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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1976
Page
6
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Banner argues the absentee vote is not the fix but the turnout matters. It urges residents to vote in person to influence local school issues, noting only about 20 percent vote and promising upcoming candidate interviews to help readers form opinions.
In a Dor County Wisconsin Advocate excerpt the author argues the 1972 Teton Dam failure exposed how Western lawmakers prioritized irrigation and jobs over safety. It notes insufficient federal dam inspections since 1972 and criticizes the Bureau of Reclamation for pursuing costly projects despite warnings, warning of broader public doubt about large engineering schemes.
John McClaughry of Concord argues the Humphrey Hawkins HR 50 would trap the U S in economic planning, raise wage costs, fuel inflation, and threaten private enterprise. He urges Vermonters to pressure Senators Stafford and Leahy and oppose the bill.
The Banner letters praise MAUHS senior all-night party planners led by Will Fiske Bette Fiske Ed Gauthier Harriett Gauthier and RFC North Bennington Bennington for their seven hour event benefiting nearly 300 seniors and guests. Parents merchants and friends contributed time money and effort since February ensuring the success. The editors express gratitude and hope the annual event continues for years and send best wishes to the Class of 1976.
A parent notes in The Banner letters page that they are not the director but an interested parent studying the possible creation of an alternative school. They urge school boards to discuss ideas and dissatisfactions and say attempts to engage have not been rebuffed, stressing the need to influence decisions.
Gordon Walker of Manchester outlines support for a smaller school and involvement in public school board meetings. He cites a Manchester Elementary School principal job-descriptions meeting hosted by the Manchester Parent Support Group as a chance for parental input and discusses establishing an alternative school as a challenging yet rewarding process. He stresses constructive educational reforms and continued community engagement regardless of outcome.
A humorous column reflecting on pocket notes and ideas from late Bennett Cerf. The writer riffes on pre literate societies, undercompetent doctors, odd license stories, open minded thinkers, a bearded substitute teacher, welfare, Social Security, oil prices, and the dangerous years for young drivers, framed as casual musings and anecdotes.
Time correspondent surveys the 1976 contest, noting public prediction biases and turnout gaps across democracies. It weighs Carter’s potential honeymoon, a possible reform push, and the risk of renewed partisan chaos while comparing U.S. turnout to Italy and others. It highlights Carter’s liberal populism signals in a conservative era.
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