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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial credits former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter for forcing the presidential race to address the central divide in American life between white and black communities. It criticizes his phrasing on low rent housing and open housing laws, noting the need for thoughtful discussion on how government housing programs affect integration and access to opportunity.
The piece argues suburbs welcome plants with tax dollars but zoning bars low income workers, linking housing segregation to federal policy. It notes past integration success and warns candidates must spell clear positions on steps Washington must take, citing HUD Chicago project cases and a Clark quote on breaking poverty cycles.
In Bennington community Armand Lampron earned respect from bankers and thousands of customers for his finance acumen and outspoken, generous nature. His death leaves a gap in local business and civic life as residents recall a man who cared about people. Banner reminds readers no letters on the eve of election and sets deadlines for budget vote commentary.
Letter writers discuss pay value, job markets, and the ethics of compensation. One writer argues pay is set by management and varies by employer, while another laments earlier underpayment of teachers and doctors. The editor’s note cites concern over replacing removal of traffic chains at Four Corners with safer crossings and clearer lines.
A letter from Bennington addresses Woodford Pownal and Shaftsbury parents urging respect for teachers and a careful listening by the MAU School Board. It argues unions achieved raises but warns against overreach while noting the broader squeeze on working people and the need to fund fringe benefits and late sports transportation via community input.
The Mt Anthony Union High School music department hosted an exchange concert with Mepham High School from Bellmore New York. Concerts were held Friday and Saturday evenings with students housed in Bennington area homes. Appreciation is given to Betty Fiske and Mary Geannelis for housing and reception arrangements and to the parents for hosting the visiting students. Therese C Trahan coordinator of music department.
In a bold National Review piece Timothy Leary argues the culture creates political martyrs through media and legal systems. He cites Kunstler Little Dylan and the Weathermen, framing modern rebellion as a manufactured myth aided by the press and lawyers.
Hubert Humphrey entertains reporters with rapid ad libs while not a candidate, praising Carter and distancing from anti Washington attacks. The Gridiron Club dinner at the Statler Hilton features Carter at the head table, satire on politics, and a brisk look at U S presidential campaigning dynamics.
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