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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1976
Page
5
In the final presidential debate critics pressed Gerald Ford on his environmental stance and alleged distortions about strip mining jobs. The piece argues Ford's governance cocooned him from poverty and discrimination, contrasts him with Jimmy Carter who champions human rights, and notes Carter's broader vision despite his mistakes.
Discovery in California reveals three genuine specimens of the 1846 Brattleboro postage stamp in a letter to Rev. Clarence C. Silvester from Paul A. Dorn. The stamp cover is valued at least five thousand dollars.
A Banner letter argues voter apathy and party dominance in primaries. It notes Vermont and Rhode Island turnout, cites Ford and Carter results, and questions how to improve engagement. The letter also praises Montpelier representative Michael Silver for his service to Woodford and District 42 voters.
Robert W. Santway suggests a 10 percent electorate threshold in party primaries. If no candidate clears the bar, the second-highest finishers advance to the general election, potentially expanding races for statewide offices like governor. He argues it would push for broader appeal and reduce intra party feuds.
John McClaughry argues for Gerald Ford as the steadier option in the 1976 election. He praises Ford’s handling of inflation and federal spending, warns against a Democratic administration, and contrasts Ford’s humility with Carter’s power hunger, urging Vermonters to back Ford on election day.
A reader praises the Bennington County Choral Society for their entertaining Pops concert Bits and Pieces. The letter thanks the group for a professional program and notes the high school being used for the benefit of local people amid town controversies.
A writer condemns gender based voting in a race between Stella Hacker and Dick Snelling. They argue emotional reasons favor Mrs. Hacker over fact based judgment and urge voters to study differences, noting Snelling is the stronger leader. They reference a Newsweek piece by Francis P. Lynch.
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