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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that federal income tax reform, meant to cut loopholes for the wealthy, instead expanded giveaways to corporations. It details how Chrysler and other lobbyists pressured Senate Finance Committee members, inclining Russell Long to swap promised $2 billion in cuts for a $30 tax credit benefiting lower earners, prompting calls for open deliberations and a fairer, more just reform.
After two years and heavy legal costs, the Mt Anthony Union School District must again elect directors. Judge Holden upholds at large elections with district nominations, a one person one vote framework. The budget is strained as costs rise. a moratorium on lawsuits is urged to focus on educating more than 2,200 students.
The Vermont Steamtrain runs between Bellows Falls and Burlington with many riders yet many empty seats. An ad wrongly claims Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys defeated the Hessians at Bennington on Aug. 16, 1777. In fact Allen was jailed in England, militiamen aided the Green Mountain Boys, Brunswick mercenaries fought, and the battle occurred in Walloomsac New York.
The piece observes Gov. Carter transitioning from a political underdog to a national televised figure. It compares his shift to a Broadway debut, weighing his ability to manage a diverse party, select a running mate, and define foreign policy. It notes party unity, lingering enthusiasm, and the challenge of presenting himself to the nation.
An opinion piece analyzes how 75 percent of voters remain loyal to parties, leaving about 25 percent as swing voters who will decide the presidential race. It discusses labor’s shifting role, demographic and professional groups, and how Carter, Ford, and Reagan personas influence the undecided, with a projection of around 80 million voters and 16 million swing spots.
The piece reflects on presidential conventions and the rise of Jimmy Carter, comparing historic demonstration moments, vice presidency rumors, and the surprise ascent of a relatively unknown candidate. It weighs the ritual drama, media influence, and the public perception of leadership, ending with a note on New York as the convention stage.
Following the Hays Ray episode, congressional secretaries show off buttons reading I Can Type while photographers hunt for a secretary who added Also. The quirky outbreak reflects the media-driven scramble to capture reaction and side remarks from aides.
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