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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vermont Senate moves a bill to repeal the helmet requirement for cyclists after a near hundred-strong hearing. Advocates argue helmets are voluntary on longer trips, but critics warn head injuries from crashes remain a deadly risk and could end in tragedy or life-altering brain damage.
Editor notes praise for Emma Harwood at a testimonial dinner and highlights Vermont Educational Television reception plans for Southwest Vermont. Also clarifies the term floating teeth for horses and ends with the adage behind every schedule, someone is running.
In a letter from Gladys Lodge the Vermont Federated Garden Clubs and Vermont Natural Food and Farming Association urge a shift to soft energy paths. They cite Amory Lovins and urge U S phase out of nuclear programs abroad and redirect resources toward nonproliferation and civilian fission controls. They argue shared experiences and peaceful uses could reduce proliferation and restore trust in arms talks.
A Vermont diary describes a snowy day with woodchuck folklore, birds at the feeder, and tips to train chickadees to eat from the hand. The piece notes holidays approaching, Lincoln and Washington birthdays, and emphasizes the romantic meaning of Valentine’s Day with memories from Skylark.
A Letter to the Editor argues that long standing tax incentives favor fossil fuels while clean energy sources like wind and solar face underinvestment. Citing a 1976 study by Michael Dubey and Ugo Coty, the author contends Congress has failed for 50 years to remove tax inequities, hindering capital for wind and solar energy development.
An open letter laments disputes at Green Mountain Race Track where local harness racers opposed new rules and drivers. After clashes with track security, officials abandoned horse racing and converted to stock car racing. Mike and Tony Akoury left for Santa Anita, and Martin Del Matteo hinted at a possible return if support renewed.
A reader argues against banning outsiders from Green Mountain track in Pownal Vermont. He cites public records of persecution toward track workers, notes Pat Rooney’s wish to try dog racing and other sports, and criticizes state tax burdens on the industry. He urges a five year incentive and tax relief to save jobs locally.
The piece weighs sermons by U S officials against quiet diplomacy to pressure regimes over civil liberties. It cites Carter Vance Tass reactions and argues quiet pressure often achieves more for human rights than public sermons. It notes Baraheni's torture in Tehran and Kissinger Jackson actions shaping Jewish emigration, urging coexistence with conflicting speech.
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