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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1976
Page
4
Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued every day except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues candidates seek to unseat incumbents by opposing the federal government itself. Reagan, Wallace, and Carter use a nationwide anti Washington theme, blaming Watergate Vietnam and Great Society failures. It notes tactical reasons and doubts any of them can reach Washington, while hinting at the enduring value of tax reform and capable officials if they did.
President Ford faces criticism from Robert Strauss and Thomas Curtis over Wal Morton serving as White House counselor while doing campaign work. Curtis warns any salary portion tied to campaign counts against spending limits, revealing potential use of taxpayer funds for electoral activity. The dispute centers on Morton’s title versus function and the need to reassign him to campaign staff to avoid mixed payroll.
Carl Bohlen of VPIRG urges support for H 415 to straighten curves widen shoulders and add passing lanes along Route 7 from Burlington to Bennington. If passed the policy aims to safely improve many miles of state roads and reduce reliance on costly new highways. Citizens urged to send comments to Rep John Zampieri at the Statehouse Montpelier 05602.
Dr Richard N Fabricius commends the Bennington Rescue Squad and the men involved in a January 10 accident at West Road and Gypsy Lane. He notes the injured woman sustained a fractured neck and credits the rescuers with professional care immobilizing her neck extracting her from the vehicle and transporting her to the hospital in excellent condition. He says Bennington residents have cause to be proud of their squad.
A reader argues against Timothy Corcoran's claim that private sitters could replace town day care at no cost. They cite unhappy parents, frequent sitter changes, and higher long term costs, praising Bennington Day Care for stable, loving care by dedicated staff. West Street North Bennington.
A critic notes Hee Haw airs in New York City in prime time. The show blends nostalgia with southern country ambience, featuring Roy Acuff and Barbi Benton among others, while the reviewer questions authenticity of props, costumes, and venue atmosphere.
Washington commentary weighs Ford State of the Union reply against Muskie as a pivotal budget showdown. The piece recalls past Muskie responses to Nixon and highlights Muskie’s role in keeping appropriations aligned with revenues. It notes Muskie’s height and reserve as assets and questions whether Democrats can win in 1976.
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