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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1976
Page
1
Mt. Anthony defeated Burlington 65-63 after Alan Daigneault hit a jumper with four seconds left. A bomb scare delayed the game 40 minutes before return to play, with Tom Carter sparking Burlington and foul trouble shaping Mt. Anthony’s late rally.
Washington officials announce a plan for a long life low energy light bulb named Litek. Inventor Donald Hollister of California expects 7 to 10 dollar price and market entry within two years. ERDA funds 310000 with matching 34000 by Hollister for development and market studies.
In Narbonne and Montredon the winegrower revolt over cheap Italian wine turns violent as about 1,000 cultivators clash with police. Two killed, 29 wounded, and a government airlift of riot units sparks calls for police withdrawal while growers vow to resist disarmament and protect shotguns.
The Vermont House defeated a sweeping land use plan on a 65 to 73 vote, killing the proposal once again after years of effort. The package aimed to coordinate local zoning with a statewide framework and tied state grants to conformance, fueling opposition that argued it threatened local control and raised taxes.
William Poole analyzes Vermont’s nuclear power dispute as debate intensifies since the late 1960s. Public skepticism grows amid charges from supporters and opponents, with Vermont Yankee’s recent safety shutdown highlighting the complexity and conflicting expert opinions in Vernon.
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso said the state must review its nuclear waste regulations in light of Brookhaven National Laboratory's plan to ship radioactive waste via Orient Point to New London and I-91 to I-84 toward a South Carolina disposal site. The route avoids New York City where shipments are banned. Authorities note safety concerns, lack of police escorts, and debates over public involvement in nuclear issues amid the broader energy and governance crisis.
Washington officials report a contact tracing effort for Lassa fever victims is hampered by international travelers dispersing. The investigation adds 18 people in a hospital waiting room with Margaret Coe, a 43 year old Peace Corps nurse’s aide hospitalized after contracting the rare disease. Coe is the fourth known U.S. case with no specific treatment.
Rhodesia's defense minister announced new callups to boost the army and admitted Cuban and Soviet advisors aid Rhodesian guerrillas based in Mozambique. Officials cited Mozambique's port access cutoff and UN sanctions as tolling effects, with regular troops expanding beyond the current 4,000.
The forecast calls for a chilly day with variable cloudiness. Tonight will be clear and cold with lows from 10 to 15. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny with afternoon highs around the mid 30s.
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