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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily excluding Sundays and holidays, is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes the First Lady’s brief visit to Bennington College in Vermont marks a gracious local milestone. It praises her as the President’s wife and hopes for better weather to showcase Vermont’s May beauty, joking that her visit might bring lucky charm against rain.
British study on 37 classrooms across 12 teaching approaches finds formal instruction yields better basic skill tests for 10 to 11 year olds, with no harm to creative writing. Correlation observed between time spent on subjects and progress, suggesting effective open classrooms require organized, sequenced curricula and capable teachers.
A 1976 note mocks post Nixon memoirs by close insiders who claim moral distance. It quotes an absurd “Attila the Hun” manuscript excerpt, lampooning memoirs while hinting at political self interest and the desire to set records straight.
A narrator observes various birds fishing at a pond in Jamaica, noting an eastern green heron, a common bittern, a great blue heron, and belted kingfisher. He shares anecdotes of their hunting methods, dangers to fish, and a cautionary tale from a Maryland neighbor about a blue heron and fingerlings, ending with a reflection on solitary anglers.
The piece argues that official religious observances can be tokenized or politicized. With the May 14 National Day of Prayer, voters weigh sincere faith against political advantage and reflect on Jimmy Carter's open religiosity while others worry about boundary lines.
The piece contrasts Carter and his opponents on religiosity while arguing voters judge candidates by actions and inner convictions. It notes a National Day of Prayer as a reminder of reliance on divine Providence from the Declaration of Independence. It urges daily personal motive alignment with national aims.
Letter to The Banner discusses a tiny white poodle killed on Harwood Hill. The writer stresses the dog was a beloved family member, cared for and protected, and laments the harm done, arguing it arose from misunderstanding rather than neglect.
The Harwood Hill family mourns a beloved pet found run down on the road after a Tuesday afternoon attack. A seven year old discovered the splattered animal on his return from school, leaving eight years of memories in the yard. The Iskowitz family remembers the pet with affection.
The piece argues Carter and Ford embody rival commencement virtues. Carter’s starward drive contrasts with Ford’s steady jobmanship. Nixon appears as a cautionary signal while Ford’s presidency is seen as decent but limited, prompting concern over future leadership.
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