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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation, located at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorials flag early signs of a 1974 75 rebound slowdown and debate how large a tax cut is needed. Economists warn that framing the economy as weakening risks undermining confidence and delaying decisive policy actions. A tax cut could conflict with tax reform goals, risking reduced impact on broad structural change.
The piece argues that tax reform proposals will be presented after the energy bill, delaying action to a potential election year. It warns that postponement could lead to legislative fights, erosion of voter support, and reliance on tax cuts as a quick fix, undermining equitable revenue reform.
The piece argues Germany and the United States should lead in preventive security against hijackings rather than costly commandos. It praises Lufthansa’s outcome, notes Munich 1972 as a lesson, and urges UN action plus global airport cooperation to reduce future incidents.
The Putnam Square Cynic reports tiredness and recalls a dangerous Main Street crossing as the painted crosswalk returns. John Ryan the crossing cop may referee the ongoing game between drivers and pedestrians while local brainstorming sessions address juvenile delinquency curriculum tourism and elderly issues amid gray skies.
The Rooney family owners say they cannot continue losing about $1 million yearly to run Vermont’s sole pari mutuel facility in Pownal. A decision on withdrawal will come after the greyhound season ends. They converted from thoroughbred and harness racing to dogs three years ago to boost revenue, but success did not follow. Local officials face a difficult prospect for jobs and tax base, and are urged to seek state development aid.
The first of a five part series tracing the furor sparked by Grace Greylock Niles claiming George Washington visited Pownal and Bennington in August 1790. Historical corrections show William Smith rode with Washington earlier but separated Aug 19, with no Washington visit to Bennington.
A reader criticizes a long stalled Route 7 project arguing it wastes funds harms town aesthetics and raises highway costs The letter cites conservation concerns and urges careful road planning citing Norwalk Conn and Danbury as towns affected by past Route 7 changes.
The piece argues against overbuilding new routes for traffic and warns that poorly planned highways ruin downtowns and farms. It cites Vermont and New England examples where bypasses and centers erode old towns, urging better land use and smarter planning for future growth. It transitions to a tale of historical weaponry and a 1345 exchange between King Edward III and Count des Fleches about ammunition supply amid rapid fire.
A historic dialogue outlines military strategy for a French campaign. King and Count discuss reducing cavalry in favor of infantry longbows, supplying arrows, and using a small elite longbow unit as snipers while weighing crossbows for most archers. A memo notes arrow carts and pack animals, possible knight dismounts, and potential crossbow procurement.
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