Vermont Bicentennial plan may reshape state transport
The Vermont Bicentennial Commission proposed restoring Transportation 4876 as a statewide project for 1976 and 1977. If energy shortages persist, rail and water routes could become Vermont’s main travel modes and the plan might become a permanent system. The idea aims to attract tourists and help Vermonters explore the state, with a slogan You should see Vermont in 76. The column also notes energy cues from local businesses and quips about public figures and a joke about Gen Haig.
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Vermont
Washington
John Spargo
Vermont State Commission
Bennington
Water power push urged to solve energy crisis
A Letter to the Editor argues only 30 percent of US water power is used for electricity. It praises the Hoover Dam and TVA, denounces oil and space spending, and calls for immediate nationwide water power development funded by Nixon and Congress.
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Hoover Dam
Moon
Mr. Nixon
Congress
Violence in the life cycle and a fishermans view
A reader debates Bob Williams article on coon hunting and his essay The price of a raccoon coat. The writer, a fisherman, defends brutal sports as part of life, noting his growing tolerance as he ages and his preference for quieter death in fish.
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Bob Williams
Letter War Over Fishing Ethics Sparks Community Debate
Lawrence E Harrington of Bennington defends fishing life cycles while denouncing critics like Williams and The Banner for their harsh rhetoric. EDward B Keough of the Zoning Board of Adjustment clarifies a misreported statement about the Mintrone variance and affirms his voting stance.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mintrone
Edward B. Keough
Bennington Banner Publisher and Office Address
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
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The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Main Street
Bennington
Vermont
Editorial: Ford as Vice President a hopeful start
The piece praises Gerald Ford as an honest man and dignified choice for vice president noting his rejection of White House excess and his desire to restore credibility. It argues Ford’s leadership depends on Nixon’s fate, suggesting Nixon should resign to heal the nation.
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Gerald Ford
Ford
Nixon
White House
Republican Party
Richard Nixon
Bennington Bicentennial focus shifts to lasting marks
A letter from Old Bennington urges prioritizing the 1977 Sesqui legacy over a grand 1976 pageant. The writer recalls 1927 Sesqui planning, warns funds are limited, and calls for permanent monuments and markers to commemorate the bicentennial year with sustained community effort.
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Old Bennington
Shaftsbury
Bennington Area
New York
Baum
West Shaftsbury
Sam Robinson
Powers That Be
Washington
Bennington
Vermont
Uncle Sam
Montpelier
Vermont energy meeting voices cautious optimism
Vermont chamber of commerce directors held an energy crisis session with a mix of optimism and concern. They backed state led conservation programs, rail service restoration, and year round daylight saving time while noting the risk to jobs from the energy shortage. Some urged fuel rationing and trip limits, citing gas station tensions and industry fears.
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Salmon
Amtrak
Central
Vermont
Bennington
Burlington
Tom Kinley
American Automobile Association
AAA
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
New York State
Humor Forewarned Said the mother to her daughter
The ITU Review notes a humorous line about sex and housework, reflecting social attitudes. The remark frames sex as risk or burden, aligning with light satirical commentary rather than a formal report.
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Aentle
A&p
Sears
Wickes
Putnam Square
Rose Mary
Gen. Haig
PSC
Ory
Las Vegas
Tennessee Valley Power Project
Ben Vlaks
Williams
Eugene Martin
Banner
Lawrence E. Harrington
Bennington Banner
Pete Horton
Florida
Barre
Lang Cummings
Don Lyons
Agency of Development and Community Affairs
Middlebury
Woodstock
ITU Review
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