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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201, presents editorials reflecting the paper’s stance on local and national issues.
A 1970s editorial urges energy conservation tax breaks to spur home insulation and business investment, arguing a credit would boost construction and reduce fuel strain. It critiques NBC for bidding $80 million for Moscow 1980 rights and suggests funding Olympic prep to ensure a robust 1980 TV audience and patriotic payoff.
Washington columnist argues ABCs Roots reshapes national self perception by presenting slavery through black perspectives. He notes record viewership, calls for handling of racial tensions, cites parallels with Birth of a Nation, and questions political mobilization and border issues amid shifting civil rights dynamics.
A humorous critique of language and politics. It examines how titles and labels mislead, explores foreign policy rhetoric, and contrasts ideals with actions. The piece references public defenders, criminals, international actors, and the celebrated Hero of the Soviet Union to illustrate the gap between words and reality.
Gertrude Vassak of Route 9 writes of a heavy winter wind that tore a shed roof and iced windows. She includes photos of Vermont bridges and the Bennington Battle Monument, praising the surrounding mountains and finding friendship in Bennington in the three years since moving here.
Gertrude Vassak of Westport Connecticut recalls fondly family trips to Arlington Vermont along the Battenkill River. She praises the sturdy covered bridges and compares their strength to her friendships in Bennington.
Prosper E Deschenes expresses gratitude to The Banner for coverage of his 90th birthday written by Judson Brown. He notes general accuracy, praises Brown as a respected Arlington resident, and corrects birthplace details stating he and his siblings were born and raised in St Albans after noting parents were born in Quebec.
A Manchester Center reader argues for keeping Blue Laws to protect small Mom and Pop shops from Sunday closures. They accuse chains of exploiting free enterprise while seeking tax relief to offset chain losses and urge the legislature to preserve restrictions on Sundays.
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