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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 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 piece condemns President Carter's human rights push as it clashes with the World Bank and IDA lending, criticizing a House bill that links aid to rights abuses and blocks palm oil and citrus deals. It warns the measure could derail IDA funding and U.S. contributions, while attacking tax equity and hypocrisy in the peanuts warehousing investment used to reduce Carter's taxes.
A selectman urges readers to consider a different view of Bennington's town governance. He argues a town manager is needed, defends Louis Sarelas’ hiring, and cites floods and emergencies as reasons for prioritizing efficiency and grants, noting past waste and lack of leadership.
A resident defends the board’s work and the town manager in Bennington. He highlights unpaid effort, notes grants and projects secured by the manager, and counters claims of anti union bias. He lauds colleagues Leake Sheridan and Baker and emphasizes accountability to townspeople.
Lorraine Eastman of the Bennington Board of Selectmen weighs in on discipline in schools, criticizing psychologists and calling for rethink of punishment. The column cites Supreme Court rulings, Time magazine profiles, and urges action on local construction projects while warning against gossip and innuendo.
Arlington Youth Center leaders urge public backing as Route 7 plans prompt debate on the future of the AYC located in Mortar and Pestle Pharmacy. The July 6 advisory board discussed impacts, funding, and possible moves while inviting residents to a July 20 meeting at St James Church to air views and consider options.
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