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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Governor Hugh Carey deployed a political gambit in Austin to promise to back Mario Cuomo on the liberal line even if Cuomo loses the Democratic primary. The move aimed to keep Cuomo viable against Beame or Abzug, leveraging New York City fringe party influence to shape the mayoral race.
The piece analyzes Gov Cuomo's anticipated shift from Carey to Koch as a Democratic mayoral candidate. Koch’s primary win reshapes Cuomo's strategy, aligning with backers who funded Carey and setting up a tough re election test as critics scrutinize Cuomo’s tenure and potential future support.
Critics petition the Federal Communications Commission to tightly regulate automatic dialers and recorded messages. They warn intrusive pre recorded pitches could flood switchboards, interrupt elections and TV viewing, making consent required for calls a public necessity.
Alexander Cockburn critiques soccer in The Village Voice, noting the sport's two 45 minute halves demand constant concentration unlike baseball or football. He laments spectator tedium and the challenges of watching on television, implying a broader cultural weariness with the sport.
A harsh critique of modern soccer praising the commentator’s hysteria and the sport’s brief moments of spectacle. The piece contrasts today with Victorian entertainment pitting dwarfs against rats, deeming it a harsher but more engaging betting sport than contemporary soccer.
A Bennington Banner reader reacts to Tyler Harwell's environmental legislation series and a United Business Service report. He cites a Stratton Mountains project and argues against widening U S 7, proposing a bypass instead. He notes his 1783 house near the existing dirt road and the highway’s summit as key concerns.
An elderly resident argues for a new traffic route to relieve congestion, asserting that environmentalists delay progress with legal tactics. He supports diverting vehicles to protect historic homes and welcome cyclists and children, while criticizing activists as obstructive and impractical.
A Bennington business writes to The Banner asserting their vehicle occupies only one parking space and apologizing for prior meter payments. They request correction to Sept 28 article on vendor ordinances and promise to start paying meters when parking.
A Middlebury energy workshop drew 500 interested homeowners but only sparse publicity. Brendan Wittaker of the state Energy Office warned of the US foreign balance deficit and predicted future shifts to electric or alcohol powered cars. Exhibits included insulation, wood stoves, and solar ideas as officials caution on insulation standards and safety.
In New York a reflective piece argues rain can symbolize sorrow or serenity, with vivid scenes along the Hudson and reflections on how weather shapes mood. It weaves personal notes with historical nods to Franklin and a political aside about postmaster general appointments.
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