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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This record notes the newspaper’s publication schedule and principal address as listed.
Economists Jusenius and Ledebur argue Washington does not favor the Southwest at the Northeast’s expense. From 1969 to 1972 only 1.5 percent of Northern job losses were due to Southward relocation. most losses came from Northern plant closures. Despite Southern manufacturing gains, per capita income and aid lag national averages. They warn against Northeast–Southwest rivalries and recommend broader welfare reform to boost all regions and attract investment.
Editor reflects on Thanksgiving remnants in Vermont, international aid for Turkish quake survivors, and Bennington Rescue Squad fundraising success. Observes bilingual Quebec influence spreading to Vermont state departments with notices in English and French, incl US education of the handicapped.
A Bennington County native writes to oppose a McDonald’s in Manchester and similar developments, arguing Vermont’s natural beauty and historic architecture deserve restraint. He praises Manchester’s restoration efforts and laments modern shopping centers that diverge from the period style.
Gordon Walker and Gedson C. LaCroix critique ageism and stereotypes in national and local discourse. They urge realistic views on elders, warn against architectural blandness exemplified by McDonald’s, and advocate zoning to protect Vermont’s natural beauty and tourism driven economy.
On November 14 1976 Jamaica marks the 20th anniversary of the first Interstate segment opening. The system now covers over 38 000 miles of a planned 42 000 with an $80 billion cost funded by motor vehicle and gasoline taxes. The piece warns of rail decline and highway dominated life while noting environmental and social costs, including loss of farmland, shifts in rural and urban life, potential water pollution and unemployment if dependencies on highways grow without rail revival or alternative fuels.
Bennington NALC Branch 252 posts a notice to patrons about post office route restructurings and new carriers. They request cooperation in labeling mailboxes to aid delivery until carriers learn new patrons, and extend holiday wishes.
Area residents recall the Farmers Market Arts and Crafts Sale at Shaftsbury Elementary School on November 20. The feature was makers selling in person, with chats possible but lines sometimes blocking interaction. A suggestion favors labels with maker names and phone numbers for future events.
A Burlington Free Press op-ed notes that ads aim to capture attention long enough to extract money. It cautions that individuals praising themselves often overstate value, risking ineffective pitches.
The reminiscence ponders death pills issued to Allied and Axis soldiers, recalling a missing pill once belonging to Gen. Donovan and anecdotes of war era pockets in Army trousers. It wonders how many remain lost in Europe and America, and recounts a tale involving Dorchester Hotel and a promise to shoot if met by Germans.
A light feature describes a quirky Chinese diet craze where diners may eat freely but must use only a single chopstick. The piece notes the playful challenge and social media buzz around the rule as a novelty dining trend.
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