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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. This notice outlines the paper ownership and operational pattern for local readers and advertisers.
The piece argues that President Carter faces backlash over the Soviet US joint call for Geneva peace talks. It defends the notion that linking settlement to Palestinian rights risks derailing cautious Arab support and endangers chances for avoiding a new Middle East crisis within the year.
The piece argues peace depends on Soviet leverage over Palestinians and on concessions from both Israel and Arab states. It contends a durable settlement requires Israel surrender of most occupied lands, Arab recognition of Israel behind defensible borders, and security guarantees possibly via a U.N. or joint peacekeeping force, aligning with the Carter administration’s view.
The piece argues the Senate and House passed a measure denying funds to veterans who upgrade bad discharges and broadening desertion to include any unauthorized absence over 180 days. It claims the bill blocks Carter’s compassionate actions, urging a presidential veto to honor veterans and limit bellicose congressional action.
An editorial notes Billy Carter may earn as much as 200000 dollars for public appearances while the President distances himself from his brother. It argues the President has a stronger obligation to his son Jeff and daughter in law Annette as they seek publishers bids for a family album, with authentication via photocopy.
A young couple's note on White House stationery sparks debate over publishing memoirs and photo albums while in office. The piece contrasts presidents who earned royalties, notes potential forewords by the President, and urges steps to bar former officials from profiting on public contacts.
Reader Nancy Kaufman from Plainfield argues the Vermont Yankee hearing aimed to gauge public opinion on nuclear development. She criticizes the Scott report for delaying real safety concerns and urges clear public approval before building new plants, contrasting with claims that nuclear energy is essential to raise living standards and employment in Vermont.
The 1977 season saw the Orioles and Red Sox contending for second as the Yankees dominated the AL. Dodgers' pitching depth contrasted with Boston’s reliance on relief, while Guidry emerged for New York and Martinez and Yaz spurred Boston’s strong finish.
The Sacred Heart School Parent Teachers Group thanks all who helped and attended the third annual fall festival for Sacred Heart School. Rain did not dampen the event as volunteers and donors are praised. winners of 25 drawings listed with names and prizes. The note shifts to a separate political commentary about Middle East language and Geneva conference dynamics.
Tom Braden argues that talks with Palestinian representatives are essential for Middle East peace, noting many Palestinians beyond the PLO. He warns the Israeli lobby pressures and supports President Carter’s bold initiative to push recognition of Israel by Arab states and the PLO to force bargaining.
A nostalgic look at campers framed as human travelers rather than the mechanized trailer icons, recalling simpler journeys and the social scenes around campsite life in earlier decades.
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