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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The essay argues that rising government use of technology to enforce conduct erodes citizen consent and warns that reliance on devices like mandatory seat belt alerts and unleaded gas tank restrictions mirrors 1984 era control. It contrasts rehabilitation attempts with mind altering experiments in prisons and calls for broad-based acceptance of laws rather than technocratic coercion.
The town laments how slow action on Willow Park field naming fueled bad feeling and warns that Loomis Dana’s release as recreation director should have clear, public reasons. Prompt explanation may prevent a future outbreak of rumors and public anger.
The piece lampoons Mobil Oil’s use of liberty rhetoric amid an antitrust case in New York. It ridicules federal traffic light rules, notes 1.25 million July Fourth visitors to Coney Island, praises Bennington Officer Bill Bryan for bike safety tips, and urges motorists to heed bicycle rules while calling for practical thought over bureaucratic meddling.
Sam Snead promises to return golf to its traditional prestige, framing the sport as an era when older players shaped the game. The remarks come amid broader debates about integrity in youth organizations, drawing attention to concerns about corruption and future safeguards.
John Martin Robinson in a 1974 Duke University graduation address reflects on white affluence and first generation minority experiences, ambivalence about postwar ideals, and a commitment to teaching as a vocation. He criticizes superficial charity, calls for self-change, and envisions education forging multigenerational harmony.
Gardens For All Inc promotes home sized plots at 25 by 30 feet with preservation methods, claiming 42 million American families garden while 30 million lack land. The Charlotte nonprofit coordinates thousands of projects, works with churches and schools, and offers a $10 manual for towns. Thompson says successful gardens are open to all and stress self sufficient living.
Senior Citizens of the Bennington Senior Center express strong support for Looma Dana saying his work funded grants, buses, outreach staff, and new programs for elderly and youth. The director of the center urges the selectmen and recreation commission to rescind the firing, praising Dana as a good boss with 23 years in public recreation.
John R. Powell urges Senior Citizens and townspeople to attend Tuesday night selectmen meeting to protest the resignation demand for Loo Dana. Powell praises Dana for improving recreation and suggests department members oppose Dana but will not speak up.
Byron A Harrington criticizes selectmen over Leo Dana's firing, accuses John Lyons of misjudgment, opposes skating rink plans and extra land purchases, desires park renamed for Ted Ripley, urging reconsideration and accountability. Local reader asks for town focus and wiser recreation spending.
Advice from Shaftsbury on keeping pets safe in heat. Do not leave dogs in closed cars and ensure shade and fresh water when outdoors. Monitor for fleas and fungal diseases. seek preventive care and use pamphlets from pet suppliers for year round guidance.
A former official accuses selectmen and the Recreation Commission chair of secret meetings and forcing resignation. He cites staff conflict with Hank Tenney and unhelpful actions by John Lyons, questioning the example set for youth and demanding accountability. He thanks Tim Corcoran for support.
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