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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues that even with long unemployment, many Americans rely on extended benefits. Bills in Congress would require states and localities to fund beyond 39 weeks, risking harm to those still seeking work and to retirees who depend on seasonal or remote benefits, amid mounting federal pressure.
The article argues that cutting unemployment benefits and raising employer unemployment taxes will burden all consumers. It notes benefits funded by employers raise goods and services costs, hurting the rich and poor alike, and questions how Congress will fund relief amid a rising unemployment tax.
The NAACP faces financial peril as it appeals a Mississippi chancery court ruling awarding Port Chester merchants over 1.25 million dollars for a 1966 67 boycott. The group must post about 1.5 million to pursue a higher court, with only 750,000 raised so far.
In a surprising move that could impact the presidential race President Ford plans a White House pool baptism this weekend with the family except Jack and Susan present. Susan already joined a convent. Ford signals a Catholic appeal to gain Catholic and religious voters.
A nostalgic critique of the Palmer Method, once seen as enforcing uniform handwriting. The author recalls how penmanship shaped social status and character, notes the shift to machine printing and casual signatures, and mocks readers who chase personal style with new pens while clinging to old Palmer roots. References Nadya Olyanova and famous figures to illustrate handwriting analysis.
This Vermont piece argues hunters are wildlife friends, not foes, detailing historic shifts in conservation funded by sportsmen. It cites taxes on arms, Duck Stamps, and the rise of Ducks Unlimited, noting deer and turkey recoveries since 1878 and 1865 respectively, and recalls wardens ending market hunting while warning anti hunting movements overlook hunter contributions. It also shifts to a Washington scene discussing Sun Moon and youth involvement, questioning the evangelist’s appeal and methods.
The columnist critiques Rev. Sun Moon’s rally noting sing song Korean, delayed translation, and a lack of miracles or clear message. He argues Sun Moon draws disciplined, questing youths as a substitute for traditional family and urges a need for stronger parental guidance amid a complex, undisciplined society.
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