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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1976
Page
5
A reminiscence on early sled designs from two-sled and traverse runners to the two-bolt doublerunner. It recalls terminology, construction, and risks, noting how communities once valued sturdy planks, spruce seats, and shared winter coasting on Hardscrabble Hill. The piece blends memory with playful lore and a sharp aside on sport culture.
A critique of sportsmanship traces modern bad sport values from Vince Lombardi to public taunts and refereeing complaints. It argues the “winning is everything” creed corrupted by aggression, and notes Olympic misuse of sport for politics with Munich 1972 as stark example.
A kitchen oil stove explosion severely damages the Milo E. Surdam home at 221 Grove Street, with the two-story residence left badly damaged and occupied by the Surdam family.
A witty line notes diners asking for doggie bags exceed the U S canine population by 9 2 percent. The remark ties into a reader’s digest playful comment about party pups and casual quips from shirted individuals.
In a Letter to the Editor in The Banner, the writer contends that Stafford supporters raised over 13,000 in campaign contributions, mostly from organized labor. The writer accuses Stafford of doing labor’s bidding and ignoring the needs of people in Vermont.
A letter urges voters to elect trustworthy officials in Vermont as bicentennial year approaches. It calls for Robert Stafford to step down, favors candidates who will oppose paid influence, and cites responsibility across parties. The writer blames both citizens and officials for government overreach and urges fresh leadership.
In a Vermont context Rep Jordan D Cole addresses a perceived state deficit after tripling tax cuts totaling 6.5 million dollars. He notes income tax, sales tax on machinery, and local rebates, contrasts these with rising unemployment and inflation, and questions policy choices for funding towns, schools, and roads while considering reinstating certain taxes.
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