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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Mt Anthony Union School Board urged other SVSU districts to cede voting power, but the request was rejected. The move, seen as a bully tactic, risks damaging cooperation as Mt Anthony faces overcrowding and possible new construction. Without broader support, reapportionment goals clash with district unity.
The text argues that Gov. Richard Snelling and Attorney General M. Jerome Diamond let petty disputes over jurisdiction and election methods derail focus on crime fighting. It urges priority on practical public safety over partisan bickering and demands a return to effective governance.
John C. Reed of Bennington blasts Vermont Headmasters' Association for biased travel decisions in basketball playdowns, accusing northern favoritism, unfair scheduling, and lack of receipts. He urges audits, improved fairness, and better recognition for players from the South and Mt Anthony. He signs from 155 Morgan St. Bennington.
In Maine the Commission on Postal Service held a hearing where critics argued the Postal Service does not treat community identity as a measurable factor when closing smaller post offices. The sparsely populated venues underscored citizenry concerns about losing local identity amid plant closures.
The Maine Times questions moving 75 percent of parcel delivery from the Post Office to United Parcel Service, claiming $190,000 yearly savings but noting service declines and rising deficits. Rust Craft Greeting Cardman argues public functions should not seek profit, likening rescue costs to essential public services.
Country Mouse from New York argues that many postwar youths show zombie like traits such as apathy short attention spans and poor verbal skills. He links these to television and cites a Newsweek cover story suggesting violent TV may fuel a rising wave of aggression.
A Newsweek study links excessive TV to poor reading and imagination in children, while a researcher notes TV dulls verbal and reasoning centers and fuels violence and social alienation. The essay advocates moderation, limited daytime broadcasting, restricted violence, shorter ads, and improved programs to foster stimulation over numbing.
A letter to The Banner questions Bennington Schools superintendent Sleeman about his sister leasing the Adult Book Store in Pownal. The writer, a former North Adams resident, cites alleged pornographic material and urges an investigation of lease arrangements to ensure local education is not influenced by such business interests.
A Bennington family writes to praise Mr. Smith on his resignation as principal of MAUHS and to say they regret his leaving MATHS. They recall positive talks, praise his listening, and wish him well, noting MATHS’ loss could be another school’s gain.
In Middlebury Vermont Constance L Kite urged readers to rethink marital titles and gender bias in church and media. Pete Horton questions the use of Ms and gendered terms while ERA progress stalls in Indiana and New Hampshire. Kite suggests readers send questions to Montpelier and comments on the sisterhood movement and zap tactics.
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