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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1976
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Hans Publishing Corporation. It lists 185 Main Streets, Kennington, Veo vnunet as the contact or office address.
Editorial argues Ford and Betty will remain in Washington after his presidency, a trend called Potomac fever. It praises the capital life, cites arts and golf as ties, and warns that long stays undermine the citizen representation envisioned by founders. It suggests term limits or public financing to refresh Congress and encourage those who do go home.
Opinion piece reviews Gary Mark Gilmore's bid to die by firing squad in Utah and Gov. Calvin Rampton's reprieve amid a Utah Board of Pardons meeting after the May Supreme Court ruling allowing next Monday's execution. The writer objects to state involvement in a death by choice, warning of broader moral and prison-condition risks.
The Utah execution case raises concern over volunteers who would pull the triggers for Gilmore's death. The warden plans to select five by lot after screening for “unhealthy” motives, seeking solid citizens to perform the act. Critics argue that firing squad executions should be carried out by state employees, not volunteers.
The piece notes most U S lawmakers lack firsthand business experience, relying on young staff for guidance. It argues Congress grows in size and complexity as lawmakers draft corporate reform ideas inspired by economists, creating an invisible government detached from practical business realities.
The piece argues Jimmy Carter enters a promising transition, at his best when winning, with Ford aides aiding a smooth handover. It highlights a capable transition team led by Jack Watson, diverse talent pools from Congress, states, and firms, and Carter's careful, transparent interviewing process to select a strong administration.
A reader compares Vermont candidates running on a party slate against an opponent on both party tickets to a lopsided football game with only five or six players. The letter argues the setup is unfair and incredulous.
A Vermont message argues against unfair competition rules in elections. It calls for eliminating dual-ticket advantages and likens the system to a poll tax, urging reform in Dorset.
An aged Vermont observer recalls deer hunting’s rise since 1878, noting license fees sustain the Fish and Game Department, the deer herd’s decline since the mid century, and the enduring spectacle of opening weekend with thousands hitting the woods despite slim odds of a legal buck. He argues hunting remains a moral draw and economic pillar even as deer grow wiser and rarer.
The piece argues only Africa and Kissinger face urgent action while broader foreign policy waits for Carter’s January 20 start. It details Kissinger’s push for majority rule talks, Carter’s limited involvement until inauguration, and the risk of guerrilla response if talks stall.
Quote heavy taunts from a National Observer piece or columnist about insults and threats. The fragment urges belittling rivals with sharp lines such as autopsy and microscope jabs. The text reflects a hostile, aggressive tone. It lists several provocative lines intended to provoke a response.
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