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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The article argues Theodore Sorensen faces opposition from Strom Thurmond Barry Goldwater and Jake Garn, accusing critics of weaponizing classified material. It notes Sorensen's past handling of classified papers and compares his experience to George Bush and James Schlesinger, urging Carter to select a director accountable to Congress and the public.
New England Telephone Co will offer dual listings in its directories with no charge, a first nationwide. The plan, supported by Vermont Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women, aims to ease reach to individuals when spouses’ names vary. Applications and bill notices will guide customers next month. The report also notes recent GOP reflections on party strength and strategy.
A 1977 analysis argues the Republican party should pivot from a local election focus to a national appeal, seeking capable, energetic candidates who can draw independents and even traditional Democratic voters. It cites Watergate fallout easing and Ford's restoration of credibility as enabling factors. It notes business leaders are urged to engage in politics to influence governance.
A winter trip to Valley Forge at the bicentennial of 1976 recalls the great winter of 1777-78. The author describes Philadelphia visits to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then examines Washingtons forces, shortage of supplies, harsh shelter, and Von Steuben’s reforms that revived the Continental Army.
A World War II Pacific anecdote recalls a junior officer who, after reviewing a sand box action following the Battle of the Coral Sea, ruled that a Japanese counter-stroke plan would fail and cost four carriers. He was reprimanded for challenging senior admirals and reminded of Imperial navy traditions.
A reflective note cites Tsushima and Pearl Harbor as context for the Midway plan. It stresses that Japan lost four carriers in under 48 hours, illustrating that no authority is infallible. Arlington editorial invites letters to the editor with signatures and addresses, 200 words or less preferred.
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