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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Shaftsbury weighs using 750000 in EDA funds to add a middle school wing for Grade 7 and 8, with possible Grade 9, to relieve Mt Anthony overcrowding. The plan prompts tax and social impact questions and hinges on a tight funding timetable. Local officials praise cooperation between selectmen and the school board while residents are urged to voice concerns constructively.
The 1972 Water Pollution Control Act aims to eliminate point source pollution by July 1 1977 with a stricter 1983 deadline. It criticizes vague terms like best practicable technology and notes Vermont septic tanks failing and small towns unable to fund multi million dollar plants. It calls for clear definitions and state support to improve enforcement and understanding.
Initial findings from the nations first large scale solar water heating test for homes show disappointing results. In 100 homes in the region average energy savings were 17 percent with only 15 installations reaching 37 percent. Costs ranged from 1500 to 3100 dollars with half the units malfunctioning. NEES remains a solar advocate but says design operation and install cost issues must be resolved before wide adoption. The project began in 1975 and will run four years with 100 test homes and 96 others in Southern New England. John R Stevens of NEES notes high expectations for solar energy threaten its progress.
The Clinch River nuclear breeder project in Tennessee, once deemed dead by President Carter, revives as the House Science and Technology Committee restores 150 million dollars to energy research. Advocates urge demonstration might be needed, but critics warn of high costs and proliferation risks.
A June 5 1979 letter from the Northwest Quarterly Meeting of Friends is directed to President Jimmy Carter and copies are to be sent to newspapers in Vermont and New Hampshire. The White House Washington DC is referenced as the recipient.
The Northwest Quarterly Meetings of Friends urge President Carter to continue opposing jet fighter sales to Pakistan and the Bl bomber. They support human rights globally but demand withdrawal of U S troops from South Korea and relief for potential economic distress from halting the bomber project. Robert M Agard serves as clerk from North Bennington.
A heartfelt Father’s Day note to a late dad contrasts memory with loss and wishes for a second chance. The author shifts to a casual chat about mail reliability, recounting a meeting with Roy Harris, public affairs assistant to the Postmaster General, who defends the U S Postal Service and cites on time delivery and international rate comparisons. The piece blends personal remembrance with reflections on mail efficiency and national service.
Tom Braden reports on a briefing where the Postal Service shows 132,115 pieces per employee in the U.S., far above Japan and Switzerland. Harris argues deficits stem from inflation and recession, notes subsidies and potential savings, and defends service quality while highlighting delivery standards and employment figures.
The Tri-State CB Club of Bennington expresses gratitude to the Bennington Chamber of Commerce and downtown merchants for donated merchandise at a recent mini coffee break. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chenaille for use of Midtown Bowl. Michael Hanselman, President.
A Burlington Free Press columnist notes patience as the best shield against haste and trouble, arguing tranquility moderates storms and prevents rash errors in daily life.
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