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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A persuasive editorial urges the 7,500 eligible Bennington School District voters to cast ballots in tomorrow's election. It argues absentee voting ethics are debated, calls for higher turnout, and extols the voting booth as the sole place for true independence.
The piece argues for a four two year term cap on House service to curb entrenchment and corruption. It notes the constitutional hurdle, critiques current seniority and fringe benefits, and warns that without term limits Congress will remain a lucrative, voter-proof career.
A satirical chronicle blends Roman gladiators and knights with labor woes. Maximus Menius, agent for Spar tacus Chapter of the Brotherhood of Professional Gladiators, accuses Colosseum management of minority discrimination and contract violations. Pressed by unions, claims of lion smuggling surface amid payoffs investigations. Camelot piece notes Knights discuss travel charges, environmental studies, and archaic wage terms. Genoa entry covers sea workers protesting OSHA and overtime definitions.
Letters to the Editor recount a late 19th or early 20th century town game called Run Sheep Run played by the School and Pleasant Street gangs. Captains select shepherds, two herds hide with color signals, and a dirt map records routes to the pasture. The piece invites local kids to try the game for fun.
Letters to The Banner praise Pat Schaeffer and the Recreation Department staff for their dedication and humor. They highlight Pat’s guidance for area special and handicapped children, her role in founding local Special Olympics programs, and support from parents and volunteers who organized events and donated supplies.
Washington independence and the men who fought it are recalled in a Bicentennial reflection. The essay traces Philadelphia debates, Adams and Paine, Liberty Bell legends, and Monmouth heroism, urging readers to relive core freedoms and republican virtue through plain history and enduring quotes.
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