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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, issues editorials daily except Sundays and holidays.
The article discusses Bennington's town meeting ballot on tax stabilization, urging voters to weigh growth benefits against costs. It notes tourism strength and the need for a diversified industrial base while cautioning about housing demands and school funding. Planners must consider long term effects for decades ahead.
The Vermont Racing Commission’s current Newport and Burlington dominated board draws criticism from Pownal and southwestern Vermont. A bill from Merritt Hewitt and Madeline Harwood would add two members from Bennington County to broaden oversight. Lawmakers and Lt. Gov Buckley are urged to hear public opinion to support a more representative, imaginative board for the state’s only race track.
Chief Justice Warren E Burger notes that many state and local courts are grossly understaffed. He cites lack of federal style judicial budget control, partisan judge elections, and no merit selection for staff. The neglect hits minor jurisdictions hardest, yet a court’s value is not measured by budget alone.
Vermont sheriffs push for H 176 to establish a citizens' board from rural towns to oversee sheriff operations, select deputies, and set regulations. They claim citizen oversight will curb abuses, boost accountability, and provide cost effective rural law enforcement, preserving local knowhow.
A reader argues for food as medicine amid social issues and cites Joel Chandler Harris on corn meal. Mentions early colonists, fish, and minerals, then shifts to Vermont sheriff bills on policing funding and local service review. Thanks Mt. Anthony Patriots hockey supporters for fund drive effort in Bennington with bank and Lions Club acknowledgments.
Vermont lawmakers reopen debate on seven day shop hours as large chains press repeal of the Common Day of Rest Act. Small grocers claim losses, while retailers cite energy concerns and workers’ rest. editors clash over coverage as proposals emerge to limit Sunday hours or let towns decide.
Richard E. Briggs of the Association of American Railroads warns at a Coronado conference that long trips to better weather justify distancing from Washington. He notes officials who fear losing touch with voters may seek to retreat as incumbents face a shift after eight years.
In New York Americans are urged to be informed to choose leaders, but many feel their voices count little. The piece argues most rely on gut feelings rather than dispassionate analysis, and notes biases in newsrooms and experts. It concludes leaders also rely on intuition and political considerations in life and death decisions.
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