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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece reviews President Carter’s first fireside chat as low key but potentially effective, highlighting his focus on the energy crisis as a permanent issue requiring immediate and lasting solutions. It contrasts public sentiment with Roosevelt’s crisis era leadership and questions whether Carter can unite a self-focused public toward shared sacrifice and neighborly conduct.
In his inaugural era chat President Carter wore a sweater, drawing attention as a folksy symbol. The piece argues a double sweater approach could model energy thrift, urging 65 degree thermostats and wool use to cut energy waste and reduce electric reliance.
An excerpt cites Gertrude Stein on money from the June 13 1936 Saturday Evening Post quoted in Harvard Business Review. The piece questions whether money remains money when taxed and spent, arguing that votes over money blur its value and influence. The author urges readers to decide if money is money for all or not.
Frank L. Cutler of Bridport argues against a Vermont Lung Association drive to ban smoking in public places. He warns such a law would infringe personal liberty, questions reasonable definitions of public spaces, and suggests the association curb its push. He notes a planned tourist guide naming no smoking areas could harm businesses.
Herbert E. Post Jr announces Bennington Seventh-day Adventist Church raised over $1,300 during the Christmas World Service Appeal for medical services education and mission work. He commends the Chamber of Commerce and Police Department for cooperation and notes Adventist congregations worldwide have raised over $16 million for needy people.
Dave Fredrickson thanks Bennington residents for rallying to house the Hartford basketball team stranded by a heavy snowstorm. He notes MAU fans often praised locally for generosity, praising residents for opening homes and supporting the visitors on a difficult night. See you Friday night.
A Brattleboro reader urges Gov. Snelling to appoint a consumer advocate to Vermont Public Service Board. The letter condemns PSB decisions blamed for high pay phone and information charges, a $3 million Vermont Yankee shutdown cost, and repeated rate increases benefiting investor-owned utilities over the public.
Leanora M. Sefer t executive director of Vermont Dental Care explains that government reimbursement supports a sliding fee scale rather than fully covering costs. The program aided Bennington area children last year with over nine thousand dollars in direct, nonreimbursed services drawn from Tooth Fairy and Medicaid revenues.
The town thanks Manager and urges commendation for the efficient Lincoln Street removal carried out by NEIL and RITA TREMBLAY. The notice highlights prompt execution and appreciation for the town employees involved in the project.
A reader recalls Bennington environmental work by Bennington Environment, describing past composting at the landfill using autumn leaves and sewage sludge. He notes health department limits on sludge use, concerns about heavy metals, and urges reestablishing municipal composting with proper waste sorting and leaf collection, citing Darien Conn as a model. He asks if locals would support a Bennington program.
Washington observes Senator Abourezk of South Dakota will not seek reelection while listing modest local achievements. He stood alone in championing Palestinian and Arab concerns, urging evenhanded U.S. policy toward Israel and the PLO, and criticizing one-sided support for Israel. His stance reshaped debates and left a minority voice as his notable achievement.
A Wall Street Journal humor line features a father promising his son an eclipse and the boy asking which channel will air it, signaling a lighthearted take on media and astronomy.
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