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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes West Germany runs a healthy trade surplus while the United States suffers a balance of payments deficit due to oil imports. Chancellor Schmidt plans to expand energy research into breeder technology, opposing Carter's restraint. Paris London Tokyo reportedly reluctant to adopt Carter's fuel enrichment stance. The piece highlights concerns over weapons proliferation if such tech enters civilian markets.
The piece discusses uranium availability for reactors, noting a March Ford Foundation finding that supplies may cover world needs into the next century. It argues for international enrichment stations to manage uranium and urges Carter to press foreign leaders in London to curb nuclear proliferation while maintaining U.S. leadership in peaceful and military uses.
The proposed Vermont mail sorting machine draws criticism as the Postal Department delays delivering an economic report to Vermont's congressional delegation. Sommerkamp schedules public sessions on May 9 in Montpelier and Rutland at noon and 7:30 p.m. to hear opinions on the changes.
The Nixon interview special Tonight marks Richard Nixon back in the public eye and $600,000 richer. The piece teases a self serving China trip narrative with Pat Nixon, references past Checkers warmth, and mocks the Frost Nixon broadcast as sensational. It urges viewers to skip if offended but notes high audience curiosity fuels sponsor interest.
The editor prints a letter praising President Carter's energy proposal and condemning opposition from finance, oil, and private power interests. The writer argues rivals delay action and that Europe and Japan opened markets, while Carter prioritizes national welfare and independence. Sen. Wes Grady urges congressional support.
Arlington resident argues against a new Super 7, urging use of up to 100 percent federal funds to upgrade the old iron bridge north of Arlington and the Shaftsbury railroad bridge. They warn of higher maintenance costs and increased taxes for Bennington to Manchester motorists, and accuse the Highway Department of seeking public dissatisfaction to push the project.
The continuation of Richard Stafford’s letter recounts Col. Joab Stafford and 41 Cheshire men aiding Bennington in 1777. A loyalist Tory recounts the battle, a retaliatory incident with Cummins, and Stafford’s mercy preventing a lynching. The Stafford Hill Patriots Memorial commemorates the event with views of Mt. Greylock and the Hoosic Valley.
In Parade magazine Jackie Vernon recounts a joke where a Dutchman explains the red white and blue flag as symbolic of taxes. The American adds a US twist noting stars appear with the tax talk, delivering a light exchange on taxation and national symbols.
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