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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
6
The Bennington Banner prints daily editorials reflecting the paper’s regional viewpoint from Bennington Vermont. Features commentaries on local government policy, community issues, and national matters as interpreted by staff writers and syndicated contributors.
An editorial questions Bennington’s leadership and community alienation across generations. It links hostility to youth programs like Day Care Center and YIC to politics, fears, and family strain, urging fresh public leadership and broader civic responsibility to confront growing social problems.
A Harvard study on Massachusetts one year sentence for unlicensed weapons possession finds no link to overall armed robbery but notes a drop in gun involvement in aggravated assaults. The researchers caution against attributing a city homicide decline to the law, citing possible national trends. They cite a reduced casual gun availability as a key effect and contrast U S gun violence with stricter nations.
The Harvard Law Center report notes Bartley-Fox style mandatory gun sentences may deter little for armed robbers willing to risk 20 years. It questions leniency claims, suggests the measure nudges public attitudes toward gun responsibility, and calls for stronger national laws to curb gun violence.
A lengthy thanks from wrestlers of Bennington area to sponsors and supporters who funded their trip to the Vermont New Mexico Wrestling Exchange. The letter lists numerous donors and local groups, notes winning records and a first place in a five state tournament, and mentions upcoming slide viewing of trip photos. Signatories include Scott Frost Don Percey Gary Frost Scott Legacy Ronald Wright Dennis Bull Charles Whitman John Ulrich Gary Reed Roy Slade.
In Vermont mountain weather shifts from fall like cool to hints of summer as peas surprise with early harvest. The author argues homegrown produce saves money and tastes superior, then laments高速 traffic and reckless drivers on winding roads. Observations include motorists racing past, speed demons, tailgaters, and calls for courteous driving to save lives.
A reader describes a Chicago shooting in which a 15 year old boy was killed by a handgun fired by a high school teacher. The letter criticizes gun ownership and calls for stronger laws while urging readers to support the National Gun Control Center. The piece also includes editor letters about Vermont jail furlough reform and political commentary on Carter and Nixon era figures.
Tom Braden argues Carter and Nixon inner circle seeks power with no clear program or commitments beyond office. He warns voters to demand specifics on SALT inflation cities and oceans while judging Carter’s style and advisers. The piece contrasts Carter with Nixon and questions future national goals.
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