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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
A weekend of parades and festivities in Bennington showcased town pride with the Fire Department leading the parade in tradition. Volunteers across the community polished floats, vehicles, and uniforms, contributing to a highly successful event that draws locals and visitors every year.
The writer criticizes Timmy Corcoran for not answering or rebutting the main points of a prior letter and notes his habit of shifting topics in a for the record statement. The piece frames the author as a new politician learning to comment on evolving subjects.
A letter to the editor accuses Corcoran and Gerry Morrissey of conflicts of interest and political manipulation over town spending. The writer cites past payments, disputed tennis court projects, and a planned campaign contest to unseat Corcoran from the board and gain a legislature seat, urging accountability.
A NYU convocation highlights C P Snow delivering an address attacking liberalism and liberal ideas. The piece critiques environmental determinism and censorship, noting Snow's status as scientist author and former UK undersecretary, while contrasting liberal dogma with observed crime and social aid debates.
Editor notes reflect on the Battle Day parade with remarks on John Proud’s dry spell, Buckley’s early ride, Gov. Salmon’s popularity, and various candidates. Highlights include floats, school bands from Mt. Anthony and Brattleboro, the Cambridge Fire Department drum major, and The Banner’s float distributing a special State Banner issue about the Battle of Bennington.
Washington notes on Senator Muskie pressing for budget reform amid the Tax Reform Act of 1976 clash. Treasury Secretary Simon warns of tax abuses and a possible revolt if loopholes persist, with Kennedy and Buckley joining reform efforts. May hinge on Kansas City talks and the 1977 budget projections.
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