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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corp at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont, lists its editorial content as part of the daily newspaper offerings.
The piece argues regional primaries offer a middle path between 31-state contests and a sweeping national primary. It notes New Hampshire’s grip and warns a national plan may stall real challengers, favoring name recognition over qualifications, while urging Vermont unemployment funds reform to curb fraud and deficits.
Timothy Kahn of Burlington Vermont argues against Mt Anthony budget cuts harming foreign language offerings He warns that reducing German will increase class sizes and reduce language mastery He urges maintaining junior high language options and advanced levels to foster early study and global understanding
In a letter to the editor the Mount Anthony Union High School student government urges community support for the 1976-77 budget, noting the 10 present school board members unanimously backing it. The piece argues salary raises are two steps from a prior freeze and cites local inflation and rising population as reasons to vote Feb 24.
A Vermont fieldworker praises Bennington Child Day Care Center and Mount Anthony High School, urging support for the 1976-77 school budget. The note defends staff quality, predicts budget passage won’t shrink teacher salaries but may raise taxes, and warns against program cuts if the budget fails. It emphasizes SAT gains, athletics, and arts as crucial outcomes.
To the Editor of The Banner Joseph A. Lobravico of Shaftsbury commends Ken Harrington and his road crew for plowing, sanding, and keeping West Mountain Road open this winter for workers, mail delivery, and emergencies.
The RSVP Advisory Council asks Bennington voters to approve a $2,000 increase on March 2 to raise the town funded total to $6,000 for transportation. In 300 volunteers across Bennington County provided 36,000 hours to 47 agencies. they rely on volunteer drivers, a mini-bus, a USCS van and taxis, but costs are high. Old Bennington.
Richard M Hubbard of Common Cause Vermont asks Rep. James M. Jeffords to back reconstitution of a presidentially appointed Federal Election Commission with full powers after the Supreme Court ruled the FEC unconstitutional for Congress to appoint. Vermont residents urged timely action within 30 days to align with constitutional requirements.
A Vermont writer describes a harsh January 1976 with deep snows and cold nights, noting shifts in storm tracks, warmer February thaw approaching, and the impact on wildlife including deer losses and scarce crusting. He also details nocturnal wildlife like flying squirrels, attic rustlings, and memories of weekend road life as retirement offers a quiet retreat.
In his State of the Union address the President warned of catastrophic illness costs and urged targeted Medicare changes. Ford backs reduced Medicare funding and a limited catastrophic plan, while Edward Kennedy presses for universal national health insurance funded by taxes, amid union pressure and cost concerns.
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