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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
4
The Bicentennial Year Reflections and New Energy Leaders
The piece reviews the 1976 US Bicentennial's high points and excesses, notes Bennington's upcoming 200th anniversary events requiring planning and local cooperation, and discusses Carter era energy policy hopes. It highlights James R. Schlesinger as energy czar prospect, Sorensen as CIA head, Califano’s HEW leadership, and the need for coherent national energy policy and strong top-level support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Chamber of Commerce
Bennington Board of Selectmen
James R. Schlesinger
Nixon
Ford
Atomic Energy Commission
CIA
Defense
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Schlesinger
Department of Energy and Resources
Persian Gulf
James Schlesinger
Pentagon
Theodore Sorensen
John Kennedy
Sorensen
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Johnson
Joseph Califano
Califano
Springfield town faces timely municipal power push
The Springfield project is praised as Vermont legislators watch Sherrill New York’s 1250 population adopt a municipal hydro system with reduced electric rates. A Times report notes a 435 dollar yearly saving per household, while local voices urge prudent policy against private power influence and drinking incidents at Mt Anthony. Malvine Cole Stratton Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New York
Sherrill
New York Times
Syracuse
Vermont
Massena
St. Lawrence
Raytheon to Review Sparrow Missiles Contract Worth 82 Million
The Pentagon awarded an 82 million contract for Sparrow air to air missile development and then selected Raytheon to evaluate the weapon they built. Critics say choosing the contractor to assess its own product risks independence and raises procurement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Raytheon Co
Fox
Raytheon
Vermont reads to Rep Silver on nuclear waste disposal
The writer dated December 22 1976 objects to Vermont being a dumping ground for nuclear waste. He urges Vermont to oppose dumping while supporting higher and safer standards for nuclear power, addressing Rep Michael Silver and a Christian Science Monitor article from December 21 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Silver
Vermont
U.S
Christian Science Monitor
Protect Vermont From Nuclear Waste Dump Plan
Vermont residents voice strong opposition to burial of nuclear wastes in state citing risk to forests, streams, and watersheds feeding the Hudson and Connecticut rivers. They urge policy shift to reduce reliance on nuclear energy and demand safe elimination standards. Katrina Francesca Martin Woodford signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
National Forest
Green Mountains
Hudson
Connecticut
Else’s Yard
Christmas Reflections From Skylark Column 1976
The writer recalls loneliness of past Christmases in Cincinnati and travels with ballet and skating troupes. Family plans for the holiday near New Jersey unfold, with gratitude and hopes for peace in the coming year 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Cincinnati
United States
Vine Street
Chicago
Coliseum
Califano on family breakdown and economic factors
Washington lawyer Joseph Califano argues unemployment and inflation drive family breakdown, a view linked to liberal faith in government action. The piece notes higher divorce rates across income levels, cites Dr. Paul Glick on shifts from the 1950s marrying decade to broader social changes, and questions whether public policy can reverse evolving values and rising individual happiness. It also highlights higher failure rates for second marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Califano
Washington
Health, Education and Welfare
Califano
Paul Glick
Glick
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