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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The unexpected resignation of Mt Anthony Union High School principal Eugene P. Smith highlights political tensions and the need for a trusted new leader. The board should search broadly for an educational innovator, reduce factional strain, and address overcrowding with fiscally prudent, imaginative plans to improve the shrinking facilities.
The Vermont House endorses a statewide uniform method for assessing property values to fund education and urges inclusion of a land use tax. The aim is to protect scenic, agricultural, and open land from rising values and potential sales by large landowners, preserving Vermont’s character.
President Carter navigates a delicate aid issue with Zaire amid threats from Angola. He publicly authorizes shipments of military equipment and spare parts, seeking congressional consultation to avoid Vietnam-era pitfalls while maintaining clear responsibility.
Readers who missed Tuesday’s opening session of the five week Garden Course at St. Peter’s Parish House learned that John C. Page’s Extension Service program features slide presentations and one planting workshop. The first session by Win Way praised for clear, balanced soil guidance covered organic and chemical fertilizers, soil boron needs, magnesium from Epsom salts, and the value of mulching and composting using newspaper pages.
The writer condemns The Banner for a Hearst style portrayal of a public figure over gun control. denounces the editorial as personal, sensational, and damaging to reputations while arguing it inflames fear and undermines serious discussion of violence and negotiation dynamics.
Anne L Wichelns of North Bennington writes to defend Mr Allen Bennington against a negative portrayal. She urges responsible use of rights and questions the paper’s impact on a man’s reputation over a local gun rights issue.
Vermont figures spar over press coverage of public body meetings. Ken Wild and Herb Ogden press for open reporting during deliberations while allowing restraint in early remarks. The debate cites national voices warning that secrecy may rise as deliberations move from floor to committee rooms. Sen. Herbert Ogden of Windsor County outlines concerns from Hartland.
Mount Anthony expresses gratitude to fans who attended games this season noting a great effort by the team and the crowd. Special thanks are given to super fan John Reed and to Mr. Smith and Mr. Durand for transportation, along with advisor Mel Lally for ongoing work. Bennington.
Timothy R. Corcoran thanks voters of Bennington and North Bennington for March 1 support and four years of service as selectman. He congratulates Dr. Baker on victory and says he will stay active in town and school affairs.
Poem-like blessing hoping for safe travels and kind weather as friends part in Arlington. Lines wish sun warm days, soft rain, fruitful yields, and God’s gracious hand over travelers arriving at a peaceful parting scene.
The piece argues Cyrus Vance lacks full control of U S foreign policy as President Carter and Andrew Young push their agendas. It critiques Young's outspoken stance on Africa and Rhodesia, warns of potential cabinet tensions, and questions whether Vance can curb Young while keeping Carter aligned with caution in diplomacy.
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