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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Westminster letter urges action on Route 7 conflicts and the need to recondition existing Vermont roads. Amid legal tangles over a new parallel road, residents fear neglect will degrade Route 7, prompting calls for comprehensive planning as transportation officials study statewide road conditions.
The House rejected a costly cargo preference measure amid a partisan push by Common Cause and Republicans. The 257 to 165 vote ended a bid to require most oil imports to travel on high cost U.S. tankers, a move framed as a payoff to maritime interests.
The column reflects on decades of terrorism from Berlin to Entebbe, noting key killings and rescues. It warns of escalating danger as terrorists seek bigger prizes, including nuclear devices, and argues for international cooperation and stronger security measures while cautioning about civil liberties.
The piece compares Vermont to Israel amid Middle East tensions, noting Vermont’s peace with neighbors, then argues Israel faces greater threats. It cites GNP contrasts, Soviet and Cuban involvement, U S support through Carter, and fears of Arab coalition intervention. The author warns Geneva talks may resemble a risky conference table with rogues.
Letters to the Banner describe a meeting held last Thursday night in Putney with Putney and Westminster residents and state highway officials including Secretary Ron Crisman. They protest Route 5’s poor condition and argue for rebuilding, noting costs of 500 000 to 700 000 dollars per mile, while noting I 91 parallelism reduces justification.
In a Vermont discussion about Route 7 and the new Super 7 project costing 37 million dollars, officials warn the old route will stay in poor status as funds remain tight. The state’s 3,000 miles of roads exceed 2 billion in value, with maintenance challenged without steep gas tax increases. A parallel 20 mile four lane connects Bennington and Manchester, implying higher upkeep costs. The writer predicts future decline of Route 7 and questions meeting outcomes.
Sue Long of Waitsfield argues the United Nations destroys sovereignty and enables communist control. She cites wars since its founding, distrust of UNESCO and UNICEF funds, and calls for U.S. withdrawal, urging Oct. 24 to be observed as a day of shame.
The writer reflects on the UN’s 32 years of service since its 1945 founding, noting fear and weapons development deplete scarce resources. He urges support and improvement of the United Nations as the only sane path to peace and shared resources, ending with a call for the spirit guiding all to aid its fruition.
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