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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial condemns what it calls a failed justice system after two young sisters, ages six and eight, were kidnapped on their way to school, flown to Iowa, and left stranded due to lack of plane fare. The mother, penniless, appeals for about 188 dollars to bring them home, while public funds aid the alleged perpetrator. The piece laments red tape and welfare hurdles delaying the victims’ return.
A 6 to 3 ruling limits Miranda to arrestees, narrowing protection in custodial interrogation. Critics warn police may bypass warnings when inviting suspects to stations, risking a return to pre Miranda confessions and undermining constitutional safeguards. The Oregon decision was issued summarily, prompting outrage over due process erosion.
John Hubbard criticizes CBS for a 90 minute Evel Knievel program filled with daredevil stunts and hype. He claims the show traded news integrity for ratings, notes Knievel’s accident and hospital stay, and questions television culture and public interest.
In a Letter to the Banner readers argue that electric supply costs rise from activist groups and regulatory moves. They warn a proposed Vermont ban on nuclear material transport could boost electricity bills by about 64 million dollars annually and impede essential power infrastructure.
A letter from G. Senecal and Jay C. Klinck of Thermal Systems Corp argues against a proposed Vermont ban on nuclear material transport. They warn the ban could trigger fuel shortages, threatening electricity, heating, and industry as about 40 percent of Vermont's power comes from nuclear plants. They urge careful fact checking before action.
A mountaintop area endures heavy snow and slick roads interrupting plans to visit neighbors in Eagleville. The writer notes ski season shopping changes, recalls a near accident witnessed from home, and observes how winter weather reshapes daily life and driving safety in Bennington and Wilmington.
A columnist critiques the new Defense and State Department appointees Thomas Ross and Leslie Gelb, noting their histories publishing government secrets. He argues the pair’s roles will still shield secrets, questioning a shift toward openness. The piece muses on press government dynamics, career newsroom ethics, and the satire of adapted roles.
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