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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The Bennington School District votes tomorrow on a $2.9 million budget prepared by the administration and approved by the directors. The editorial notes a small increase over this year despite Mt Anthony budget expansion and fixed cost rises, including heat and electricity, plus a Vermont Unemployment Fund charge over $20,000. It urges voters to approve, arguing cuts would not meaningfully reduce taxes and warning a No vote risks another ballot.
The article condemns Congress for blocking funding aimed at poor women seeking Medicaid abortions, minority groups redressing discrimination, and veterans with less-than-honorable discharges. It cites the House votes against review of discharges and against upgrading discharge status, arguing these moves betray veterans and prolong the Vietnam war era.
The piece argues the United States should broaden refugee admission for Vietnamese fleeing Vietnam's regime. It notes past caps under Ford, current monthly limits of about 100, and growing hardship as boats risk sea perils and ports refuse entry. It links generosity to Carter's human rights stance and warns of hollow ideals without action.
The piece contrasts millions and billions by showing that spending 1000 dollars daily wastes one million in about two years and nine months while a billion would take 2739 years. It then questions how the state spends over four billion and the federal government over 460 billion in one year.
A nationwide effort seeks to reduce delays in placing 100000 to 300000 hard to place children in permanent homes. Bills by Cranston and Miller seek subsidies and a national data bank, while Brodhead proposals offer limited subsidies. Carter administration signals mixed support, urging action this year to cut foster care costs and improve adoptions.
The piece mocks Albert Shanker and Jerry Wurf for linking education funding to bomber costs. It argues money alone cannot fix education, notes the 5 percent of GNP spent on education with mediocre results, and criticizes unions for prioritizing pay and jobs over defense and public services. It cites past union actions and questions government priorities.
The MAUHS Roars fund reports a profitable year and notes improved paper quality. Staff contributors include Jim Otto Bill Nardone Dan Whalen Chris Comi Cheryl Cohen Jim Friend and unnamed columnists with special thanks to advisor Mr Wohlsen for support during challenges. Bennington responds to a Banner letter about a ribbon cutting and explains attendance at the June 18 ceremony.
The MAUHS Roars staff thanks local businessmen for support and reflects on a controversial year, praising the topnotch student paper while acknowledging it is not perfect and will improve with continued community help.
Evelyn Racicot and John Phillips thank Southern Vermont College for the use of the college terraces and grounds for their wedding day. They praise the friendly accommodating staff and call the outdoor reception site extraordinary and suitable for gatherings.
An alert reader pointed out the typo in a Cape Codder item misnaming the alewife as a different specie from the Atlantic herring. The gag about specie as currency and a joking remark about a goldfish follow in Malcomb Hobbs’ note.
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