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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A political clash erupts as Ford’s new food stamp rules are blocked by a federal judge. The editorial defends the Food Stamp Act’s aim to provide a nutritionally adequate diet to poor families regardless of work. It argues reforms should target fraud, not cut eligibility, and cautions against forcing low earners into welfare.
The column recalls a 25 year old seven car caravan from Vergennes to New York City to popularize U S Route 7. It also notes Friday's Banner on new management plans for Devil's Den, urging local input before approval.
Michal S Toomey, director of Bennington Child Day Care Inc, writes to The Banner about a full summer program meeting state capacity for 70 children with a waiting list, increased staff, and federal teacher child ratios. She thanks Bennington voters for budget support enabling expanded services and invites volunteers to assist in activities and trips around town.
A reader replies to Mrs. Sandra Schneider’s May 25 letter, arguing the college crowd at Mt. Anthony shapes school policy and funding. The writer, a Mt. Anthony parent, defends public education while urging continued funding alignment with local taxpayers and student needs.
A reader from Bennington praises MAP for girls at Mt. Anthony, defending the program against misinfo and slurs. She argues many girls would have benefited, mothers often resisted due to stigma, and notes teachers provide vital support beyond schooling, including emergencies.
A Jacksonville led bus excursion to Beverly Massachusetts for The Fantasticks contrasts with a Concord sightseeing day, while readers note Searsburg Mountain’s deadly curve. The column recalls historic landmarks and laments ongoing highway safety debates after a May accident, urging stronger fixes beyond an escape lane.
A Virginia reader letter critiques Frank Church for praising experience while voters favor Carter and Brown. The piece notes memory hole bias and questions why past leaders like Nixon and Humphrey are recalled, contrasting with newer figures. It includes a Poultry farm ad remark from Ellsworth Maine as light commentary.
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