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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Carter's first press conference shows he recognizes the Senate may block disarmament deals even if negotiators reach satisfactory terms with the Soviets. The piece argues his stance on human rights serves to broaden domestic support for deeper arms reductions and warns of political risk if Congress remains restrictive.
The piece notes Carter aims for restraints in U S weapon development to leverage Russian reciprocity, while facing Senate skepticism following Sorensen's CIA derailment. It cautions against overreaching human rights rhetoric, worrying Moscow may tire of U S preaching as talks on arms reductions proceed.
An opinion piece argues the local bus network saves money and extends car life by reducing depend on personal vehicles. It highlights crowded buses, broad usage among elders and students, and plans to expand services, including chartered trips, to boost mobility and economy for North Bennington residents.
The article argues for preserving the mini bus by building public acceptance. It urges informing the public of schedules, aligning runs with working and shopping hours, posting clear schedules, and staffing a daytime telephone line, possibly with volunteer survey help to improve service.
In Bennington area news, residents face water supply strain and debate the method of budget voting for Mt Anthony Union School Board. Officials urge no faucet running unless a freeze occurs, while residents push for Australian ballot voting all day in each town to ensure privacy and broad participation. The piece urges adherence to prior voting decisions and cites local figures including Dr Barth Vander Els and Lawrence E Harrington.
New England memories of brutal cold and frostbite shape a retired writer’s defense of staying warm. He recalls trudging to school in subzero air, the pain of frozen fingers, and formative skiing attempts, then champions winter rest and avoids snowmobiles as he awaits spring crocuses.
A reader laments moving business to Hoosick Falls from Troy and Bennington. They describe shopping, a dental visit, and buying a TV, then encounter two loose dogs and a traffic ticket planted on the windshield by a local constable after leaving the liquor store. The piece conveys local sentiment and humor in a small town setting.
A Valley Falls resident recounts receiving a no parking fire zone ticket in Hoosick Falls. The sign faced the wrong direction away from the driver, forcing illegal viewing from the opposite curb. Firemen laughed, a witness called it unfair to strangers, and the writer vows never to return.
A Montpelier public hearing on H 129, the Rothskeller Bill, drew about 100 people split between college officials and tavern owners over selling beer and wine on campus. Colleges fear unfair competition while proponents cite licensing routes. officials warn tax-free status risks.
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