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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1977
Page
3
The Bennington Banner prints daily except Sundays and holidays. Published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
The piece lauds Judge Frank Johnson of Alabama as a formidable candidate for FBI director, noting his civil rights record and potential to modernize the bureau. It contrasts his stance with J Edgar Hoover era biases and endorses his capacity to shift focus toward complex white collar crime and professional investigations. It also highlights local praise for the Bennington Rescue Squad and their lifesaving work, commending volunteer services and public gratitude.
Essay discusses Carter’s plan to end import subsidies by raising domestic production taxes. It argues the same penalty on domestic oil, with proceeds redirected from importers to politicians, framing the issue as wasteful government economics and invoking a sermon like Edwards. It ends noting prayers for the President, wishing better economics.
A reader from North Bennington argues New York Route 7 should be relocated rather than improved. He notes small towns got little benefit from past work and urges building a new road on a new location. A meeting at Cole Hall Shaftsbury is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday Aug 25 to detail the plan.
A reader urges clearer traffic guidance. The Boner notes confusion over the red light turn allowed where signs permit it and asks for uniform posting statewide. It also suggests adding mileage based warnings for steep grades near Woodford toward Bennington to caution truckers about gear changes.
Editor notes four Bennington Rescue Squad members Bernard Bourgenis Jam Lone and police officers Jeffrey Mattison and Thomas Crowe responded within two minutes to a Saturday emergency at the Four Squires Restaurant. They revived a woman on the way to the hospital and saved her life. Donations to support the squad are well deserved.
Reader expresses appreciation to the editor for the Battle of Bennington re-enactment and well organized parade. Thanks are extended to the committee and Bennington residents for a great weekend.
A humorous note reveals a Bible inscription reading To grandma, with the compliments of the author. The joke shifts to a board chairman quip about minutes. Separate clipping mentions a Dallas businessman urging defeat of energy committee proposals in a Wall Street Journal piece.
The writer asks for clarification on using the title architect only after state registration, noting Vermont law requires registration to call oneself an architect. He is finishing an intern period and awaiting the professional exam results, and seeks to clear up confusion. Michael P. McDonough, 3 Prospect St.
In mid August Mountain Chatter notes waning summer and hints of autumn as cool nights approach. Observations describe changing foliage, bird activity, and ripe garden produce while reflecting on canning trends and the enduring use of the hot water canner alongside modern pressure tools.
In a sharp critique of the Panama Canal treaty debate, the piece argues history reflects American gains and Panamanian grievances. It notes American control of the canal and enclave, warns of potential Panamanian backlash, and questions reliance on force versus diplomacy to resolve the dispute.
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