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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1976
Page
4
Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues for independent thought as essential to freedom while reviewing Vermont’s 14 years of Democratic governance. It notes progress in environment education and social care, but cites high taxes and bureaucracy, and rising voter discontent fueling campaigns by Republican Richard Snelling and Democrat Stella Hackel.
The Vermont governor race centers on taxes with Mrs. Hackel blamed for turning campaigning into tax talk. Snelling responds, but most issues fade from view as voters face two years of budget questions. The editorial favors Snelling, arguing he recognizes a Vermont beyond Montpelier and will better serve traditions.
The Banner states letters will not be printed on the eve of elections. A letter from Irene Andrews and Jamie Longton thanks supporters of a Northside Drive mini park project. Signatures and writer addresses required. local letters prioritized if backlog arises.
A reader argues Eugene McCarthy failed to attract press attention while criticizing the two party system. He contends McCarthy’s rhetoric lacks substance and praises Democratic reforms since 1968, urging supporters to back their party or write in a thoughtful alternative. The note closes with thanks from Bennington Program students for bottle drive funds for Rescue Squad Building.
Thanks from park supporters acknowledge contributions to the Northside Drive picnic area project. Recognizes Bennington Banner publicity Aubuchon Hardware flag pole hardware Leonard Horton Harry Andrews Scott Andrews Jay Andrews flower donors Marie Longtin Mable Wooddell Norma Raetz George Heathcoat Marty Moores Greenhouse Haynes Kanes Bennington flag Boy Scout Troop No. 353 American flag Evans News replacement of stolen flag Roger Lambert gasoline Priscilla's Beauty Shop radio advertising Dailey's Construction Roger Andrews small trees Vermont Highway Department permission to use site Northside Drive.
The piece reflects on Halloween origins from Roman harvest rites to Druids, compares Coblenz St Martin's Eve with modern trick or treat, and recalls family memories with pumpkins, parades, nutten cookies, and Rhine wine. It closes with a note on UNICEF and a warm holiday wish.
A writer recalls a personal scrapbook of 1932 campaign headlines and speeches. The piece notes how voters formed impressions more from perception than from long speeches, contrasting Hoover’s “sound principles” with Roosevelt’s promises, and suggesting that the past offers limited future guidance.
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