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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201, providing local news and community coverage.
Editorial discusses presumption of innocence and public rights to protection, noting Vermont bail rules permit bail in non capital crimes. It argues society’s rights often outweigh individual rights and highlights concern over detainees awaiting trial in murder cases against police or corrections officers.
A Banner story cites the Vermont Supreme Court ruling that bail aims to secure court jurisdiction not preventive detention. The letter argues for legislative change, urges vigilance without vigilante justice, and notes fear in the community while urging lawful processes. It also comments on formula marketing, water quality, and maternal feeding choices in developing countries, linking advertising to public health risks. The writer laments a 15 year old girl’s murder and expresses fear for daughters’ safety, calling for parental vigilance and justice.
A reader from Pownal vents about Vermont bail practices. He argues out of state defendants post cash bail while murder suspects avoid jail, questioning the balance of rights and public safety. He cites DWI cases and a murdered girl named Mary Ann Peterson to urge reform.
A letter urges Vermonters to support the Dole McGovern and Humphrey amendments restoring provisions cut from food stamp legislation. PACT sponsors an April 15 press conference at 95% North St Burlington to explain changes, hold a panel, and present petitions opposing cuts. The note defends aid recipients and criticizes Ford and Reagan for political posturing over hunger policy.
A University student and graduate writes defending Southern Vermont College President James Donahue as the school undergoes rapid changes. The letter contends Donahue is well suited for reform, acknowledging discord and assigning much of the blame for turmoil to his leadership and the transition.
The author defends President Donahue highlighting SVC’s growth to a larger campus with more dorm space better faculty and staff higher enrollment and new programs. They acknowledge past protests but argue the board should now support his leadership as the college shows internal stability and progress.
A spring vignette from Searsburg blurs between mountain thaw and Easter lore. The piece notes ice melting at the pond, pussywillow growth, and newts in the dam as the valley warms. It then shifts to Easter history, symbolism, and customs, from sunrise services to eggs, rabbits, new clothes, and lilies, ending with warm Easter wishes from Charlie and narrator.
A Dallas News style remark notes a milk carton should open as easily as a beer can. Ilka Chase comments on traitors of history and the spring play The Varied Airs of Spring published by Doubleday.
The piece weighs the pros and cons of covert operations in U S policy as outlined by the Church Committee report. It argues covert actions are cheap and tempting given diplomatic limits and global entanglement, but warns they taint American ideals, often back right wing autocracies, breach treaties, invite retaliation, and face Congress gridlock before a clear decision.
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