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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner notes it is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial lauds Rep Edwin A Colvin for pushing an amendment to allow floor discussion on Australian ballot articles. It pending Senate approval would set clear legal ground to avoid disputes while preserving voters access to information. Caution urged to separate this change from ballot counting provisions to prevent slowdowns.
The article notes no switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend amid debates in Congress on extending or altering DST. It reminds readers of the Uniform Time Act and mentions longer days ahead, plus a springlike mood despite ongoing time-change discussions. It also references a small local fire, Bennington Grand List updates, and a 1964 Goldwater-Nixon remark in a presidential campaign context.
Letter to The Banner by N. Bennington argues against funding the Bennington Opportunity Council. He alleges the group is federally funded, advocates cutting staff, and questions garden programs and seed distribution. He urges residents to vote no on BOC funding in the March 2 ballot.
Rich neighbors debate a 24.6 percent local budget increase and 13 percent add on Mount Anthony funding as voters confront job and income uncertainty and state aid. Banner policy prohibits issue letters on the eve of elections. letters must arrive by Friday noon.
An editor's tribute recalls Sal Mineo's talent and warmth after his murder. The writer, in Arlington, shares long friendship from radio, TV, and stage work, recounting a Westport Playhouse production with Mineo and colleagues. The note salutes Mineo's amiable character and asks for his soul to rest in peace.
Residents fear the shutdown of Bennington Day Care Center as funding ends in July. With 50 children in care and additional summer enrollees, private sitters will likely be used though few licensed sitters exist in Bennington.
Anne Cormier urges support for Day Care on March 2nd, arguing many children lack supervision when parents work. She points to unlicensed care, hours with sitters, or unsupervised time, risking job loss for single parents and dependence on public aid.
A historical appeal urging support for the United Jewish Appeal. It calls readers to back Israel amid tax burdens and housing strains, stressing aid for immigrants, the elderly, and children. It directs checks to Joseph Y. Shaffe, 475 Main St., Bennington.
In a gardening column Tom Fels of North Bennington explains plow history from the moldboard to modern tractors. He traces the plow’s parts moldboard plowshare and cotter and links culture to turning earth for planting across ancient and modern farming.
Observers note the New Hampshire primary is a media event more than a state decision. Reporters swarm Concord and Manchester as campaigns chase scoops and access, while voters turn out for business deals and visibility rather than national impact.
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