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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece critiques President Ford's push for Puerto Rican statehood as out of character and notes the new Puerto Rico governor's cool reception. It argues for stronger Washington, DC home rule and voting rights, detailing the capital’s representation gap and federal leverage. It also discusses a 55 mph speed limit era and trucking industry compliance, urging enforcement and reform.
Berkshire Vermont in Franklin County hosted a unique first and last day cover created by Max W. Jolley on July 31 1954 the final day of his 44 year tenure The envelope bore four 3 cent stamps a Lincoln Liberty design and featured Jolley’s signature plus Berkshire 1806 The postmaster authored Notes on Berkshire Vermont Post Office and Early Post Roads in 1961 and died February 24 1975 A copy of his booklet was donated to the museum’s genealogical library by Herbert P Stone
Recounting Berkshire Vermont's postal history from its 1806 postmaster era through growth of routes and wartime rate changes, the 1954 abandonment, and a 1869 fire rescue by James Booth aiding mail and historic records. The narrative preserves post office lore and local identity.
A letter urges transforming Green Mountain Race Track into a regional sports complex to revive Southwest Vermont. Proposals include diversifying into baseball, football, soccer, winter sports, and state or national events, plus college and Olympic training. It notes nearby markets and aims to avoid ecological harm while boosting employment. The writer also references national politics and economic policy debates.
The article argues that social spending levels are driven more by a country's development stage and population age structure, especially the share over 65, than by party politics. It warns aging and longer lifespans raise the Social Security burden, complicating growth and funding for public welfare. It notes environmental policies reduce mineral access and raise costs, while calling leaders to secure growth to sustain social programs.
The United Counseling Service says its Thrift Shop eviction resulted from a rent arrangement with T. Garry Buckley lacking a formal lease. Buckley seeks a higher profit, while UCS closes its North Bennington shop and asks donors and patrons for patience during the move. Executive Director Joseph LoPiccolo thanks supporters and notes plans to continue serving the community.
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