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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 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.
Proponents won as California voters defeated Proposition 15, a strict nuclear safety measure, but warning voices say the larger battle continues into Oregon Colorado and at least 20 other states. critics cite uranium costs plutonium risks breeder problems and waste storage as unresolved hurdles. Ralph Nader calls this only the first round.
The piece previews a busy local and national election calendar through summer and into September. It notes school district votes in Bennington area, a third Mt Anthony budget referendum, possible rerun if at large director voting passes, and broader national campaigns including presidential nominations and a September state primary.
A rural Midwest view shows voters focused on character and Washington experience. They trust Ford as a familiar president, expect Carter and Reagan to fight for the nominating favorites, and may shift toward Ford in November as primaries unfold. Local farmers prioritize stability over issues.
A Vermont focused column warns that with federal state and local taxes rising a fair tax system remains elusive. It advocates a state land value approach aided by aerial photography town maps and regional appraisal boards to standardize assessments and ease 1976 needs.
The speech recounts Henry Kissinger pressuring Winston Lord to produce his best work, prompting late-night effort and a second submission. It critiques modern emphasis on effort, notes corruption like cheating at West Point, and ends with a wry quote about life rules.
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