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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Vice President Mondale’s outburst aside, Gerald Ford defends free speech while condemning Carter’s Social Security plan as demagoguery. He disputes the claim the proposal will endanger future guarantees and urges civility, arguing both parties remain committed to preserving Social Security with different funding approaches.
The piece argues that Nixon’s assertion that “when the president does it” excuses illegality undermines accountability. It notes his Cambodia raid of 1970 worsened the war’s brutality and that impeachment actions show a president cannot redefine legality. History should judge self serving nations as sternly as Congress did.
Howard Hunt, a Watergate burglar and CIA alumnus writing in Newsweek, ponders the national scene. He imagines the prototypic public political figure possessing qualities such as loyalty, humility, and compassion, reflecting on his prison years and broader political context.
A May 14, 1977 letter to The Banner expresses appreciation from the Bennington Police Association and Recreation Department for the success of the annual fishing derby at the Y Pool. It names donors including Salem's Market, William E. Campbell Inc, Tobin Packing Co, and Williams for food, soda, and prizes.
The RSVP annual luncheon for volunteers will be held Wednesday June 8 at the Elk's Club starting with coffee and registration from 10 to noon, luncheon served at noon catered by Village Side Track. Reservations by Friday June 3 to 442-8514.
A reflective spring piece by Carlo Wolter recalls mountain and valley blossoms. The writer notes hobble bush and apple and plum trees in bloom near Skylark's pond and fondly recalls Charlie’s recovery. Readers send well wishes and children in New Jersey send get well cards.
Ronald Reagan faults aside, Gen. Singlaub faced embarrassment after a Washington Post interview. Singlaub says he spoke in a general policy discussion, not for quotation by name, while Saar notes broad agreement among other officers and Gen. Vessey. Carter is urged to reflect on leadership.
The author writes Governor Richard A. Snelling urging careful review of papers opposing herbicide spraying on railroad, power, and highway rights of way in Vermont. Representing Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont Inc and HRBCEPA, the Hoosic River Basin Citizens' Environmental Protection group, the letter voices organized community concerns and asks for consideration of environmental impacts.
Marcia S Barber president of Federated Garden of Vermont and Hoosic River Basin Citizens Association urges officials to investigate Railroad Weed Control Inc plans to spray along D and H Green Mountain and Vermont Railroads rights of way. she notes 1200 Garden Club members and 900 HRBCEPA supporters with over 300 in Vermont and asks for safer alternatives to protect children from birth defects and provide labor for beneficial clearing amid unemployment.
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