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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 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 steel sector moves to raise sheet steel prices despite weak demand and low capacity use. Ford remains silent, Carter unhappy but limited, and industry fears a price war or wage controls. Also celebrates Southern Vermont College anniversary and notes Beech Street School closure concerns with a board meeting set for 7 p.m. at Catamount School.
In 1975 the Interior Department allotted 235 million dollars to the Fish and Game Service. The letter notes revenue sources from duck stamps fishing gear taxes and excise taxes on arms and ammunition. It argues that non hunting firearm owners indirectly contribute to conservation funds through these taxes. The piece mentions state agencies manage wildlife programs across military public and national forest lands and under the Bureau.
The article explains broad taxpayer funding for wildlife conservation, noting land purchases with general funds and $23.5 million for administration. It highlights hunting taxes yielding about $1.8 billion since 1923, while hunters contribute $165 million annually, and non game animals receive a small share. It mentions federal land acquisitions, the Public Acres Program, and predator habitat work for hunter recreation.
Letters discuss alleged censorship in national news and poll reporting, noting write-in votes ignored and a Massachusetts handgun vote. A Bennington housing group welcomes praise for resignations from Ursula Scott and Eleanor Schaffer, while a Carter transition observation reflects on political religion and presidential influence.
Tom Braden reflects on campaign fervor and the rise of a devoted inner circle around a president. He argues religion fuels campaign morale but condemns its demeaning effects on independence and humor, noting the burdens of power on Jimmy Carter and suggesting steps to counteract flattery and isolation. He praises periodic outreach to dissenters and even playful ideas like a softball game to humanize leadership.
A nostalgic piece recalls handmade Christmas gifts of youth, contrasting simple, useful creations with today’s store bought items. The writer cherishes memories of kitted projects, parents sewing gifts, and the cozy glow of a wood stove while imagining cookies, family rituals, and staying childlike at heart.
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