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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorials argue the Argo Merchant grounded off Nantucket due to greed either from an attempt to save time or to secure an insurance claim. The piece links Liberia flags of convenience, urges stricter U.S. tanker standards, and questions drilling near Georges Bank versus pipeline safety amid coastal conservation concerns.
A reader recounts a grocery store overheard exchange about cold weather, oil prices, taxes, and welfare. SEVCA notes many Vermonters face hardship and that the poor largely desire work, but rural Vermont offers too few jobs.
The writer argues low-cost housing is scarce and utilities costly, with limited public transport forcing car dependence. Unemployment in Vermont runs high, especially 11 percent in Springfield, leaving 17 500 to 20 000 job seekers in the state. Federal funds should target rural housing and transport to spur jobs and long term poverty relief. Faith Pepe of Southeastern Vermont Community Action signs.
A federal CETA funded plan aimed to provide 2000 cords of firewood to aid low income households, but only a fraction arrived, with Bennington receiving about 25 cords. Officials defended the project citing trained workers and ground timber, while locals criticized central management and warned of cold winter. Supporters argue economic waste and mismanagement in Montpelier.
Tom Braden condemns political bribery linked to Tongsun Park and Korean influence, naming Brademas McFall Hanna as recipients of funds. He criticizes Congress and praises Common Cause for outraged action, warning of further disclosures and political fallout.
A reflective column extols poetry's language and craft while critiquing moderns. It praises ee cummings for playful images and laments over ornament and word music. The piece praises Edwin Arlington Robinson and David Morton for their lyrical craftsmanship and notes memorable lines about April, time, breath, and stars.
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