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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1976
Page
5
A satirical look uses imagined letters to a columnist to probe public figures. The piece mocks campaign image making and invites readers to glimpse down-to-earth concerns behind political personas while closing with a 1976 copyright note.
A Bennington resident recounts a snowstorm act of help near Routes 7 and 9 where a young man offered tire changing assistance to a stranded retired couple. The letter highlights the community spirit and calls for the young helper to stand up and be counted.
A weary Maine travelers tale of a stranger who stopped on Route 7 to help change a tire. The man refused payment and fled north, leaving the travelers grateful yet eager to reconnect with him. The writer recalls prior visits to Bennington and mentions Ken Pratt and Harmons, seeking contact through the Bennington paper.
Mount Anthony Patriot basketball coach David Fredrickson thanks MAU supporters for constant backing. He praises fans from Vermont and New England for energizing players during introductions, games, and homecoming parades, noting morale boosts after a loss.
A male columnist frets over fashion trends exposing women in see through fabrics and bare backs at a Washington dinner. He recalls falling into objectifying thoughts while trying to discuss politics and tax plans, wondering how to stay focused on ideas. He calls for change in attitudes toward women while noting the challenge of pervasive scant clothing.
Maurice Peters of Shaftsbury argues the new inspection rules will expand beyond removing one wheel to the other three within a year. He warns that engine disassembly and reassembly could cost $9 per hour and that owners may be pushed toward buying a new $4,000 car, accusing officials of using inspections as a ploy for their own gain.
Mrs. Towart is reelected to Ward Four school board and James McKee wins Ward Two seat at Bennington Graded School District annual meeting with 556 votes cast. A $50 prize for best new theatre name announced by lessee Christopher Buckley as Harte Theatre opens. Pownal library begins operation with librarian Mrs. Rathbun. Sprague Electric reports 1950 sales and earnings, up in 24 years. Paul Hermann named town and village manager. Two Bennington students win 1951 Scholastic writing prizes. Karl Harrington opens a roller skating rink on VT Route 67. State police recover most of up to $15,000 stolen from Theodore Bremer. Rep Reid Lefevre delays governor bid decision, may withdraw if Prouty runs.
A shift in U S politics shows the South returning to the Union. Jimmy Carter’s North Carolina victory signals a changed Southern mood, with moderate candidates of either party capable of winning. The region’s political clout, 130 electoral votes, could decide the 1976 race, making Carter a serious factor for the Democratic nomination and possibly the vice presidency.
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