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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece discusses paying off post election debts as a loophole in campaign finance. It cites Moynihan's eligibility to receive up to 10000 in corporate and 2000 in individual contributions to retire debt from unseating Buckley. The Federal Election Commission notes donors must meet federal rules and avoid prohibited sources.
Editor notes area youths press for a teen center in Bennington. A 6:30 PM public meeting at the Recreation Center invites ideas for activities and support for Moynihan in 1976 funds. Federal officials deride postelection contributions as a loophole that could allow influence peddling, urging reform and public financing of campaigns.
The Banner editors honor John Bischof born 1905 in a profile of a lifelong learner. A German born craftsman who came to America as a youth, he shared knowledge across cooking gardening politics philosophy and craft. His practical designs a tile stove a round house and amphora stands reflect his demand for simplicity and personal involvement. For Arlington a youth recreation center opens with community support and a call for space and volunteers.
Searsburg Vermont endures near 20 below zero with a week of freezing temperatures and heavy precipitation. A 10 degree differential persists between the mountain and nearby areas while only a red winged blackbird and a cowbird linger at Skylark. The author notes home Christmas prep and a preference for making a wreath despite available decorations.
A letter to The Banner criticizes Robert Harrington as a negative influence on Bennington and urges constructive community service. The page continues with a practical, evergreen wreath making guide detailing materials, wire setup, layering, symmetry, and decorative tips for crafting a full circle wreath.
AWS column reprints a fable where the little red hen bakes five loaves after neighbors refuse to help. They protest alleged discrimination and profits, while a government agent defends free enterprise and regulation. The essay advocates fat and sugar limits and dietary shifts from red meat to poultry and fish.
The column argues Ford should engage in decisive leadership during transition with bold action against tariff barriers. It suggests jawboning steel executives to promote free enterprise and open competition, citing JFK as a model. It warns of stagnation if the new president shares the cautious approach.
The column argues price hikes follow steel costs affecting cars, parts, tires, and soft goods. It labels steel as the economy’s driving force and criticizes Gerald Ford for seeming passive amid this inflation. It recounts Ford’s past presidential ambitions and a Virginia seat-Senate scenario that faded as he looked toward Palm Springs.
A store owner questions how a clerk, earning $90 weekly, drives a costly car and lives in a penthouse. The clerk reveals he sells a thousand raffle tickets weekly at one dollar each, raffling off his own paycheck. Parade quotes Rick Starr. A pet shop sign jokes about taking a sleeping dog home. Burlington Free Press.
The Bennington Salvation Army store marked its first anniversary on Saturday December 11. Capt. and Mrs. Lawrence Shaffer and manager Gladys Harrington thank all who supported the shop and wish readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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