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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues that President Carter should know more of the CIA and FBI intelligence actions and payments. It notes he learned of the Hussein payments from the Washington Post and warns that secrecy undermines democracy, urging fewer overlapping committees and better information flow to the President.
More than 1000 Vermont women attended the first nation Women's Town Meeting in Montpelier, signaling a broad interest beyond politics. The event serves as a kickoff for regional gatherings in weeks to come, with a planning session scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m in North Bennington Congregational Church.
Page five reprints the annual Doyle Poll prepared by Sen William R Doyle R Washington County. Floor meetings in Bennington Shaftsbury and Woodford distributed the blanks. Copies available from Reps Thomas H Foster Edwin A Colvin and Michael Silver. Polls nonbinding and unsigned but show public opinion on current issues. Participants should include their town of residence and mail completed forms to the representatives or Sen Doyle at the State House Montpelier.
Mary T. Henning writes of Margaret C. Whalen's death and lasting impact on Arlington. A Vermonter active in church, education, libraries, and local service, her courage through illness and devotion to children’s books marked her life. Donations support Martha Canfield Library’s children’s room.
A Letter To The Banner criticizes the legislature for reappointing Judge Lewis Springer Jr by a slim margin. The writer notes disappointment yet acknowledges Northeast Kingdom participation in the legislative process and asserts that the result stands.
In the Northeast Kingdom, lawmakers debated Judge Springer's six year reappointment while most representatives opposed his renewal citing public input and accessibility. The piece questions how judges should be chosen and whether the public should have direct say in elections, noting the judge’s ear and docket align with a distinct drumbeat. It references RFD 2 W. Burke as the related procedure discussion.
A Barre letter to the editor criticizes a toll free state lung problems hotline as bureaucratic waste. The writer argues resources should fund direct medical access and calls for accountability and practical help for ill residents. The piece also reflects on President Carter’s early tenure and public perception in Bennington.
Tom Braden surveys how Carter’s abrupt stylistic shift perplexes seasoned president watchers. They weigh openness against missteps like Cuba relations and a jibe at Congress during a Plains weekend. Critics doubt long briefing needs and warn against premature judgments.
A Searsburg writer reflects on spring fever amid heavy snow and recalls Vermont Town Meeting's long history. From the first proprietors meeting in 1796 to the organized town meeting of 1833, the piece notes unchanged New England character, local debate, and enduring self government despite modern pressures.
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