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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation based at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues President Carter backs a cargo preference rule forcing most imported oil to ship on U.S. tankers, raising gasoline costs and serving campaign donors. It claims the administration’s rationale is weak and tainted by political influence from shipping interests.
The GAO final report estimates cargo preference for oil could cost up to 610 million annually, far above Carter's 100 million figure and the interim 240 million. The rise harms nationwide consumers, especially in the Northeast, as imports grow and domestic oil prices rise. The piece questions paying subsidies to an industry that argues for protectionist measures to stay afloat.
In Shaftsbury a local fire protection history is celebrated with an open house showing how volunteer efforts built modern measures. Arlington faces a tax sale after 40 years with 85 acres likely sold for 1500 dollars amid potential title issues, signaling broader lessons for towns about delinquent taxes and taxpayer responsibility.
A state police spokesman defends a trooper against an anonymous editorial critique. He argues unsigned complaints lack credibility, notes officers face harsher scrutiny than criminals, recounts case specifics of halted pursuits, and thanks those who supported the trooper as trustworthy observers.
A Prospect School trustee pledges transparency about the Bleau House acquisition and current finances. He explains past debts, a $4,000 deficit, and a major fund drive to stabilize the private school which serves diverse families and relies on tuition and grants.
Labor Day weekend passes with unseasonable warmth and frost-free nights. The piece notes tomatoes still green on the mountain, urges caution about early picking, and reflects on quieter country life post Labor Day while fall and its visitors approach.
George and Pat Raymond thank The Banner for nine vacation issue sports pages and praise John Hubbard’s extensive coverage and photography. They note the town’s gripes about coverage but commend the capable young editor for his work and the quality of articles and images.
A parent recalls Nicholas five and later eleven, noting his first day of school went smoothly, then the second day brought resistance. The narrator reflects on training children to work, the value of effort, and growth toward competence, with aside on leisure and life’s seasons.
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