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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece reviews Governor Carter's approach to a potential floor fight over rules on female representation at the 1980 Democratic convention. It notes women won 34.3 percent of delegates, easing fears of quotas, and highlights Carter's stance toward promoting gender parity without strict quotas. It also condemns anonymous harassment in Bennington and calls for community respect and action.
A collage of small items from newspapers notes July and August promotions at The Pines maternity home in Burlington, the Farmers Open Market at Main Brown lot, growth in outdoor gardening shown by Bennington Garden Club events, and mill whistles resuming after a two week pause. It mentions judges for flower shows, a silver cup winner for the Bennington club, and remarks on charity versus tax deductions.
The family of David Mike Moriarty expresses deep gratitude to all who offered kindness after their son’s July 3 accident. What could have been a tragedy became a miracle thanks to the help received. Dave and Mary Moriarty and family Shaftsbury.
The Banner notes agitation by feminine minded men to silence mill whistles just as the town clock once faced removal. Vermont's Finest, Vidette's venture on Route 7, offers a new dine out spot and cabins for tourists. Public Service Commission hearings pit Norton Barber against regional legal talent in Bennington Airport land condemnation. Martha Canfield Library boosters revive a second hand book drive for Antiques Festival. Sports Car Club of America hill climb on Mt Equinox draws fifty to sixty cars. Tom Hayes campaigns on Main Street with balloons for voters. A brief timeline recalls 1790 DC birth, 1862 Farragut, 1945 atomic test, and Apollo 11 in 1969.
Foresters and wildlife biologists at Albany debated reintroducing wolves cougars and lynxes in the Adirondack wilderness while old settlers recalled the predator problems of the past. They noted predator roles in ecosystems and questioned public acceptance and practical risks amid modern housing and pest control.
Tom Braden notes discontent within the party over Jimmy Carter. Southern senators offer tepid support, labor split from Meany’s AFL CIO, and McGovernites feel uncredited. Carter’s likely choice of Walter Mondale aims to unite liberals and labor, but the convention mood remains unsettled.
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