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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Liberty Union letter in Vermont argues for a debt service moratorium while demanding New York City social services at 1971 levels. The piece criticizes the view that NYC bondholders are mostly bankers, noting bonds are held by many small banks and Vermonters’ savings. It warns that defaulting would empty cupboards and frames bankruptcy as theft, regardless of who is affected.
The piece contrasts ultra liberal and ultra conservative views, citing Reagan, McGovern, Nixon, and Wallace. It argues neither ideology solves modern economic and sociopolitical conflicts and warns that leadership requires navigating energy, economy, and foreign policy beyond simplistic slogans.
In Bennington region readers report late fall flowers blooming as a warm spell lingers. Arlington harvests beet and carrot crops while a North Bennington petunia survived beyond expected. A humorous note on the FCC fairness doctrine references Reagan films and Ford in Michigan game footage.
In a Bennington history note, the writer reveals a newly uncovered link between Gen. Philip Schuyler and his Tory stepson. The stepson’s residence allegedly lay on Schuyler lands in Hoosic, within what is now Bennington, challenging the region’s anti-Schuyler narrative and adding a fresh chapter to local history.
A critical column argues Sen Frank Church protects Kennedy Johnson officials while probing FBI wiretaps on Martin Luther King Jr. It questions who authorized the King tap and why high officials dodge responsibility, accusing a double standard in federal policing and political cover ups.
The Washington County Liberty Union Caucus met in Montpelier on November 14 1975 endorsing a statement urging Congress and Vermont's delegation to confront New York City's looming default. The text argues debt service versus social services. warns that austerity measures could be imposed to satisfy banks and bondholders, with a national impact.
Nancy Kaufman, chairperson of Liberty Union in North Montpelier, urges Vermont lawmakers to back a debt service moratorium and allow New York City to default if needed while protecting social services. She argues the NYC bailout benefits banks and financiers, not the working class, and calls for federal credit and bankruptcy options to safeguard social programs at 1971 levels.
A reflective piece argues that the surge in community meetings burdens families and workers. It suggests evaluating necessity, using volunteers for publicity or surveys, and possibly co sponsoring events. It urges inclusive planning with allies and adaptable formats to foster genuine participation.
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