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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 125 Wain Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Gov. Carey's broad pardon for Attica participants signals government missteps in justice administration rather than simple mercy. It notes special prosecutor Alfred Scotti recommended pardons for some convicts and possible disciplinary action for officers, but warns disciplinary action may be impractical.
The piece argues Gov. Carey’s pardon move highlights government fallibility and urges Ford and Carter to consider blanket pardons for draft evaders and war resisters. It notes Attica and Vietnam share blame for tragedy, urging humility and a symbolic national start to the new era.
A reader responds to the January editor's note criticizing fire department coverage. The writer asserts Shaftsbury has ordered a new pumper for months and the current firehouse will fit the new unit, noting the station’s space is crowded and the new building was planned before specifications were drawn.
A Shaftsbury town note invites residents to join the fire department, outlining training, meetings, drills, and a no pay stance while praising community support and tax relief. Chief William E. Kelley urges aiding the service, while a second letter extols Arlington kindness during Christmas and communal citizenship.
A letter highlights kindness shown by churches and both schools in Arlington. Seniors at the East Arlington Federated Church meals program thanked the high school Home Economics Dept for homemade cookies at the Christmas dinner and the 30 shut ins dinners. High school students donate their noon hours to wash dishes for the senior meals, reflecting citizenship and helpfulness all year.
In Hartland professors forecast Vermont’s near to distant future under energy limits, depopulation, and dependence on manufacturing and tourism. Dartmouth researchers warn of rising subsistence level as energy and oil shortages bite by 2000 to 2010.
Opinion argues the Argo Merchant could have been saved with early Coast Guard action. It notes calm seas after grounding on December 15 and blames delayed response for the disaster, urging better preparedness to prevent future wrecks.
A call for reform urges the Coast Guard to regain funding and authority to mass resources for oil spill disasters. It argues to base fast response fleets along coastlines, press for government barges and pumps, and shift costs to oil companies while noting political ties and recent groundings. The piece also notes bids by officials to support refinery projects and budget planning for Carter era reforms.
Ford budget deficits may top 70 billion after amendment. James T. Lynn and Bert Lance urge reorganizing executive and congressional structures to address cross department policy. They foresee interdepartmental committees and task forces crossing committees to analyze energy environment and drug issues. Lance emphasizes Carter's detail orientation and cabinet cooperation.
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