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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
In Bennington County a dispute over New Route 7 and old Route 7 funds escalates after a Vermont Public Interest Research Group letter labels the plan the Southern swindle. Critics say road money favors northern growth, leaving the banana belt with little, as inflation erodes funds and delays persist.
Guest editorial praises Lou Brock for breaking the modern stolen bases record, noting the quiet heroism of base stealers and the era he helped define with Aaron. A reader then compliments Oldcastle Players for Night Watch, followed by thanks for contributions to the Early Childhood Center Bus and Building Fund from Vermont Country Sports and others.
Leonard Clark of Rutland questions source funding for anti-nuclear advertisements in the CVPS debate while stating he does not condemn the pro-nuclear stance. He notes uncertainty about who pays for the opposing side’s messaging.
Vermonters and lawmakers denounce a proposed Super Route 7 from Bennington to Manchester. They warn the $35 to $50 million project would drain primary road funds, leaving 9 of 10 dollars for Route 7 and delaying improvements on other critical roads. Citizens urge action at 2 State St. Montpelier.
Letter to the editor from Fred A. Kastner, a 65 year old RSVP town crier, arguing he was not invited to participate in the parade during the Bennington Bicentennial. He recounts performing on Main Street during Bennington Bargain Days August 8 to 12 and calls for merchant feedback on his exclusion.
The Vermont Highway Department seeks public input on replacing standardized signs with conventional roadside advertising. The survey asks travelers to choose among new signing, information plaques, both, or no roadside ads, while critics urge marketing expertise over engineering.
In a New York column the author argues that despite overall social decline the past decade brought notable gains in trains, wine, and public television. He praises California and New York wines matching French quality, New Haven rail travel improving with air conditioned cars, and the rise of public television with acclaimed series like Ascent of Man and Nova. He notes stamps and coin engraving have worsened but remains grateful for the cultural boosts that offer distraction from street turmoil.
A Parade magazine quote about Abe Lincoln inspires memory of an immigrant who arrived with little hope, opened a going out of business store, and built a fortune by persuading some people at times. Stanley Myron Handelman is cited as the source in the collection Favorite Jokes.
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