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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A discussion on presidential debates and the equal time constraint, noting Ford Carter plans and McCarthy’s growing challenge. The piece argues for a fair standard to include legitimate third party candidates on nationally televised debates, suggesting ballots and electoral chances as criteria.
In Bennington a Youth Advisory group formed last spring gained notable turnout this week, drawing in young people who will lead alongside adults. The Burlington Free Press notes a cautious optimism as youth engagement grows, signaling potential solutions to community youth issues and stronger partnerships.
An analysis using a metaphorical menu compares Column A Maoist hardliners with Column B pragmatic officials and Column C discredited figures. It discusses internal power struggles, the potential for purges, and how U.S. policy could influence whether China aligns with or counteracts the Soviet Union, stressing strategic, pragmatic leadership over ideological extremes.
The article argues teachers should actively engage in local politics and community issues, while cautioning against extremist politics. It notes teachers are central to communities but often avoid broader civic involvement due to political pressure and concerns about school budgets. It urges welcoming teachers and administrators into political discussions and town planning within sensible bounds.
J Duncan Campbell profiles Neil Robinson, a pivotal figure in American ski instruction. The Bennington tribute recalls his role at Bromley, shaping certification standards, mentoring examiners, and elevating teaching to an art. His legacy lies in training teachers to impart skilled, graceful skiing and inspiring generations of skiers.
To the Editor of The Banner Richard Snelling's call to end the poll tax and fund the loss by higher local property taxes shows disregard for senior citizens and tax equity. Vermont would bear the burden, landlords tenants rural and urban owners farmers and others in a confiscatory system. The writer accuses Snelling of inconsistency and notes past support for the sales tax.
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