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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A New York Times analysis notes housing experts favor a flexible Carter approach blending subsidies and new construction. Urban planner Harold Bell proposes urban homeowner incentives including a $10,000 grant and 6 percent federal subsidy to spur middle class relocation to cities. The piece also highlights Carter sending daughter Amy to public school, provoking debates about Washington’s schools and city life.
In a national discussion on youth unemployment, Carter planners propose a three tier approach. A National Youth Service Program would place 16 to 22 year olds in community projects with wages near minimum and a $1,000 educational entitlement. A private apprenticeship system would use wage subsidies to train youths in shortages like auto mechanics and cabinet making. A Comprehensive Work Study program would fuse classroom and work, with schools placing students in jobs that reinforce study. A federal agency would coordinate these programs, delegating to states and municipalities for implementation.
Burlington Free Press notes a projected framework of youth programs with 500000 youths yearly in National Youth Service and 500000 new apprenticeships, plus work-study. Edelman and colleagues estimate about 8.5 billion dollars in annual cost, minus 2 billion already spent, yielding a net 6.5 billion in new expenditures. The piece underscores the magnitude of Carter's task to address youth unemployment comprehensively.
A reflective piece urges caution with wild animals and domestic pets. It recounts incidents with a bear cub, elk, and wildlife encounters, stressing fear of humans as essential for survival. The writer notes dangers from familiarized wildlife and warns against feeding or approaching wild creatures. Washington responds with a college education defense, arguing against the notion of overeducation.
Tom Braden argues colleges expanded to meet postwar demand and now face zero population growth and inflation. He says boards leaned into stock investments and insulated buildings, yet a true education should be about thinking, curiosity, and values, not money. The piece quotes Aristotle on education and life from Braden’s critique.
The piece notes a price hike for popular candy bars from 15 to 20 cents, with some brands like Her shey's adding slight weight to justify the extra nickel. It suggests popular bars may even reach a quarter in some locations and mentions past holds at 15 cents for about a year.
A historical note explains a nickel bite price rise driven by cocoa costs doubling in a year. Sugar remains cheap, but cocoa beans push up chocolate prices, benefiting Ghana as the leading producer while consumers bear the bite impact on each bar.
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