance's multi million dollar loans and overall propriety.
The Georgian businessman Lance, using power access, persuaded Teamsters pension fund trustees to open a $23 million trust in his Georgia bank. While not illegal, the arrangement shows insensitivity to politics and possible conflicts with government interests. Doubts arise over the bank’s ability to maintain the account as Labor Department tightens controls. William Safire calls Lance a walking conflict of interest. Ribicoff’s committee should scrutinize further.
Weather outlook clouded by showers raises Bennington area risk for the reenactment parade and bicentennial events. Vermont Route 7 and Bennington beltline plans face long delays as New York and state officials discuss paths, costs, and meetings. Selectman Perrott questions a $30,000 gravel bill while town plans proceed with cautious inspection. The Washington political column notes H John Heinr 3d shifts from self funding to public financing stance, then votes against cloture on a filibuster issue.
The piece notes H. John Heinz III and two other Republican moderates Jac knit Javits and Clifford Case voting against cloture on public financing, signaling a shift toward the party's conservative wing. Howard Baker holds the party line, praised by Dick Clark for unifying the minority. The trend follows GOP defeats in 1976 and foreshadows reduced support for moderates.
A Bennington North letter argues Route 7 needs major fixes costing 5 to 10 million while promising no new road upgrades from the governor. It critiques Route 9 and 7 for repair gaps, blames the Highway Department, and warns of unchanged through town traffic. The piece shifts to a Senate politics critique, noting moderate Republicans’ loss of independence, public financing flaws, and large private money in elections.
A reader criticizes a New York Times Op Ed by a retired English teacher who laments aging and career end. The letter mocks self pity, praises Social Security staff kindness, and urges constructive hobbies like birdwatching and gardening to fill life after 65. It recalls Dr Lucretius Ross's advice and notes personal fulfillment from writing and reading.
A memo from Stu Eizenstat quotes Carter aides opposing cargo preference while Carter sides with shipping lobby. The piece alleges promises to the industry will be kept while inflation pledges are ignored, with Rafshoon and Caddell profiting and Bob Strauss urging minimal cargo preference.
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