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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
4
Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The brief notice lists the newspaper’s publication frequency and office address for readers and advertisers.
The piece argues New England lacks ownership of Georges Bank oil but seeks strong protections for fishing and tourism. It critiques oil industry pressure to weaken rules, notes interior secretary Andrus shifting stance under Northeastern lawmakers, and urges federal safeguards to ensure competition and regional benefit before Georges Bank lease sales proceed.
A Bennington Recycling Committee backed by the Redemption Center on Pleasant Street urges residents to add old newspapers bottles and cans to local recycling. The effort saves landfill space lowers tax costs and boosts funding for educational programs. The center reports rising paper values and improved sorting by youth workers and volunteers.
Jody Powell, the president's press secretary, expressed sympathy for farmers and shared a Georgia childhood memory of selling cantaloupes cheaply. He noted Carter did not meet with strike leaders as proposed parity plans threaten food prices. The piece argues for pragmatic diplomacy with Russia on grain sales.
Editor notes the emotional response to John Hubbard’s piece on MAU basketball and the Mt. Anthony Union School District fan fervor. Friction over district issues contrasts with shared cheers for the team on Friday nights, and late night celebrations echo the program’s impact.
A reader to The Banner defends Mr Bailey over a parking space dispute alleging memory lapses by Bailey. The letter claims he was asked to move to clear snow from an eight hour period and disputes Bailey’s account of events.
Bennington letters criticizes Mr Bailey for an alleged Dunkin Donuts caper and lauds parking lot costs to small merchants. The writer urges fair dealing, noting maintenance, snow removal, and tax effects of prime locations while asking locals to discuss the headaches of offering free customer parking.
Oldcastle Theatre Company thanks audiences for Blithe Spirit success but reports a $300 loss despite high ticket sales. Fundraising continues to hit a $2,000 goal as plans include The Glass Menagerie, 50s musicals, workshops, apprenticeships, children's theater, and a spring summer season.
Tom Braden argues that American voters are practical and conservative about liberal gains. He questions how poll trends define conservatism, noting support for Social Security, minimum wage, and civil rights as landmarks of liberal policy. He asserts liberals and conservatives both seek effectiveness, not rigid labels.
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