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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
U S arms sales to Iran Saudi Arabia and others prompt Israeli officials to consider purchasing more F 15 fighters. The potential move highlights a paradox in U S policy as Israel faces renewed threats and volatility in the region amid ongoing congressional debates over Maverick missiles and F 18s.
In a surreal dream of Honolulu and a waking alarm, the narrator follows a siren to Crow Hill Road where a house is on fire. The scene at night shows trucks, spotlights, and fierce activity as firefighters battle the blaze and a crucial hose becomes a lifeline.
A chaotic interior fire scene unfolds with glowing insects of flame gnawing partitions and a crew battling through smoke. A pot, axe, tar can, and bags of dog chow are dragged from the porch as the house remains standing, though damaged, while volunteers tidy gear and swap hunting-season chatter.
A Bennington Museum admissions worker recalls visitors jokes and questions. The essay notes how humorous inquiries about prices clocks and private doors lighten daily duties. Travelers ask where Bennington is and staff enjoy helping the public.
In this guest editorial, Stella Hackel and Richard Snelling trade charges over fiscal policy as Vermont faces anticipated losses from federal tax changes. The piece accuses both candidates of tax gimmickry while noting Bank of New York downgrades and urging clear fiscal leadership amid calls for expanded social programs.
An opinion notes the National Livestock and Meat Board questions attaching the pork loving animal to a looming influenza. It argues the term swine flu risks misperception and should be renamed to avoid stigma and panic.
A New Jersey meat board opposes calling influenza in pigs by human-derived terms. A Department of Economic Development spokesman jokes about rebranding as Chicago influenza and even political flu to mock the season and politics.
The Bennington Bicentennial Committee calls for public ideas to mark Vermont’s 1777 founding as a true state anniversary. Citizens may mail thoughts to Box 1077 or contact director Roger Jewett at the Putnam Hotel center to discuss a July 1777 pageant, a Battle of Bennington reenactment, or a legal holiday observance.
The writer notes tomatoes contain organic iron and cites Rutgers University analysis showing iron varying up to 1,938 parts per million. They pose a question about which tomato was eaten and suggest higher iron may indicate more of other desirable minerals and vitamins.
A reader thanks the Mt. Anthony Program for helping with high school graduation. She notes the program gave experiences and support, helped with schoolwork, and fostered a sense of being needed. She values the responsibility lessons and says she will miss the program. North Petersburg, N.Y.
A Vermont paper reader writes from Stonehurst Court in Upper Darby Pennsylvania asking what ferns from a block ad labeled Fern Pickers are used for. The letter also notes approval of fried dough and disappointment with a hot dog on a stick at a fair.
The letter thanks Mr Monmany of Metropolitan Life Insurance for stressing immunization and its protection against severe childhood diseases. It urges all parents to use Metropolitan’s offer of reminder cards and booklets and to ensure children receive the health advantages for future citizens. MARION PAYERS N R N Bennington Graded School North Bennington.
San Diego Tribune reports a new book titled How To Hold Up a Bank with the subtitle A New Way To Control Soil Erosion. The coverage notes the provocative pairing of a crime themed title with an environmental subtitle.
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