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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues money and policy power shift toward Washington fueling alienation, praising state and local funding via general revenue sharing. It notes Nixon's aim to broaden the program, Ford's six year plan for about 40 billion, and opposition from fiscal conservatives and liberal critics plus interest groups including the League of Women Voters Education.
National groups criticized revenue sharing stating the federal government fails to enforce civil rights guarantees and provide public accounting. They urged lapsing the program unless changes are made, arguing local governments like Bennington benefit from control and oversight by grassroots groups and citizens.
The plan for a VT2 steam train faces funding hurdles as repairs from Bellows Falls to Rutland need more money. Officials say money from the New England Regional Commission, with six governors, is being sought. Gov Salmon’s administration will push the request at the governors meeting later this month.
Editor notes urge public input at a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Vermont Highway Department hearing in the courthouse to gauge interest in a possible village bus system. Tomorrow night’s outcome could determine transit’s future, urging public beneficiaries to participate. Also, Bennington Selectmen decide tonight who fills the vacancy left by Ralph G. Wright with calls for open, transparent deliberations.
A letter from a Bamner RSVP Advisory Council member thanks residents who voted yes on March 2 for funding to aid volunteer transportation in Shaftsbury and Bennington. The note highlights shrinking federal aid, local burden to sustain volunteers, and pride in 300 volunteers contributing 36,000 unpaid hours to the hospital, Veterans' Home, libraries, and schools.
Patricia Blackmer Thibodeau appeals to readers to donate to RSVP at 219 Benmont Avenue Bennington Vermont 05201. The letter notes benefits for the elderly, reduced taxpayer costs, and peace of mind for contributors and families.
Don Cameron of Hoosick New York writes to applaud an editorial on gun lobby triumph and urges banning the Saturday night special. He argues legislators fear gun lovers and calls for clearer definitions of what to ban, suggests the Federal Firearms Commission could ban possession, and urges better communication between gun enthusiasts and lawmakers.
Letter from Edward G Etheridge of 308 Pleasant St arguing that NRA defends Saturday night specials as the beginning of broader gun control aims. He cites over 20,000 laws and urges strict enforcement by courts rather than new restrictions.
Louis Grodsky argues the Dorset vote to adopt the Australian ballot on the town budget passed 214 to 182 with about 200 attending. He criticizes the town board of selectmen for concentrating power, claiming budgets over 142000 cannot be changed and urging informed participation.
Parents protest a claim that teachers are the bosses, arguing they elect the school board and should support teachers. They urge backing teachers to improve the local school system, noting the board already sought public confidence and calling for reciprocal trust for professionals preparing children for life.
Searsburg residents gathered for the annual town meeting to discuss budgets and town governance. The vote approved a modest tax increase from 6 to 7 to cover extra costs while trimming the school budget from 27,820.15 to about 20,000, with potential future town funding. Town officers were mostly reelected or smoothly replaced, and the day closed with reflections on spring’s arrival amid shifting weather.
A political clash over solar energy pits Congress against oil giants like Shell Exxon and Gulf as big firms invest in solar research. Critics warn monopolies may delay solar rollout while proponents call for federal funding and siting of the Solar Energy Research Institute. Politicians and industry vie for influence as Carter weighs regional siting and oil interests push back.
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