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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1977
Page
5
The piece questions why New York blackout looting surged in a citywide unrest on Bastille Day. It argues the causes go beyond race, poverty, or conspiracies and critiques liberal and hardline explanations while pressing for deeper societal accountability.
Washington notes detail a framing of President Carter and Israeli leader Begin ahead of their talks. The piece contrasts Carter with Brezhnev and Schmidt, notes Begin’s health and 29 years to power, and cites Sadat’s Sinai troop withdrawal as context for possible peace moves. It also highlights Edward Kennedy’s tax plan proposal, including rate cuts and credits, and Kennedy’s intent to reform mortgage interest and deductions with a July 1 1977 effective point.
The proposal would convert itemized deductions into tax credits and limit benefits to homeowners for principal residences, with larger gains for higher brackets. It targets charitable, medical, and travel deductions, arguing the system redistributes wealth while favoring the wealthy. debates include Israel policy and Cold War tensions.
Mrs David Crichton and family visit Camp Takodah in New Hampshire as guests of camp directors Oscar and Mrs Elwell. New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund children arrive, 13 staying in area with two going to Camp Woodland and one to Kamp Kaaterskill. Turkeys cost locals crops as 125 birds attack grasshoppers across Newfane and Brookline. Esther Niles recalls Little Johnny Philip Morris visit and maple fudge purchase. Open Gardens features African violets lent by Mrs L Alden Graves at Mrs F J Beecher’s Elm Street home. Graves grows 60 varieties. Former Bennington residents Dr and Mrs Charles Wenhold reside in New York, staying with Dr Carl H Ramm. Baby Show winners: Todd Hall and Nora Jean Foster. Wendy Cram of Dorset working on Main Street Manchester Center ski and sports shop in former Four Seasons site. Vermont American Legion race for commander pits Thomas R Haley Sr of Bennington against Leo E Wright of Brattleboro.
The Burlington Free Press notes political figures confuse slogans with policy as White House press secretary Jody Powell comments Wording suggests a critique of decision making and campaign messaging in relation to Russia and national defense.
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