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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner issues daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial condemns two U.S. arms deals in the Persian Gulf, arguing the AWACS Boeing to Iran and 60 F15 fighters to Saudi Arabia undermine Carter’s tighter screening. It cites risks of technology leakage, regional conflicts, and questionable motives from defense firms and Air Force officials who benefit from higher production and sales.
Oldtimers recall the Manchester Fairgrounds trotting races once part of the late summer scene. The recent races drew families and tourists, with hopes for an annual event and greater use of the recreation area. Critics rail at a mismanaged school grant notice reflecting wider bureaucratic bungling in Shaftsbury.
The piece argues Carter borrows Kennedy’s line life is unfair to defend federal limits on abortion funding. It notes the Hyde amendment and debates in Congress, cites Rep. Mitchell and Rep. Rudd, and contrasts inequities in military mobilization with aid to poor pregnant women. Carter’s stance is framed as avoiding government action to balance moral factors.
A reflective column blends personal night time storms with memories of geese in Germany and a cautionary tale on abortion politics. The writer recalls a blackout and a child’s near-miss with geese, then pivots to a political aside about Hyde Amendment debate, citing Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman and Rep. Charles Rose, linking public funds to campaign costs and social issues.
CIA veterans condemn Admiral Turner for fresh leadership moves that sideline long-time officers and inflame esprit de corps. He orders a memo heavy approach, questions retirement eligibility, and imports naval aides, provoking concerns about overreach into Pentagon intelligence and misinformed probes.
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