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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont S801
The piece notes Bennington College faces ongoing financial woes and a confusing direction. Gail and Tom Parker resign as president and vice president after a faculty-favored report, with acting president Joseph S. Iseman urging cooperation among faculty, students, and trustees to chart a viable path forward.
The article urges Bennington College to accept economic realities and shared responsibility. Trustees must guide the institution with a clear understanding of their duty to the college’s future, avoiding power struggles that risk undoing decades of progress and reputation.
Mississippi caucuses reveal a reunited Democratic base as black and white liberal loyalists bridge past splits, deter GOP threat, and reflect national trends. Wallace gains a clear plurality in caucus results but not a majority, signaling broader party cohesion ahead of November.
A Letter To The Editor argues unleashed dogs violate laws and harm residents. The writer recalls a husband’s severe injury from dog mess, years of medical costs, a sister with glaucoma, and daily yard cleanup to protect health and enjoyment, stressing dogs as a nuisance in Bennington.
Letter from Mrs. E. M. Peckham urging residents to keep Bennington’s leash law as is. She praises dog collector George Rogers while arguing dogs should stay out of town, notes negative views of complaints, and warns that enforcing the law protects children and the environment.
In reply to Doris Bahan, Nicolle Woodward cites American Lung Association and ASA material on sidestream smoke being more harmful to non-smokers. She notes higher tar nicotine and other toxins, urges rights for non-smokers, and offers ASH contact for badges and information.
A semi retired cat named Little Monster battles hairball woes and grooming habits. The long haired feline resists brushing and has battled with remedies including Vaseline, mineral oil, and cod liver oil. Despite misadventures, the cat remains a bold character and easy to recognize by scent.
The piece follows Jimmy Carter in Durham New Hampshire as a question about faith sparks a rare exchange. It contrasts Carter's warm, wry style with Reagan's forthright cost argument and Ford's blunt realism appealing to the silent majority amid a national political surge.
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