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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Gov elect Richard Snelling names Sister Elizabeth Candon as head of the Vermont Human Resources Agency, praising her administrative record as Trinity College president. The choice signals a unity move within the Democratic Party and raises questions about bureaucratic experience versus political skill. Also reflects on Sen. Philip Hart's legacy and Mike Mansfield's praise from a former colleague.
In the Bicentennial calm, a Vermont Statesman 1829 tale recounts a colonel noted for steady marching orders and quiet courage at Bennington. The parsoned regiment, Hessians ahead, wives behind, fought to liberty with cool, determined bravery shaping the day.
Wesley Townshend from Arlington outlines in a letter to The Banner the high costs and partial federal and state funding for the Arlington sewer project. He notes town share estimates from 22 to 25 percent, potential per-family costs near 9600 without grants, and bond ranges of 750,000 to 1 million. He worries about flooding, pollution, and Battenkill water quality if the plant proceeds.
Roger Jewett director of the Bennington Bicentennial Committee writes from Putnam Hotel to readers of The Banner honoring Vermont and Bennington Bicentennial events. He notes plans to publish a calendar by January 1977 and to coordinate calendar with Bennington Museum Park-McCullough House Association firemen Chamber of Commerce and others.
New York discusses Gerald Ford's hint at broader amnesty for Vietnam era evaders and deserters and how Carter's pledge may expand. The piece weighs broad pardons versus targeted relief for veterans with bad discharges, deserters, civilian protesters, and excluded aliens, arguing sweeping action could shape public support and the new administration’s image.
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