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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that bribery is not confined to foreign realms but dominates U S commerce as internal graft. It notes ITT and the milk industry influencing Nixon’s administration and cites Chamber of Commerce estimates of 2 to 3 billion dollars yearly, with some experts guessing far higher, highlighting the systemic scope of bribery.
The piece links SEC concerns over underhanded stock deals to a broader critique of white collar justice. It highlights George M. Steinbrenner III, owner of the New York Yankees, who enforced strict haircuts on players after penalties for past campaign finance crimes. It argues such management style clashes with player autonomy and hints at ongoing AL dominance by the Oakland A’s.
North Carolina results ripple through Texas as Ford surrogates campaign in Dallas tout foreign policy and party unity. Tower hails Kissinger speech while Connally says he was not contacted. Foreseeing volatility, analysts flag foreign policy as the central 1976 issue shaping Texas primary momentum.
Vermont lawmakers push for higher taxes and expanded programs amid a tense budget fight. A conference committee clashes over education funding, welfare administration cuts, and new taxes aimed at tourists and drinkers, with broad speculation about enforcement and public impact. A high stakes push to become committee chair looms as sessions press on.
Boston Globe recalls the era of tall ships and previews Operation Sail '76. On July 10 forty four sailing vessels, six over 250 feet, will arrive from New York and Newport led by the refurbished USS Constitution to form a harbor procession before racing back to England five days later. The piece frames this as a glimpse of old days in a city where such scenes are rare.
The piece forecasts a grand maritime spectacle for the Bicentennial year with about 15 nations represented. Cadets and crew from training ships will have liberty in town and ships opened to the public. Queen Elizabeth may attend as parties parades and speeches unfold, aiming to revive a romantic sea atmosphere for a brief period.
Readers condemn a school board contract granting teachers a 1000 dollar yearly raise for two years and possible higher sums. A citizen calculates hourly value of extra teaching time, urges voters to oppose the budget, and calls for accountability.
A letter praises Mt Anthony Union High School music coach Frederick P Billard for patience and skill. The writer credits him with boosting enjoyment of music and concert quality while urging the school board to retain him for next year.
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