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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Ford vetoes the 4 billion dollar jobs bill amid a GOP split with Ronald Reagan. It notes a move to pass a scaled down 2 billion for specific public works and Vermont's Senator Stafford signaling a Senate override. Bennington, Vermont, plans projects tied to the bill.
Ford vetoed the jobs water treatment and distribution bill though a public works package cleared both houses. Bennington could meet a 90 day deadline and Savelas notes funds might expand the Downtown Living program. Manchester also seeks sewer and water extensions for a North Shire industrial park as part of the disputed money. Southwest Vermont Economic Development Council formed by Bennington and Rutland counties aims to secure funds amid rising unemployment. The bill passed with veto override margins, while an earlier version failed to override. Ford calls the measure empty and giveaway. Congress should override to address unemployment.
The speaker criticizes the President for vetoing the jobs bill while praising his move to suspend the HEW ruling that barred father son and mother daughter events in public schools. He notes concerns over discrimination in funding and laments the lack of new terms for family roles.
The piece debates 1976 Democratic convention expectations in New York, referencing Mencken’s past remarks and predicting a possible flop while noting Walter Cronkite’s TV influence and public sentiment about Carter Reagan and Ford. It cites George Gallup on the rising but uneven enthusiasm for the three leading 1976 candidates.
The piece examines polling nostalgia for Carter Ford and Nixon era figures. It notes Carter’s 25 percent highly favorable vs Ford and Reagan, Nixon’s 40 and McGovern’s 23 in 1972 August, and other contrasts across 1964 to 1968. It argues Carter’s novelty balanced by risks, and comments on Ford’s limited but steady qualities. The author muses on Democratic convention, public mood, and media cues.
Cathy Preston, recent returnee to Vermont from Quebec with her family, recounts July Fourth celebrations and unity felt after a seven year absence. The Prestons joined local events, met officials, and adjusted to life in Vermont with children in school and community activities across Bristol, Middlebury, and local parishes.
A New York newspaper reminiscence describes how the Bicentennial revived public spirit. Tall ships and Fourth of July fireworks drew huge, multiracial crowds onto the West Side highway and Manhattan waterfront. Police aided order as millions gathered, with rare incidents contained by Navy Patrol. The event fostered a sense of national unity and optimism despite recent city troubles.
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