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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner issued daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The House Ways and Means Committee backed ending the federal income tax deduction for state gasoline taxes. The move would boost government revenue, affect 28 states following the federal model, and mainly impact affluent itemizers. Douglas Fraser of the UAW criticized auto industry profit expectations, linking imports to consumer demand and forecasting long-term risks to U.S. energy and manufacturing. The piece notes rising imports and UAW alignment with industry on pollution controls, while warning the industry about quotas and tariffs.
In a humorous Boston Globe opinion piece the author argues gardens start with grand plans but quickly fail as plants seem to act with a death wish. It cites onion cost, tomato pessimism, cutworms, bean lacework pests, and unreliable weather as reasons gardens struggle each season.
A satirical riff argues plants revolt when mismanaged and mocked by pseudo science. It cites how weather, soil, and mistreatment dampen growth, likening gardens to stubborn slaves. The piece ends with wry mockery of eggshell science and drought compromising crops.
North Bennington residents urge Bennington and Brattleboro citizens to weigh location, building upgrades, tax impacts, and downtown coordination before a federal Economic Development Agency program funds new state offices. The letter delays local preemption and asks Senators Stafford Leahy and Rep. Jeffords to hear concerns.
In a plea for action, residents call for political leadership to secure federal funding and job programs while encouraging healthier spending. They highlight local resources such as the Green Mountain Arts Collaborative, parks, a North Bennington roller rink, and upcoming yoga classes. The note ends with thanks to responders to three family deaths.
A former Soil Conservation Service contact recalls pond building in Vermont and the punkinseed sunfish infestation. He details how punkinseeds multiply, threaten trout and bass, and provoke plans to reset the pond. The tale blends humor with practical pond-keeping trials and a wary note on nature’s resilience.
The narrator muses on July shelving and the publishing revolution that boomed after World War II. He notes soaring annual book production, ease of access, and the resulting neglect and discard of titles. He recalls his son with an autographed Robert Frost volume and urges thoughtful selection amid abundance.
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