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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The text argues the nation’s hybrid energy approach, balancing regulation and private production, has failed to align incentives. It notes oil majors diversify into nonenergy sectors, risk capital flight, and warns that forced divestment could cripple exploration. It discusses possible policy changes and questions reliance on oil majors to find and produce oil.
A reflective piece recalls early 20th century summers in rural Vermont. The narrator contrasts a quieter past with modern changes, noting fallen scenes of main street life, the rise of shopping centers, and ongoing summer rituals. Fireflies, frogs, and crickets linger as timeless constants while Route 30 and open country roads frame present travel.
The Banner presents candidate ideas for the Tuesday election but William J. Congdon Jr. declines to discuss plans and submits a French letter which cannot be published. Also cited is Pownal Center Church carriage house restoration as a community heritage note.
Toni Jo Hall of Bennington urges Mt Anthony Union High School parents to vote on Tuesday June 29 for Lawrence Moe Harrington. She credits his defense of solid education and leadership on the curriculum committee, stating he represents the working community and helped steer reading and math instruction back on track.
The Letter writers accuse Moe Harrington of engineering a conflict at Monday night’s curriculum committee meeting. They criticize his attempt to discredit their recommendations, including raising graduation requirements and rethinking summer school, and praise Joe Hall for calming tensions while teachers questioned remaining committee members.
A former educator recalls binding arbitration victory and two more years in the district despite harassment. She describes walking away after confrontations led by Moe and Marie Legacy, and quotes Marie Legacy’s May 13 1976 letter critiquing administration and budget shifts. Ellen Knapp Benningta.
The Clark couple from Bennington urge the election of Manfred W. Ehrich Jr. known as Fred for Mt. Anthony School Board. They say he can offer a fresh look at local education problems and focus on what counts.
The Cummings Curriculum Study Committee thanks members and staff for long hours and background information that made the report possible. The group invites constructive participation and notes Harassment encountered during discussions with Mr Harrington and supporters, urging readiness to listen. The note is from 137 Burgess Rd.
Commentary notes that Jerry Brown’s campaign may be too late but gains support from California’s lieutenant governor. The press captures a sharp remark about timely wit in political argument, illustrating the harsh tempo of campaign dynamics.
Bruce Keidan reports on a father recalling his daughter’s college graduation and the rise of women in higher education. He notes historic gains from 4 percent in 1950 to 13 percent today, predicts equality in college attendance, and foresees broader changes in family life and careers as women advance. He also recounts a lighter anecdote about Dean Martin.
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