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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 125 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, delivering local news, notices, and community information to residents.
Editorial criticizes Louis C. Sarelas for slow action on citizen complaints and paperwork. It argues he needs an executive assistant to handle grants and routine calls, noting the board is willing to approve aid but Sarelas has not proposed a hire. The piece emphasizes the manager’s role as chief executive and the political expectations of office.
Sarelas faces vindictive pressure from critics including Tim Corcoran while defending his administrative competence. Citizens weigh signals about George Rogers and medical insurance, but local rancor colors the debate. If Sarelas remains trapped in the trenches he cannot effectively govern the town.
A Boston opinion piece urges a workable gun control program focused on reducing firearms in civilian hands, increasing penalties for first offenders, funding a federal buyback with incentives, and public education. It argues for limited police armament and compares U S practice with Britain while naming Michael Kluever as an officer in gun groups.
A humorous column about a gas guzzling riding mower nicknamed The Sheikh. The writer notes its frost intolerance, energy-hungry heat trick, tendency to throw rocks, and unreliable five horsepower engine. He recalls misadventures, maintenance woes, and the annual return of those oil sheikhs.
Washington debate frames Carter as overreaching while Congress stalls key initiatives. The president delays tax reform to next year amid pressure to set priorities, while Ways and Means and Finance committees bottleneck energy, Social Security, welfare, and hospital cost controls. Critics argue Congress slows progress more than Carter.
A critique contrasts Soviet rights rhetoric with U S ghetto hardships and unemployment. It cites the Kerner report, federal job programs, and the 1946 Full Employment Act while arguing for stronger economic rights and action to reduce urban inequality.
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