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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1976
Page
6
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The editorial urges residents to vote Yes on Mt. Anthony Union budget next Tuesday to avoid higher borrowing costs and ensure a school for about 2200 area students. It notes most tax changes come from state aid cuts rather than the MAU budget and cautions against voting down the budget to protest unrelated issues. It also touches Vermont race dynamics with Stella Hackel and other candidates, suggesting scrutiny of promises and plans.
In a Letter to the Editor, a Banner writer says they normally avoid politics but felt compelled to challenge Bernard Sanders' off the cuff assertion about a stated percentage of Vermont banks. The letter critiques the claim and urges careful analysis of bank data.
A senior citizen criticizes Brother Barney's plan to compulsorily invest gamblers deposits into public housing. The remark highlights the debate over public housing funding and the role of savings parked in Vermont banks.
Letter writer cites Vermont’s poor election participation and urges responsible voting. They reference 1970 census figures, 1972 and 1974 registration and turnout, and highlight the need for broad citizen engagement in governance. The note quotes Sen. George D. Aiken and urges readers to register, vote, and uphold the American ideal of government by the people.
George B. Gordon catalogs flood lessons across the United States. He notes eastern flood risks from poorly drained land and rising runoff due to development, urging land use and bridge redesign to cope with increased water flow. The column contrasts Alpine west flood dangers with eastern complacency and calls for nature based planning. It also reports Mondale’s IRS audit on the Carter era vice presidential inquiry and Abzug’s remarks on Nixon’s alleged political vindictiveness.
Tom Braden questions whether IRS Special Service used its dossiers to target activists and argues a disclosure of the 11 000 names is needed. Abzug presses IRS Commissioner Donald Alexander for transparency about the controversial unit created in the Johnson era and its aftermath in Nixon Ford politics.
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