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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The U S government plans to raise the 1977 shoe bill by 185 million dollars through a tariff scheme of 10 percent on the first 265 million imported pairs and 30 percent on imports beyond that. The policy targets cheaper rivals from Brazil, Taiwan, and South Korea, while sparing Spain and Italy, and moves to the White House for a 60 day decision. Critics warn of international repercussions and suggest adjustment assistance rather than new import limits.
Manchester residents rally to save Burr & Burton Seminary music as administrators weigh cuts. Parents, students, and local supporters urge keeping the program, noting its value and comparing with successful district programs. A public meeting is set for next Wednesday to discuss the proposal.
Gov Tom Salmon’s claimed people owe him nothing for serving two terms, while critics insist he benefited from a period marked by Watergate and national turmoil. The opinion piece notes his 1973 inauguration amid Nixon’s second term and recession-era pressures shaping Vermont politics.
The Salmon administration is praised for duty, honesty, and grace, contrasting Vermont governance with Washington. The piece lauds Tom Salmon for gentleness and nonpartisan leadership during his four years as governor, and notes the recent lieutenant governor vote as evidence of rare virtue in leaders.
A letter to The Banner argues that ultimate power rests with the people and criticizes the legislature’s choice to appoint T. Garry Buckley as lieutenant governor. The writer contends that representatives rarely reflect direct public power and stresses the need for clear public exercise of authority.
Dave Goldberg of Marshfield condemns bloodthirsty attitudes toward hunting in The Banner Jan issue. He questions glorification of bagging bobcats and other wildlife, urges open roll call voting and public accountability by Vermont legislators.
In a letter to the editor G W Ayers, District Highway Engineer Bennington, argues the Jan 10 editorial misstates Amtrak subsidies. He asserts highway funding comes from users and fuel purchases, not federal taxpayers, defending highway construction, maintenance and policing as user-supported.
In Norwich on March 1, a town meeting member will seek support for a measure censuring Vermont legislators who voted for T. Garry Buckley as lieutenant governor despite the plurality vote for John Alden in the November 2, 1976 general election. The letter invokes democratic tradition and the principle of popular election to challenge the legislature’s action.
Lyman Allen East Thetford argues that the will of the people expressed in general elections must guide policy. He contends some legislators followed letter not spirit of the law, violating democratic principles, and urges censure. He seeks to publish the article in Norwich and may raise it at town meeting by January 19.
A Vermont narrator writes from Bridport about snow plowing on a hillside, detailing wind drift challenges, vehicle issues, and safety tips. He notes heavy snowfall in Wilmington, celebrates local snowplow operators, and critiques gender roles in state work while joking about snow and winter life in Vermont.
A first person account of waking with a headache during a blizzard and water cuts before the Super Bowl, then watching California sun and a dramatic second half as Minnesota falters and Oakland dominates. The writer describes a shift to renewed vigor and a craving for McDonald’s food, ending with pop culture echoes and a nod to Charles Bronson.
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