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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 and serves as a local community newspaper.
The Vermont Senate race presents a difficult choice between incumbent Robert T. Stafford and Democratic Gov. Thomas P. Salmon. The piece notes Stafford's long career and contested record while praising Salmon as a potential challenger who could shake up Washington and push for cheaper energy and more jobs.
A museum exhibit titled The Campaign Trail presents historic slogans and nicknames from U S campaigns. It notes figures like Washington Madison Lincoln and Roosevelt and terms such as Tippecanoe and Tyler Too and Old Hickory. The piece urges voters to participate next Tuesday.
The Banner endorses Republican incumbent Jim Jeffords over Democrat John A. Burgess in Vermont's single U.S. House race. Jeffords, one-term. Burgess criticizes Jeffords’ record while pledging lower electric rates. Burgess cites boards and courses but leaves Jeffords's independence and work ethic noted.
John E Malone, Bennington Tax Collector, denounces selectmen at an Oct 12, 1976 meeting. He cites delays in tax sales, delayed delinquent accounts, and alleges improper behavior by Chairman Timothy Corcoran and Gerry Morrissey. He claims $3,084.06 collected and warns of town revenue losses without action.
A reader praises MAUHS District for supporting the Bennington Program at the Redemption Center where students raise $13,000. The writer argues against diverting funds to the general fund and urges the MAUHS Board to encourage and praise the students and their leaders for self supporting efforts. Address: 123 Harrison Ave.
A letter to The Banner describes plans by the National PTA to counter rising violence and vulgar depictions on television. A national campaign may include product boycotts and a TV program rating system, aiming to mobilize PTA members nationwide to influence media content. Also included is Rep Orrin Beattie’s clarification of his support for Sen. Stafford’s reelection in Vermont.
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