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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues a broad pardon for Vietnam war resisters and deserters would heal national wounds. It notes Carter’s Georgia background, contrasts evaders versus deserters, and claims the war itself was the initial wrong. The piece urges a blanket pardon to unite the country.
A reader from Vermont rebukes The Banner for an article by Judson Brown about the Cheese House case. The writer asserts the Cheese House Inc did not have a Pittsfield Mass store, claims possible legal action for linking their name to Mr. Rigler, disputes the description of a yellow building, and notes the building’s reported gross income and ownership details. The message mentions warrants and a Pittsfield mouse detail.
A letter from Jean C. Russell requests a retraction and apology for a reporting error about The Cheese House Inc. The note outlines the history of the cheese shaped stores, changes by the Pelletiers, and foreclosure actions linked to The Cheese House. The Banner could not confirm felony arrest warrants for Douglas Rigler.
The article surveys lead’s history and hazards from pipes to pottery. It notes Rome’s lead usage, glaze risks, and how air and acids affect lead in water. It warns washing pipes, avoiding pewter and lead-glazed ware, and details acute and chronic poisoning symptoms and susceptibility, especially in women.
Editor notes local gatherings between now and Christmas offer peaceful pauses. Mt. Anthony schools host concerts. 4-H Drama Club performs Dec 17. Bennington Museum free open house. Park-McCullough House events. sleigh rides at Merck Forest Rupert. Merck Forest group supplied trees, local merchants displayed them with festive spirit.
A reader reflects on changing U S schooling, contrasting early access to advanced algebra in third grade with remedial reading in college and asking what future generations will tell their children about sacrifices in learning.
Letter to The Banner argues McDonalds openings threaten rural Vermont charm and federal grants aiding historic mills. The writer says communities should favor preserving landmarks like The Mill and The Old Tavern over neon fast food chains. He urges Walker Kimball to locate elsewhere. laments nationwide fast food spread.
The joint committee backed by energy interests grew into a powerful body, shaping nuclear policy and sidelining other energy programs. Critics warn it stifles debate and risks weapons proliferation, while reformers seek to abolish or study it amid shrinking nuclear orders and rising costs.
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