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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. Address listed as 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The editorial credits the Carter administration for avoiding military involvement in the Zaire civil strife between Mobutu's government and a secessionist faction tied to Angola. It cites Congress opposition, fears of repeating Nixon/Ford missteps, and the complex tribal politics as reasons not to intervene.
The Times faced editorial misreads and a rare correction over its Zaire coverage of Shaba province. A Boston University scholar accused the correction of misreading, while the episode highlights local interests overshadowing U N and Soviet stakes. Mobutu’s war, Carter kept the United States out.
The Frost Nixon special drew about a million dollars for Nixon and Frost, while viewers mostly learned little about Nixon’s presidency. Critics say the program serves to monetize a public relic rather than inform. Questions linger about Nixon’s unpaid taxes of $400,000.
A reader writes on Mother's Day about a unique mother who raised three girls ages one five and nine alone despite hardship. The brief letter highlights her resilience and the impact of her devoted care on her children.
Therese H Simmons of North Bennington writes a tribute to her mother Lida E Hurley who died in 1964 at age 68. The message recalls her mother’s selfless labor, humor, faith as a Catholic, love for her three daughters, and belief she now rests with Jesus in Heaven. The author expresses deep admiration and lifelong gratitude.
A heartfelt poem praising a mother's love as a force of devotion sacrifice and guidance. It equates maternal care with divine enduring love and asks readers to recognize a mother's unwavering influence whether on earth or in heaven, ending with the sign Silk Road.
Poem fragment praising mothers as the sweeter blooms of humanity from Bennington, attributed to Dick Winslow.
Poem pondering Mother's Day with celestial imagery and sorrowful maternal remembrance. Mentions angels, Mary, Bethlehem, and a Savior as the day’s quiet focal point. References Bennington Convalescent Center as the venue or attribution.
A writer narrates a May day trip to the Battenkill near Manchester to begin the trout season. He meets a friend from New York, notes the river's high, fast water, and observes Hendrickson mayflies arriving by late April. Crowded restricted waters hinder fishing, while patient, quiet wading shows potential as mayflies peak next week.
Tom Braden argues Carter is a cautious engineer type, focused on efficiency and organization rather than bold policy. He notes inflation and unemployment persist, liberals worry about activist pressure, and Carter remains honest, hardworking, and highly intelligent but not bold.
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