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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial laments Route 9’s dangerous Searsburg corner where deaths occurred. It praises the State Highway Board for a long awaited Betterment Project to remove the worst hazards and urges timely start without delays from property rights or red tape. It notes local survivors’ continuing concerns.
Protesters in the Route 9 area, supported by lawmakers who acted last winter and spring, pushed for improvements after multiple fatalities. The deaths, four in recent months, spurred publicity and activism aimed at preventing future tragedies and speeding the road's upgrade.
Opinion notes Truman justified the Hiroshima attack to save U S lives but condemns Texans who staged a mock mushroom blast. The piece cites government apologies as insufficient and criticizes the wartime memory culture reflected by the event and by a public wedding anniversary tied to Hiroshima.
The column lampoons USPS struggles with parcel post amid private carriers and strikes. It recalls Sen. George D. Aiken urging Vermont as radical yet proud, and Gov. Tom Salmon gaining unexpected endorsements from both the New York Times and Sen. Herbert Ogden of Windsor County.
The Banner letters urge Vermonters to pick between two liberals for the U S Senate, focusing on least national harm over six years. The piece critiques Stafford and notes ACA standards on voting records, including sound money and market competition, while flagging personal conduct as less crucial.
Sen. Herbert G. Ogden notes Stafford’s fading sound money scores from 1966 to 1974 and his inflation voting pattern. He contrasts Salmon’s fresh term with no seniority to influence policy, predicting Salmon will be the lesser liberal evil and more responsive to Vermont voters. Ogden cites fiscal restraint trends and the impact on savings and jobs.
On U N Day Oct 24 we reflect on the United Nations 31 years since 1945 and its role in peace freedom and development. The piece urges support for OUR U N and links Veterans Day observance with the UN goal, calling for study awareness and collective effort led by Randolph.
Mt Anthony Junior High Student Council launches its third annual magazine sale today through Oct 29 to fund school activities. More than 800 students will participate as subscriptions and renewals are credited to the Student Council fund. The program guarantees support from the community. Advisors Ethel Heil Theodore Stasiowski and Principal Jonathan Durand oversee the effort in Bennington.
Laguna Hills California physician writes in AMA News July 26 1976 recounting 1918 influenza experience as a medical student at Iowa State University He recalls aspirin as only treatment no antibiotics no oxygen therapy and minimal nursing care He argues the swine flu inoculation program is an expensive fiasco and should be scrapped promptly
A reflective piece on the vivid fall colors of New England, the changing season, and nature’s shift toward winter. The author recalls scenes along Batten Kill and Lake Champlain, describes leaf colors, wildlife activity, and the first frosts signaling animals preparing for winter, with a final note that autumn has ended.
The piece argues Castro's list of alleged CIA crimes merits scrutiny despite doubts about some charges. It notes exiled Cuban groups in Miami claim responsibility, urges U.S. reckoning with former partners, and warns of political costs for Carter or Ford as the nation reviews its role and duties toward Cuba, skyjacking, and anti Castro policy. It also cites Norman Birnbaum and Andrew Young on Western politics and race in the United States.
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