Route 7 proposals debated in Vermont letters to editor
A reader defends an express Route 7 plan arguing it aligns with energy goals and cautions against multi lane upgrades. He contends straightaways waste money, cites deer risk, supports rail travel, and notes wood used for highway construction is minimal and not diverted from fuel use.
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The
Banner
Rutland Herald
Karl Chapman
South Wallingford
Michael Strauss
Vermont
Danby
Bennington
Arlington
Shaftsbury
New York
New Jersey
Garden State Parkway
Massachusetts Turnpike
Salem
N.Y
Dorset
Ruperts
Green Mountains
Canal sellout fear drives nationwide anti-Panama giveaway letter
A reader to The Banner condemns a proposed Panama Canal giveaway by Peanut Puss Carter as a massive national betrayal to a communist dictator. The letter attacks taxes funding the plan, warns of risk to national assets, and urges mass letters opposing the president.
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Panama Canal
Peanut Puss Carter
Americas
California
Kansas
Peanut
America
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Express Route 7 proposal outlined by Vermont writer
Michael Strauss argues for building a new express Route 7 highway while preserving the old right of way. He cites benefits like tourism, jobs, safer travel, and reduced unemployment, urging alignment with federal funds already available for the Bennington Arlington stretch. He emphasizes ecology, sensible planning, and keeping Vermonters’ future in state growth.
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Vermont
Commonsense on flood plains
A reflective column argues that frequent floods stem from obliterating natural flood absorbers. It urges preserving swamps and floodplains, relocating buildings, and limiting development on river edges, praising a New England commission for recommending open land preservation and floodway clearance. It also notes urban riverfront zoning and warns against shopping centers in flood zones.
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New England River Basins Commission
Brattleboro
Springfield
Hartford
Mississippi River
Connecticut River
Bennington
Walloomsac River
Birth control ads urged to curb abortions, aid the poor
The Burlington Free Press argues that permitting nationwide advertising of birth control devices is essential to reduce abortions among adolescents. It contends broadcasters face criticism from antiabortion critics, cites Supreme Court support for contraceptive ads, and urges media and advertisers to act as a public good.
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General Motors
Supreme Court
Burlington Free Press
Bennington Banner Publication Details
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
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The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Bennington
Vermont
Congress Uphill Battle for Equal Opportunity on Capitol Hill
An opinion critiques Congress for racial and gender disparities in its 11,000 member and staff workforce. It highlights low Black representation and pay, uneven female wages, and the lack of Civil Service protections. Proposes a fair employment practices panel to reform hiring, but notes risks of retaliation and limited autonomy. The piece argues reform hinges on ceding hiring control to a review body.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Fair Employment’ Practices Panel
Shameful sensationalism in Son of Sam coverage
The Christian Science Monitor criticizes New York media for exploiting the Son of Sam case. It denounces sensational reporting and post capture interviews that jeopardize a fair trial, notes ethical lapses by two lawyers selling tapes, and urges responsible journalism to inform public safety without spreading unfounded rumors.
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New York City
Sam
Robert Murdock
The
Post
Morning Daily News
U.S
Big Apple
American Bar Association
David R. Berkowitz
New York Bar Association
State Supreme Court
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Tip” O’neill Jr
New York Times Magazine
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D-Mini
Dick Mader
Gillette, Wyo
Aan
Bennington Commission
Mount Anthony Union High School
Planning Commission
Washington
Tom Braden
Spiro Agnew
Bennington Banner
Scofflaw
Christian Science Monitor
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