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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that regional differences could block an overall energy bill. It notes Northeastern demands for a home heating oil rebate to offset a prospective wellhead tax, citing Carter’s principle of no unfair regional burden. It cites 1980 costs, political backing, and the need to curb electricity use to pressure CVPS over hefty rate hikes.
Neighbors condemn a rash of garden destruction in Bennington area calling vandals vicious and stupid. A statue of St Jude was stolen on Grove Street and a ceramic donkey toppled, prompting calls for stern measures amid bicentennial reflections.
Milford New Hampshire governor Meldrim Thomson drew laughs as he criticized Nantucket pricing during a television address. He brandished a bottle of Scotch bought in Concord, remarking he would wager Nantucket would charge more than he paid for it, highlighting cross state price differences.
The piece questions a Massachusetts convenience argument about socialism and state price control. It notes Concord’s five dollar quote as proof a monopoly can undercut private business, then asks why New Hampshire’s conservative governor argues this on Nantucket and whether the state should take over sales of gasoline and other goods.
A reader urges protest against Central Vermont Public Service describing it as a monopoly and a public service irony. The letter questions ongoing rate increases and highlights perceived high profits at the expense of households, calling for consumer action.
A Shaftsbury letter condemns CVPS for winter price hikes and a yearly average Monthly Billing Plan. The writer calls for public intervention, consumer interests, and a cooperative or competing utility to break the monopoly and protect customers from winter rate hikes.
JOHN M. CORNELL of 100 Darling St urges The Banner to publish minutes and full bill details, questions executive sessions, and requests specific explanations for George Rogers firing and Francis Bender transfer. He argues for open meetings, public accountability, and signatures for letters to the editor.
Vermont officials and observers push wood power as a potential major energy source. Despite national and regional neglect in federal reports, local experts say Vermont could triple forest growth with managed use of cull trees, and see wood fueled plants emerge as a future power option.
A columnist argues television harms children and family bonds, citing a CBS executive’s insights and focusing on how popular 70s shows avoid offense. The piece blames passive viewing for a drift toward mindless, distracting media and calls for a cultural shift toward more meaningful, shared activities.
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