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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges voters to participate in Mt Anthony budget decision urging private ballot voting. It argues education funding is public and politics intrudes, and stresses every vote matters though many go uncast.
Train whistle signals a lure as the Bennington 76 flag gains nationwide bicentennial attention. Vermont steam train tours attract thousands of brochure requests with August plans to start in Bennington. area hopes visitors will spend wisely and leave with an appreciation of local contributions to state and country.
Editor notes highlight Gov. Salmon's dual role as governor and Senate candidate visiting towns in Vermont. Sen. Leahy hosts a town meeting at Fisher Elementary in Arlington while Rep. Jeffords plans a public talk at the Bennington Federal Building. Spargo’s letter urges readers to remember a larger world and bicentennial perspective.
In an opinion piece, the writer argues federal welfare costs rose 20 percent to 22.6 billion with 11 million AFDC recipients despite a falling headcount. He attributes changes to birth rates and notes rising medical costs, unemployment compensation, and growing welfare demand, urging ongoing fight against abusers to protect the economy.
THOM SPARGO of Bennington reflects on a bicentennial voyage through 44 states and British Columbia. He finds America’s past in place names, forts, and battles, but concludes the nation is inherently young driven by its people and future potential. He contrasts regional histories and notes Mormon welfare, CapITol views, and the enduring expatriation of youth across generations.
In this Mountian Chatter piece, residents wrestle with squirrels that shift from charming visitors to nuisance pests raiding bird feeders and seed stores. A tale contrasts clever fluffy rodents with their occasional predatory habits and a quirky natural history of the red squirrel. The author also notes slimming by bowling at B and B Alleys, enjoying sport with Charlie while fending off winter pounds.
A Vermont reader urges disclosure of poll tax exemptions and clarifies that paying the tax does not affect voting rights. The letter warns of drives to register and vote, urges timely exemption applications, and notes consequences for licenses and juries. The piece shifts to commentary on Henry Kissinger and White House strategy, discussing Ford era politics and Reagan’s later influence.
The piece links Reagan's rise with the radical right and Kissinger's political peril. It notes Safire’s secret records charge and Ford as pivotal for a Ford–Kissinger stand. It questions Democratic criticism and ponders a possible challenge to Ford for Kansas City.
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