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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1977
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 125 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The editorial notes Bernie Sanders will leave Liberty Union next spring and that several old guards may quit. It recalls the party as a long running Vermont third option that fueled campaigns, asked sharp questions, and rarely sought broad bland appeal. The piece declines to publish an obituary and calls for new leaders.
The 20th anniversary of the Second Battle of Saratoga recalls the Baroness von Riedesel sheltering with her three daughters as Burgoyne’s forces fight toward retreat. She details the bombardment, the fires, and the peril of wounded officers, the family's flight to Saratoga, and eventual exile in Brunswick ending in 1783.
The article warns of overpopulation as a global threat with famine and disease in developing regions. It highlights Mexico's surprise move to seek an IMF Bank loan to fund population control and argues the United States should support Mexico to curb immigration and ease global resource pressure.
Phyllis Dodge laments apathy in Bennington County fund drives while praising community spirit, urging citizens to consider responsibilities over rights. A reader shares disdain for absurdly personalized Vermont license plates, recounting a bitter winter move and noting plates like BRRR ICY FROST QUARY and the humorous misreadings they inspired.
A Dorset writer recalls a quirky ledger of license plates observed around town. From golfers to farmers, jokesters to aviators, the list names many locals and themed plates like FARMS, GUN, 2 SKI, and PUPS. Prizes awarded for the most memorably phrased plates.
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