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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays, is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201. The note outlines its publication schedule and corporate address for the regional newspaper.
The piece praises tenants and insurers for aiding the Boston arson case, argues insurers tolerate fraud in auto claims, and suggests aggressive investigation and reform. It highlights private investigators, small-time swindles, and the potential of governing base rates on hypothetical claim costs to deter fraud and raise policing efficiency.
Mea Allen’s Darwin and His Flowers argues that Darwin’s preparatory work for evolution was rooted in plants not animals. The book surveys his studies across Tierra del Fuego, the Galapagos, Tahiti, New Zealand, and other sites, detailing his notes on seeds, pollination, and plant variations. It notes his post 1859 publications on fertilization, climbers, carnivorous plants, and human evolution, and praises Allen’s vivid account of Darwin’s botanical method and curiosity.
The second Morrissey in two weeks resigns from the Water Board after a heated clash with Town Manager Louis Savelas who dismissed charges as sophomoric. Gerald E. Morrissey and his son Gerald P. Morrissey have long clashed with Savelas, prompting calls for careful review by selectmen of why a boil-water order was delayed despite state advice.
A Burlington reader questions nuclear power supporters about the Price-Anderson Act. Citing a 1957 baseline and a 1977 ruling by US District Judge James B. McMillan, the writer argues the act shields utilities from full liability and urges citizens to demand responsibility if the shield ends.
A House subcommittee hearings on national goals for telephone service discuss Consumer Communications Reform Act of 1977. The industry argues against altering a system that already provides affordable basics, while critics including the FCC favor more competition. The bill prompts debate on who should set national telecommunications policy.
A quote attributed to Will Rogers urges lawmakers to pair every appropriation with a bill identifying its funding source. The remark stresses financial accountability and the need for transparent budgeting before actions are taken.
The essay weighs whether the postal system should remain a public service or become a profit chasing business. It discusses HR7700, subsidies, Saturday delivery, village post offices, and political control, noting past deficits and recent efficiency gains, while predicting cycles of reform and privatization debates. It references President Carter, congress, and Myron A. Wright of Exxon in illustrating the tug between policy factions.
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