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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Washington editorial reviews John Gardner of Common Cause and Ralph Nader as pivotal figures in advancing citizen and consumer protections. Gardner’s reforms span open meetings, information access, financial disclosures, sunset laws, and public financing for elections. Despite retirement, his influence helped build a national grass-roots watchdog and set standards for accountable government.
A look at how Indira Gandhi’s 1975 emergency and the March election set the stage for a renewed contest. Jagjivan Ram’s defection, untouchables’ backing, and Sanjay Gandhi’s influence loom large as the opposition challenges one woman rule amid a healthier economy and disputed causes.
The Banner letters argue religion is essential for individual faith and social order. It cites worship as life’s source and claims society and the nation rely on religion, referencing the founders’ actions as grounded in faith.
Rev. Michael A. McGuire argues that Catholic elementary and secondary schools are essential to education and national morality. He ties religious principles to governance, cites Founders on religion and virtue, and views Vatican II as guiding a divine plan for schooling’s role in forming faithful citizens. Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
A Bennington town meeting drew 40 participants who proposed publicity on routes and times, cost savings of bus use, and organized charters. They noted a weathered challenge of car pride, but urged loops in town and driver assistance to lure riders, warning a mini-bus failure would be a great misfortune.
Citizens for Vermont Courts formed to push reform on bail plea bargaining and court backlog. The article cites the Career Criminal Program used in other regions to swiftly identify and prosecute habitual criminals, with claimed drops in crime. President Charles M. Decker, Barre, invites inquiries to a Barre Vermont address for more information and newsletter.
A February Mt Anthony basketball game generated strong community spirit with players from both sides exchanging friendly gestures. The band performed both national anthems and British tunes to honor the occasion, and decorations complemented a night of sportsmanship and fellowship.
Washington columnist argues against ex cathedra claims and defends the need for religion amid societal decay. He cites papal statements on women's ordination, Equal Rights, and birth control, noting clergy often fight modern values while politics and culture demand guidance. He credits Carter’s victory to religious values and urges leaders to address real moral concerns.
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