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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial traces South Korea s massive bribery and lobbying plots aimed at U S congressmen from 1970 through 1973. It links Nixon era troop cuts and a 1 5 billion modernization push to Park Chung Hee s government and a widening scandal involving Korean businessmen and intelligence figures discovered by U S Customs.
An editorial argues the Koreans posed as diplomats to influence U S policy and notes a 20000 troop cutback. It calls for aggressive prosecutions of those implicated and a long overdue reassessment of U S military posture in Korea amid concerns Congress was swayed by Seoul.
A 1970s column notes calls to sponsor a congressional aide and questions a proposed salary hike for members of Congress. It mentions Sen Patrick Leahy and James Jeffords opposing new pay increases, while President Ford weighs an increase. Local Bennington town matters include a whimsical tale of a selectman producing a TV show and a Stockbridge sewage plant plans with lemon scent cosmetics.
Marion B. Drown recalls November 11 1918 at Verdun as the Armistice ended war. The crowd celebrated with both nations flags raised on the Citadel Tower while bands played and memories of Lafayette and fallen American soldiers were honored.
In Washington Democrats feel mixed after Carter's narrow win. A veteran congressman notes cautious optimism with potential pitfalls from Carter's Georgia leadership style. Ford receives praise for restraint and composure, while the press and public respond with restrained admiration and concern.
The piece argues Carter faces a difficult relation with Congress due to no large mandate and reflects on Ohio's narrow win. It warns the Electoral College still allows tampering and calls for reform to prevent minor groups from undermining the people’s will. The tongue in cheek tale about cabinet color hints at broader constitutional debates.
A Letter To The Banner writer views a long standing landowner drive for a law charging hunters 50 per day and 100 for a deer. The author blames Vermont Yankees, argues no trespassing signs are illegal amid safety programs, and says signs should mark dangerous areas only such as quicksand or near electric transformers, noting gunshots are rarely threats.
A Shaftsbury speaker argues against broad no trespassing claims by hunters noting risk to individuals, condemns landowner posting as possible shakedown, and calls for updated safety education and broader hunting rights beyond landownership, urging Vermont legislature reform from colonial era limits.
A poem memorializes American soldiers who served in France under Gen. Pershing. It recalls farewell scenes at a station as mothers and sweethearts bid goodbye. The speaker notes ten million Americans heading to France to repay a debt, with Liners of resolve and patriotism. FRANK SLADE
A Vermont reader writes to Russell Train of the EPA urging removal of chlordane from use, citing cancer risks and contamination fears in crops like potatoes and strawberries. The letter reflects long standing concerns about pesticide dangers, ecological harm, and historical missteps with DDT and other chemicals.
A letter from DON GREENE discusses declining deer numbers after mild winters, arguing for fewer restrictions and criticizing biologists. He notes abundant browse but predicts low buck kills, warns about coyotes and alleged coydogs, and urges fellow sportsmen to hunt hard this season. He questions wildlife management and vocalizes frustration with officials.
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