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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The inaugural parade from Capitol to the White House featured President Carter and his wife with Amy in a memorable, unforced display of warmth. The scene urged a kinder, slower pace and hinted at healthier living and reduced car use, while acknowledging ongoing national challenges.
The article contrasts former President Ford and Nelson Rockefeller as they depart Washington. Ford salutes at Andrews Air Force Base and leaves for California, departing with dignity and a sense of honor. Rockefeller remains ebullient, with a long influence on national life, suggesting they will not fade into obscurity.
Governor Snelling faces a pivotal appointment to replace Probate Judge Catherine Behan whose resignation takes effect at month end. Bennington attorney John B. Harte leads the Republican County Committee’s choice, with two others in contention. The decision rests with the governor amid calls for merit screening of probate judges and concerns over political influence. The interim term runs until November 1978 with the elected successor to follow.
A reader criticizes the Banner article of January 18 for showing disregard for working and middle class taxpayers. The letter cites Chairman Vander Els calling for a floor vote and suggests the higher budget would have been approved.
Manfred Ehrich backs a floor vote to guarantee budget approval while Robert J. Dimke favors an Australian ballot on May 10. The discussion centers on lowering costs for education and ensuring a fair constitutional process.
A man nailed a phone booth door shut after waiting for a woman to finish a call. She remained calm, summoned firefighters to free herself but then resumed the call after authorities freed the door, sparking debate on public behavior and civility.
Nostalgic essay argues for reviving the U S rail network, praising steam engines, the comforts of dining cars and domes, and the New Haven Amtrak experience. It critiques buses and planes for noise and discomfort, and envisions a future with extensive rail lines and electric trains, reducing pollution and congestion.
In Middlebury Vermont readers are urged to embrace conservation and local action as the energy crisis intensifies nationwide. Vermont highlights include record hydroelectric output, low industrial energy use, and growing wood heating and solar options. The piece warns of a looming energy war if national plans fail and urges residents to pursue local solutions.
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