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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece discusses Rep Thomas Rees proposed revival of the Emergency Loan Guarantee Board to back state and local debt, arguing federal guarantees for cities mirror those for private firms like Lockheed. It also notes Ford's resistance, political calculus, and potential shifts if cities nationwide pressure the White House, plus a Senate Supreme Court section on corporal punishment in schools.
A Bennington Banner reader defends Southern Vermont College amid criticism, praising its growth from a two year to a four year program, noting substantial local economic impact, faculty qualifications, and safety improvements. The letter urges community support for the college, questions media coverage, and cautions against harming Bennington’s vitality.
Mountain Chatter explores how autumn colors fade into brown after leaf drop, noting a South visitor’s question about trees dying. The piece explains leaf coloration from climate soil chemistry and seasonal changes, detailing chlorophyll loss and pigment development, while praising North America's diverse forests and global peers.
Fort Dix service member CWO Raymond Smith from 1624A Garden Ter Fort Dix New Jersey blasts the Bennington County daily for alleged anti gun and liberal slant. He pledges to keep subscribing to monitor bias while urging readers to boycott major advertisers until balanced reporting returns.
A letter writer argues that serious criminals receive gentle treatment including psychiatric care and lenient outcomes, claiming the innocent bear the cost while offenders plead guilty and resume normal life. The writer, addressing Mrs Hall, challenges public perceptions of justice.
Critics say the former president seeks a return, aided by Teamsters money and clout, amid questions about motives and past ties to mob-linked figures. The piece muses on possible paths from Orange County politics to a renewed national role, weighing risks to reputation.
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