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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont with Sundays and holidays excluded from publication.
The Mt. Anthony Union High School marks ten years since dedication amid past discord, roof leaks, and political strife. An Economic Development Act grant may ease overcrowding, potentially restoring spirit as administrators shift focus to operations. Optimism grows for a improved future around the 20 year milestone.
A Rand Corporation study for the Pentagon concludes the all volunteer Army holds up well and often exceeds expectations. Recruits show higher quality, with top category representation rising from 76 to 93 percent and bottom categories dropping from 24 to 11 percent. Blacks comprise 16 percent of Army personnel, up from about 10 percent under the draft, and pay competitiveness reduces discrimination compared with the draft.
Editor reflects on the 1777 Saratoga victory and the 200th anniversary events moving south. No battlefield reenactment due to regulations, fire safety concerns. Bennington crowds swell as leaf gazers fill lodging, turning private homes into accommodations while motels run full.
A New York mother writes as Jane Doe about her son and his partner who have lived together for seven years without marriage. She laments lack of legitimacy for their child, notes economic and social hurdles they face, and urges them to marry while acknowledging the couple’s ideals. The piece weighs societal pressures and the child’s future security.
A Vermont letter warns trappers of a proposed one year land trapping ban and altered trapping dates, urging action against the Vermont Trappers Association. It also critiques U S policy toward China urging normalization with Beijing, risking Taiwan recognition and the mutual defense treaty. The piece emphasizes state power, hunting livelihoods, and international posture.
The piece argues the United States should not appease China over Taiwan or de recognize Taiwan. It warns that sacrificing Taiwan to appease Beijing risks undermining US credibility with Israel and small nations, and could erode confidence in US commitments. It urges steadfast support for Taiwan amid complex geopolitics.
The piece debates the Panama Canal treaty with Bushian wryness. It notes different readings by the United States and Panama’s negotiator Dr Romulo Escobar Bethancourt, cites public opinion and conservative backers, and mentions Linowitz resigning from a bank post amid debt concerns.
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