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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that intercity buses, a lifeline for many, face a vicious cycle of rising fares and dropping ridership. With energy concerns and a pending ICC decision by May 15 on a 13 percent fare increase, the sector risks further price shocks and dwindling access.
Justice Department antitrust lawyers push to halt fare increases and curb ridership decline on Greyhound Trailways and others. If fares stay steady and ridership does not rebound, Washington may consider subsidizing bus lines while awaiting ICC action to stop the spiral.
Letter to the editor argues the new White River Junction mailSorting machine may not deliver faster service and questions saving justifications. It warns against closing small post offices, urges consideration of local service value, and suggests mail handling warrants ongoing public subsidy.
A reader argues road safety depends on drivers not infrastructure alone. Even with repairs, Route 7 remains hazardous if speeds are unsafe, especially near the college entrance where out of state drivers and reckless speeders contribute to fatalities and accidents.
The community splits over a new Route 7 road project with supporters citing reduced congestion and critics arguing it wastes public funds. Proponents note increased driver safety and local access while anti road opponents push back amid court battles and mounting bills.
Diane Lischer of the Seabrook Action Committee in Brattleboro Vermont accuses Gov Meldrim Thomson of New Hampshire of using the Seabrook site occupation on April 30 1977 to advance a pro nuclear agenda. She argues the arrests and bail costs hurt residents and questions state boundaries and environmental impact while urging personal recognizance for occupiers and transparency about nuclear risks and benefits.
A Middlebury narrative imagines an energy crisis shaping highway planning under wartime powers. A Federal Planning Office worker discusses forecasting travel trends, funding, and long term needs with leaders while balancing growth and conservation.
A reader argues that federal and state moves to decriminalize marijuana would harm society. He contends pot use would rise, impair youth, burden public spaces, and alter long term health and culture, urging limited penalties and continued enforcement.
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