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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner issues daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
In the wake of Carter’s nomination, pundits speculate on a running mate with Barbara Jordan named as a potential choice to balance race and gender, while others imagine a Ford Connally pairing in a wild, “only in America” scenario. The piece argues this year favors people over traditional politicians and questions public readiness.
Gov. Thomas P. Salmon and Scott Skinner clashed on nuclear energy in Ludlow last Thursday night as part of a string of debates. The piece notes limited local TV access and urges more southern Bennington County stops for voter exposure, while naming Vermont media options and regional accessibility concerns.
In this insider note, Carter faces liberal wing doubts over gun control and may pivot to Udall Stevenson III or Jerry Brown to win liberal votes. The piece argues a northern liberal as VP could tip electoral votes, while South governors are ruled out. Carter’s path hinges on balancing loyalty with electability.
In a Banner letter the writer challenges the Red China visit by Vermonters led by Joan Hinton and comments on her background in physics and nuclear work. The letter disputes the claim she left after Hiroshima and notes she moved to China in 1949. It also references Ursula Scott and Mt Anthony Union School Board representation debate.
Bennington residents debate an at-large voting district that could cement a 1000-vote bloc to back candidates like Hinton and Adler, risking minority influence in Mt Anthony School Board races. Critics warn the plan may undermine local choice and school control, urging voters to consider alternatives.
The author recalls a weekend visit to Walter and Hilma in West Milford New Jersey. A packing mishap on Taconic Parkway led to a misplaced handbag later found intact by Claverack State Police trooper R J Adams. Another good deed came when four young women stopped to check on the author after a fall, leaving a warm impression of kindness.
John Hubbard notes that the MAUHS class of ’67 received diplomas at graduation despite an unfinished new building. The ceremony, signed by Howard Kelley, Charles Keir, and Marian Taylor, marks the tenth commencement rather than the ninth, with venues on West Street North Bennington.
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