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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
4
An editorial urges stronger local support for mass transit to reduce car dependence. It notes Carter’s energy plan underplays buses, cites Bennington as an example where Mercedes buses could be better utilized, and calls on Bennington selectmen to grant parking near Hotel Putnam to buses to keep service visible and viable.
In a wood paneled room 27 spectators, eight reporters, three witnesses and Senator John Glenn discuss how to curb nuclear proliferation. The Glenn committee weighs the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, breeder reactors, and a widening arms gap as Carter and Ford shift U S policy and critics warn of a potential global drift to nuclear arms.
A radio column links Cuba, Moscow, and Mafia intrigue, noting Castro's support for the PLO and FBI informant deaths. It recalls Kim Philby in London, Volkov’s defection, and the ACLU wiretap ruling. It warns that informants face danger and hints at internal leaks enabling law enforcement gaps.
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
In New York City Consolidated Edison backed a Citibank plan for solar dehumidification atop a 53rd Street skyscraper. The $1.7 million system would save up to $3,000 yearly but was doomed by Citibank’s energy efficient design. The latticework remains as a potential future sun catchment, not a practical cure.
Alma Denny laments rising first class mail costs. She notes mail, photos, and greetings bind a scattered family, urges a special noncommercial rate or a cheap family correspondence envelope, and urges the President and Postal Service to support keeping in touch with loved ones.
F. Raymond Dewey argues against assuming a new high speed north south highway is needed just because a nationwide 55 mph limit exists. He notes dangers of passing slow caravans and curves at high speed and cites safer cars, enforcement, and services as factors in highway safety.
Letter to the Banner praises Lions clubs for offering free hearing and glaucoma tests via a mobile van. The writer, hard of hearing since childhood, thanks the Lions for preventing further loss and aiding people who may be unaware of their conditions. Ends with goodwill and address at 629 Main St.
Last week reports say MAU tennis and golf cannot compete with other schools due to a $3.4 million budget shortfall for transportation. Superintendent Sleeman and Athletic Director Fredrickson propose asking John Q. Public for funds, while suggesting tapping the MAA Board and faculty first.
Malcomb Hobbs notes a near and dear source measured 60 on the thermometer and adds a quirky line that the reading equates to about 26 in cellulose. The Cape Codder (Orleans) carries the anecdote.
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