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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Vermont voters hear heated exchanges between Republican Richard Snelling and Democrat Stella Hackel over tax plans. The candidates trade accusations on polls sales and income taxes while promising budget balance and reforms. Each side blames the other for rising taxes as the race focuses on revenue, cuts, and bureaucratic efficiency.
The piece argues the Ford Carter contest relies on debatable gaffes and appearances rather than clear policy. It critiques Ford for misstatements on Eastern Europe, Carter for vague plans, and notes weakness on energy, inflation, unemployment, and Third World policy. It urges focus on substantive U.S. game plan in three weeks.
A writer scolds Frank Frantz and Barth Vander Els as arch rivals and complains that no one else had trouble attending the last curriculum meeting. The author jokes about escorting Frantz with the Rescue Squad to prevent him getting lost and notes the importance of Frantz’s presence due to involvement in building a multimillion dollar high school without a performance bond.
Citizens in Bennington blame a local decision for high roof repair expenses nearing $200,000 and a record curriculum load in Vermont. They urge officials to use expertise to slow education costs, avoiding steep taxes that threaten seniors’ homes amid rising living costs.
Columnist weighs the Carter Ford campaign dynamics in 1976. He notes Carter and Mondale address Watergate and policy with more candor than their principals. He questions whether the Republican party remains tainted by Nixonism and if Carter has the political finesse for the White House.
A reflective column describes a autumn day trip to Somerset and the return to fern gathering in Vermont, detailing the season from July to November. It covers fern varieties, packing methods, and distribution to florists, noting the continued use of fancy fern in floral arrangements despite substitutions.
A columnist argues debate winners are decided by appearance, not words. Using Carter vs Ford as example, he notes Ford's athletic presence and confident gestures outshine Carter, and muses whether Lincoln or Monroe would fare in television era. The piece cites recognition of appearance bias and quotes Parade on leadership traits.
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