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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A National Research Council report urges science to end hunger by reducing water and fertilizer use, aided by political will and international grain reserves. It calls US and global action to fund research, curb population growth, and establish 25 to 35 million tons of reserves to stabilize markets and deter famine.
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns faces scrutiny over funding and perceived agendas including staff increases. Bennington's selectmen adopt no right turn on red at busy intersections near Mt. Anthony High School. A June 24 TV report claims the federal metric speed limit shift was withdrawn amid strong public opposition, echoing broader skepticism of metric plans.
The letter notes disputed metric ideology and presses a 98 percent claim as biased news practice. It honors Beatrice Mattison and Russell Holton, longtime Arlington friends, who have died. Duane Mattison, Beatrice’s and Russell’s friend, expresses sorrow and respect, while J W Batchelder at Chester Depot adds commentary.
A Vermont reader condemns Gov. Snelling for weak energy conservation leadership. The letter calls the state plan a sham with no real substance and argues the governor failed to grasp current and future energy needs, critiquing the initiative's origin and urgency.
The author condemns Gov. Snelling for a minimal energy conservation proposal that relies on voluntary measures. They argue the plan skirts the spirit of federal standards and calls for concrete incentives and broad action, urging alignment with President Carter's approach and stronger leadership. Address: 112 Loomis St. Burlington Vermont.
A reader writes to The Banner praising reviews of the Globelinks and urging coverage of the Oldcastle players production From Berlin to Oklahoma. The letter notes missing the first review and recommends July 13 performances for an enjoyable evening. The writer also mentions Letters to the Editor require signature and address and up to 200 words.
Vermont officials prepare a 2 PM ceremony to dedicate the Fisher-Scott Memorial Pines as a Registered National Natural Landmark. The event honors the Canfield family history and Mrs Dorothy Canfield Fisher, highlighting environmental heritage and community contributions across Arlington and Vermont.
The piece argues Carter repeats Ford's "wait and see" strategy amid unemployment easing and high inflation. It cites economist Gar Alperovitz proposing a Humphrey Hawkins style framework with public jobs, price controls on basics, and selective wage restraint, plus broader public planning and expansion of food stamps and Medicare as signs of shift already underway. Mayor Tommy Stroup of Mount Carmel, Illinois, declines produce from town gardens.
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