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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues Congress restricts Pentagon spending while not tacking enough from military pay and benefits. It notes Defense aims to shift funds to maintenance and training but faces political pushback. It cites Aspin findings on generals’ pay, and claims 60 percent of the budget goes to pay and benefits, with 40 percent for operations. The author questions the value of elected officials’ thrift when it benefits lavish pay over readiness.
A mountain hillside glitters with ice after an ice storm. The author notes a frozen scene, a robin’s cautious search for food, and asks where it finds shelter as warmer weather returns. Letters pile up for Christmas, memories, and friends from past years linger. Cookie baking returns each Christmas as Vermont life contrasts with childhood kitchens and a modern electric range.
A letter from Gerald P. Butler, Rotary auction chairman, thanks donors and buyers while spotlighting Rotary and Lions Clubs as pivotal to local projects. It praises volunteers, mentions Deer Park and Willow Park shelters, Downtown Revitalization, and Dollars for Scholars.
The column argues Ronald Reagan's Watergate stance harms his bid, citing past remarks that labeled abuses as non criminal and moral vacuity. It contrasts Reagan with Ford, Weicker, Baker, and Mathias who spoke out, while Democrats offer limited critique. It warns Ford and Reagan face backlash, and Only a GOP clean enough to reject moral vague areas can avoid the sting.
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