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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The speech contrasts Ford's claim of GOP achievements with critique of eight years under Nixon and the Ford administration. It questions foreign policy gains, SALT progress, and arms spending while highlighting domestic hardship and the need for a presidential candidate who can unite the nation. The piece ends urging careful review of party records ahead of the 1976 election.
A commentary questions the famous Nathan Hale quote etched into U.S. history and mocks the spillover of bicentennial lore. It notes Yale scholars’ debunking claims about Hale’s words and contrasts Hale’s fate with other historical curiosities. The piece also satirizes Smokey the Bear and Uganda’s Idi Amin, labeling him an idiotic leader for praising Hitler. It closes with a reader letter solicitation about Vermont trees and historical botany in Bennington County.
A letter criticizes 10 legislators for opposing John Gray as head of a new Transportation Agency and argues the focus remains highways despite multi modal aims. It cites Route 7 neglect and urges a statewide poll on Gray’s qualifications. The second letter thanks taxpayers for approving the new school budget and thanks The Banner editor for publishing open letters, noting no votes were bought with alcohol.
Mrs William H Rice argues against programs and calls Woodford a lone no voter among five towns. She warns of harm to youths if cut and resists Communist influence in schools, urging an end to participation and suggesting exiles to Russia or China.
A bulletin stresses keeping Sunday, the Lord's Day, holy for worship and family scripture study. It warns against shopping and recreational activities on Sunday, urges limited work, and cites Exodus 20 8 10 and a message from Elder Clifton Guy Mace and Elder Gary Ray Stapleton in Bennington.
Profiles from the Past recalls how Act 250 emerged from 1960s development pressure, detailing district environmental commissions, the nine criteria for major projects, and the land use planning moves culminating in the 1970 law. It notes the act’s enduring debate, its scope, and the author Cora Cheney's final Vermont history column.
A Vermont observer notes Congress has grown into a major budgeted enterprise. It cites 706 million for the legislative branch, compares past budgets, and details staff costs, district allowances, long distance calls, and office subsidies. It urges voters to judge value at election time. It also mentions a May 18 Vermont State Society pot luck at Andrews Air Force Base with local contacts.
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