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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner dated Tuesday February 17 1976 lists publication details for the Bennington Vermont daily newspaper, including its frequency, publisher Banner Publishing Corporation, and address at 425 Main Street Bennington VT 05201.
Rosalyn Oakes urges unified leadership for Vermont farming and backs H 476 creating an Agricultural Development Commission and Division within the Department of Agriculture. She notes S 87 Senate approval before the House and argues funding from pari-mutuel revenues would aid existing and new farmers, expand markets, and preserve open spaces and local food quality.
The Banner printed a Christian Science Monitor piece by William Babcock proposing retirement of the Star Spangled Banner in favor of a more singable national anthem. The Monitor notes a flood of Mail with about four to one in favor of retirement, while a few oppose keeping Oh say can you see for tradition despite its difficult singability and warlike words.
Commentary notes Nixon and family travel to China for warmth and attention, suggesting a staged reception, potential upstaging of Ford, and possible job prospects amid China’s shakeup. The piece casts Nixon as leveraging a pardon and questions the political payback for taxpayers.
Vermont concerns over Vermont Yankee costs highlight national nuclear policy issues. The congressman urges studies by GAO and LOC to assess federal cost shifts to ratepayers and contemplates legislation for reimbursements, while noting dairy bill veto fallout and USDA figure disputes.
The author recalls a clear springlike snowshoeing outing with Ceasar near Skylark's pond and muses on red squirrels and garden pests. They then praise Olympic performances, especially figure skating, noting Russian pair skaters' dramatic delivery and the skill of all competitors, expressing pride in national contestants.
Doris L Bahan of Shaftsbury urges Banner readers to vote Yes on the MAUHS budget on February 24 after praising the administration and faculty. She notes happier students, stronger programs, higher honor roll rates, more extracurricular involvement, and reduced dropouts while inviting questions from skeptics.
A letter to the editor argues for boosting school funding with a metaphor of buying a rifle scope to improve future outcomes. The writer claims costs are small compared with benefits and urges protecting education against cuts, urging readers to buy the Scope to Cope for students.
Analyzes a sweeping federal crimes bill amid Watergate fallout. Critics warn the measure echoes John Mitchell’s law and order approach, risking repressive provisions like revived death penalty, enhanced wiretaps, and the Ehrlichman defense while praising its clarity and victim compensation. The Senate debate tests national resolve post Watergate as supporters argue the reform bill could still empower justice.
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