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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Jimmy Carter earns liberal trust despite two conservative concessions on food stamps and welfare, while praising his environmental push, Social Security funding shift, and stimulus priorities. It notes liberals fault his 1981 balanced-budget pledge but cites his broader liberal credentials and policy moves.
Bennington selectmen opposed raises two years ago yet now approve a town manager contract at about $25,000 plus an assistant costing roughly $15,000 annually. The combined manager’s office budget nearly doubles in a short time, prompting concern over taxpayers’ money and value received.
Editor notes that downtown congestion on busy weekends spurs local protests against a proposed rerouting plan that would affect side streets. Readers are urged to value slow progress and safety while reports on elementary schools reveal parent involvement and a push for stronger home school communication.
In a letter to The Banner, Stratton counters George Gordon by praising immigrant communities that plant blooms in small city plots. She recalls seeing forsythia and tulips amid traffic tunnels, noting volunteers create islands of color and care endures despite urban hardships.
In Arlington a phoenix-like revival of live music occurred when the Vermont Symphony Orchestra drew sellout crowds for a youth concert and an evening program. Initiated after a February meeting in the Arlington Inn, leadership by Mrs. Bruce Barger of Arlington and Mrs. John Root of Shaftsbury helped launch the project. The note thanks local chairs and supporters for reviving live Wagner through the orchestra, marking a rebirth after months of canned music.
The Vermont Girl Scout Council sustaining membership drive nears completion with strong support from individuals families and industries. The campaign emphasizes quality Scouting programs as a high priority reflecting Vermonters commitment to youth. Final contributions should be sent to Vermont Girl Scout Council Inc South Burlington. Mrs Conrad R Hoffman Bennington Chairman Mrs Charles Thompson Area Chairman for Bennington County Bennington.
The Bennington annual fishing derby thanked attendees for a successful event and praised the Bennington Police Association for hot dogs soda and Shilo the police attack dog. Also lauded were game warden Robert Mumley Fish Hatchery manager Frank Snow and the Bennington Rescue Squad with thanks to DeMarco's Sporting Goods Little American Sport Shop Woolworth's Cortland Line Co Strew Line Co Berkley Line Co Yakima Bait Co for prizes.
A playful quip about teenage shopping asks if a teen can return an outfit if parents approve. The moment mirrors a restaurant gag where a wife jokes about her husband’s entrance. Comedian Mickey Freeman is cited as delivering similar humor in Parade magazine.
A North Bennington reader laments Vermont policy shifts after Carter's energy warnings. Criticizes the state for backing a Super 7 road plan and mocks a new USPS routing scheme as wasteful and confusing. Urges simpler, cheaper improvements to roadside charm and faster mail delivery.
A Vermont Audubon Council led Atlas project invites competent birders and curious volunteers to map breeding birds across roughly 175 to 200 USGS 3 by 3 mile blocks. The effort, spanning June and July, aims to identify nesting species and fragile habitats, aiding conservation planning in Vermont.
The piece argues the London economic summit boosted Carter abroad and at home, shaping perceptions of his foreign policy prowess. It cites Greek lobbying in Congress and Israel issues as limits on Carter’s influence, while noting State Department claims of the summit’s success and potential to steer policy toward liberalized trade.
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