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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial reflects on the balance of gift giving and charity during Christmas. It honors children and adults who spend to bring happiness, notes the contrasting poverty some face, and urges seeking a single special moment of peace, love, and memory to sustain future years.
Letters to The Banner report a city effort to fund restoration of the Albert Memorial in Manchester. A subcommittee of conservation and architecture groups backs the appeal with support from local and national figures, including Lord Mayor Kenneth Franklin. The memorial, tied to Queen Victoria’s era, faces long‑standing funding difficulties as Manchester Town Hall reaches its centenary in September.
The Bennington Fire Department Master Team thanks contributors to the Christmas tree sale and lists donors Henry Salem Harold Cook H Greenberg Selbey's Tree of Cambridge N Y and East Pownal Fire Dept. By 1977 restoration aims and Lewis Womersley chairs the Appeal Committee seeking funds and local support for Albert Memorial in Manchester England.
Howard Palmatier Captain thanks Chief Erwin Mattison first assistant Chief Walter Gavin and second assistant Chief Charles Sawyer for support that enabled a 200 dollar check to the Bennington Rescue Squad. The note extends Christmas and New Year wishes and is signed by multiple team members including Richard LaFlamme Gary LaFlamme Chris James Abel LeBlanc Richard Knapp Elijah Howard Pat Devlin Richard Curtis and Earl Pierce of Bennington.
Vermont readers are urged to give smoke and heat alarms this holiday season. The piece cites examples of fatal fires, lists steps for family safety including drills and home hazard checks, and reviews detector types from ionization to photoelectric, noting costs and expert opinions.
The Woodford incident piece notes F Ray Marshall as best suited for labor and minority employment duties among Carter’s three cabinet picks, with Harold Brown criticized for past weapons projects and Patricia Harris seen as lacking HUD relevant background. The column contrasts potential fit across departments and cites Meany and other groups praising Marshall.
A New England winter mood frames a Christmas column reflecting on 1976 and the hopeful start of 1977. The piece notes peace, governance, and energy conservation as the nation faces Carter's oath and possible sacrifices. It compares Saturnalia to Christmas and urges family, affection, and prudent spending.
A man astonished by a newspaper death notice phoned a friend to confirm the item. Parade quotes show comedian Rick Starr referenced in the piece, sparking confusion over the obituary.
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