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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece weighs political shifts as Democrats lean toward Carter while Reagan leads the Republicans and Ford tangles with demagogic rhetoric. It notes Vermont revenue sharing impacts, Ford’s critique of Carter, and a Light and Sound show review misattribution to Bill Graham.
The Christian Science Monitor highlights Operation Sail a fleet up to 225 ships sailing from Plymouth to the United States for the 200th anniversary. Vessels from 30 countries converge on New York and other ports with Kruzenshtern as the largest entry. The event aims to provide a peaceful maritime spectacle amid political headlines and Soviet naval strength.
Readers condemn Rep. James Jeffords for secrecy in CIA budget and CBS probe, compare Vermont gubernatorial candidates, and fault legislators for corporate influence and environmental oversight failures. The letter advocates staunch support for civil liberties and Bihar?
Malvine Cole of Stratton argues Vermont faces high electricity prices despite abundant output and urges energy conservation and alternative sources. She notes the Public Service Board investigation and a legislative refusal to respond, plus the setback to Springfield’s water power project, reflecting a shift from a remote Shangri La to a complex political landscape.
Florence Spina of Shaftsbury defends physicians against a New England paper commentary. She argues birth illness and death cannot wait for appointments and condemns likening medical and police procedures. She thanks God for access to care and notes doctors’ constant duties and family sacrifices.
Reagan's Texas primary triumph intensifies the battle for the Republican nomination with military policy at the center. Ford must resist political pressure to rush budgetary or weapons decisions and instead emphasize sober, strategic debate on conventional forces, naval power, and keeping vital sea lanes open.
An essay-like piece argues that nonsmokers increasingly bully smokers, fueling discrimination against smoking. It notes cab drivers and diners enforcing non smoking norms, and suggests smokers should push back, accusing nonsmokers of bigotry in a changing social landscape.
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