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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 24, 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 piece advocates phased U.S. troop withdrawal from Korea to avoid a new Asian ground war, arguing it reduces entanglements while maintaining enough forces in South Korea. It warns that a rapid pullback could trigger North–South conflict and draws attention to Japan’s uncertain future role. The author criticizes General Singlaub and calls for departure while conditions remain favorable.
Fat Albert creator Bill Cosby receives a Doctor of Philosophy in education from the University of Massachusetts. His dissertation argues for integrating Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids into elementary curricula as a teaching aid and learning tool.
James W. Batchelder argues against mandatory metric adoption citing a national poll showing 9 percent support and a potential $200 million cost for speed limit sign conversions. He urges President Carter to countermand such decrees to avoid compelled changes and public backlash.
A reflective essay recalls Memorial Day history from May 30 and Gen John A Logan's call to remember the cost of freedom, followed by a personal update from Washington about a family member's health and gratitude to caregivers. The piece blends tribute with community thanks and a brief vignette on a college graduate daughter moving to teaching in a foreign setting.
A narrated letter describes a university teacher's weekend with a Harvard historian who pursues Indian mountain cultures while married. She learns of his wife’s pregnancy, confronts him about fidelity, and ends with a firm rejection. The piece contemplates right and wrong and the value of honest relationships.
The town lauds the Vermont Veterans Home for its evolution from the Soldiers Home into a landmark facility serving veterans and locals. The Deer Park picnic area remains a memorable stop for travelers and residents, reflecting the community’s pride in its homegrown asset.
W Bradford Craig president of Bennington Regional Transit asks Bennington selectmen to reverse May 17 decision ending bus parking spaces at Putnam Square. He notes Putnam Square is a hub for transfers and routes, April ridership over 1800, recent grant support, and the system’s smooth operation. He warns loss would disrupt schedules and harm community transit.
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