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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
5
A critical op-ed likens the Carter presidency to a TV show, arguing the dull, energy crisis era lacks drama and polish. It traces politics’ rise as entertainment, contrasts past administrations’ vivid personas with Carter’s restraint, and questions longevity and audience appeal.
A 1977 critique notes Brezhnev's cult of personality over substance. It contrasts Lenin and Stalin's legacies with his stagnating economy, corruption, and lack of reform. The piece warns of an aging leadership, absent a clear succession, risking upheaval as Brezhnev nears decline.
A reader to The Banner extols Christmas as the day of Christ’s birth and God's gift to the world. The letter cites a verse urging Christ to be born in the heart before reigniting love and brotherhood, and asks readers to answer whether their personal star leads to Christ. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas are offered.
To the Editor The Banner Shaftsbury PTG publicizes gratitude to the Shaftsbury and Mt Anthony Union school boards Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union and school principals Shaftsbury Elementary and Mt Anthony for a Dec 13 meeting. Sixth graders presented reports and parents and friends supported a constructive discussion on the 7th grade situation.
Margaret Howes director of the Bennington Tutorial Center expresses gratitude to the Bennington community for its warm support during the year and the successful fund day at Price Chopper on 11-29. She conveys thanks from students and urges readers to thank themselves for participating in the program.
Banner highlights include a $2500 donation from Bartlett Arkell to the Manchester Fish and Game Club for a 36 acre tract beside the state hatchery on South Stream Road Bennington. Also noted are mail volume, Lions Party, a Sibley Manufacturing unit landing, and a silent vigil against war policies with community members gathering weekly.
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