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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays, issued by Banner Publishing Corporation from 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Transportation Secretary William Coleman allows Concorde test landings at JFK and Dulles for 16 months. Critics warn of protectionism and taxpayer costs while opponents fear noise and environmental impact. The decision balances foreign policy, industry interests, and regional disruption on Long Island and in Virginia.
Vermont devotes pride to Bill Koch’s 30 km cross country medal while ABC’s Jim McKay remarks spark amazement. The piece notes Vermonters’ long cross country history and critiques U S TV coverage favoring European athletes. It ends with a comment on national obesity and a note on sit down strikes.
A reader offers a brisk, opinionated survey of 1976 Democratic presidential hopefuls. Birch Bayh, Jimmy Carter, Fred Harris, Henry M. Jackson, Sargent Shriver, Morris Udall, George Wallace are sketched with blunt judgments, political leanings, and personal impressions from stops in New England. The piece urges an open, debate driven primary and convention choice.
A letter to The Banner from West Shaftsbury laments Prosper Deschenes for not mentioning Hosie Sargood in Hale of Vermont. The writer recalls Sargood’s 60 plus years as a devoted Hale Company foreman, his frugal, careful work ethic, and post retirement wildlife photography and crafts.
A report discusses lowering compulsory attendance by two years and allowing an early leave option. The Senate Education Committee holds a public hearing on S 193 at the Statehouse on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Room 9. Testimony may be given in person or in writing via a representative. Sen. Herbert G. Ogden represents Windsor County, Montpelier.
A Milwaukee Journal brief recalls a European trip where a tourist asks about the coat’s service life after buying tweed in Scotland. The seller answers with a Scottish proverb saying the coat will “see ye out,” implying lasting durability as a humorous lifetime guarantee.
A critique of how campaign finance laws push presidential races toward fulltime professional candidates. The piece argues Duke President Terry Sanford exemplified the citizen politician constrained by money and time. It notes limits on self funding and matching funds created a system favoring career politicians over ordinary public-minded leaders.
In the bicentennial year the author reflects on how the Revolution included civilian hardships and pivotal actions beyond famous dates. He revisits Benedict Arnold’s leadership at Lake Champlain and the 1777 Saratoga siege, where Burgoyne surrendered, shaping French aid and the war’s turning point.
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