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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont, zip 05201.
The piece argues Congress uses a commission to shield self pay raises from direct vote, urging President Carter to rescind approval or link raises to ethics code adoption. It critiques the system, notes stalled ethics codes in both chambers, and calls for reform to avoid eroding public trust. It also touches Vermont crime handling and a separate Washington reflection on Cy Vance and human rights.
Tom Braden probes Reza Baraheni the Iranian poet amid claims of torture under the Shah and possible SAVAK ties. Amnesty International defends Baraheni while sources dispute his full history, prompting questions about his credibility and U S government response.
Letter to The Banner praises Rep. David Shaffe for his persistent campaign to remove the sales tax on heating fuel and notes the editorial, published Feb 19, 1977, as highly praiseworthy for highlighting his efforts and success.
A Shaftsbury reader writes praising Rep. David Shaffe for cutting the cost of keeping warm and aiding the community. The letter supports his bill and urges continued public help to move it through the legislature into law.
A personal column reflects on a harsh winter thinning the woodpile at Skylark, the shift from wood to coal and then oil, and the warmth of a fireplace. The author recalls cutting wood, shares family labor lessons, and notes nearby visits from friends and residents discussing gardening, skating, and upcoming spring plans.
Bonnie J. Driskill from Gillette Wyoming condemns President Carter’s nomination of Sol M. Linowitz as Panama Canal negotiator. She alleges Linowitz was a registered foreign agent for Chile and Colombia, argues the canal is U.S. sovereign territory, and urges readers to write to senators representatives and the President to keep the canal.
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