I’m voting for Carter in 1976 despite flaws
In a memoir style retrospective, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter loom as the only viable choices. The author rejects protest votes and indecision, declaring support for Carter while acknowledging Ford’s faults and Betty’s appeal, with Mr. Comer of New York cited as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Morris Udall
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Carter
Betty
Mr. Comer
New York
Veteran letter urges support for senator candidate in Vermont
John H. West, former All American commander, writes to The Banner to urge Vermont veterans to support Tom Salmon for U.S. Senate. He notes Stafford as the only Northeastern veteran on the Senate Veterans' Committee and cites Salmon’s past backing of Winston Prouty to establish a national cemetery in Vermont. West frames Salmon as a friend of veterans and urges publication of the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. West
Vermont
Washington
Robert Stafford
Senate Veterans’ Committee
Tom Salmon
Winston Prouty
Thomas Salmon Advocates Veteran Support and Strong Defense
The text highlights Thomas Salmon as a veteran advocate who backs a separate Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, opposes drastic Selective Service cuts, backs ROTC at the University of Vermont, and supports veteran education and full payment of Vietnam Veterans Bonus Bill claims. It frames him as a qualified representative for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
University of Vermont
Bennington Program praised by local parent in letter to school board
A South Stream Road letter to the Mt. Anthony Union School Board defends the Bennington Program and Redemption Center. The writer praises Ralph Wright Tony Krulikowski and Bob Northrup for helping Ricky, a student, avoid dropout and learn useful skills. They urge board members to visit the program and verify funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union
Ralph Wright
Bennington
Ricky
Tony Krulikowski
Bob Northrup
Mt. Anthony
Senator Stafford Supported by Vermont Veterans
To the Editor of The Banner a Vermont veteran asserts Senator Robert Stafford deserves veteran support. The World War II and Korean War veteran serves on the U S Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, making him well qualified to aid veterans and service members. As a former Vermont senator, the writer notes many calls for help and quick, satisfactory results after referring cases to Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Robert Stafford
Vermont
Sen. Stafford
U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Vermont Senate
Praise for Colvin Defeats auto inspection bill in Montpelier
Letter from LEW LEVIN of Shaftsbury praising Rep Edwin Colvin for helping defeat the proposed auto inspection bill, which would have charged Vermonters 7 to 17 dollars twice a year, and for his work on state aid to education benefiting smaller towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
House of Representatives
Edwin Colvin
Rep. Colvin
Buckley and Alden race sparks Vermont political debate
Windsor County Republicans urge T. Garry Buckley as the better lieutenant governor choice while criticizing John Alden as a career politician with liberal Democrat leanings. The letter cites Alden’s party switch and argues Buckley would support Gov. Dick Snelling’s agenda, urging Vermonters to back the Buckley ticket for competent leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Banner
Windsor County
T. Garry Buckley
John Alden
Goldwater
Sen. Alden
Vermont
Dick Snelling
Snelling
Conference prompts schools aims and program traits
Looking Back quotes two keynote questions about junior high education aims and effective programs. Village Highway Department asks residents not to burn leaves in gutters as it harms pavement. Bennington College faculty Frank Baker and Henry Brant perform Charles Ives songs at Buxton School. Vermont Development Dept. Commissioner Elbert G. Moulton in Bennington to discuss Expo 67 tourism plans for visiting Montreal and the state next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington College
Vermont
George Shaughnessy
New England School Development Council
Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Frank Baker
Henry Brant
Charles Ives
Buxton School
Williamstown
Mass
Elbert G. Moulton
Vermont Development Dept
Bennington
Montreal
New hope for prevention of cancer of the intestines
A Bennington County Medical Society monthly health column explains that cancers of the colon are often treated by surgery, sometimes requiring a colostomy. It notes that a high residue diet with bran, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables may reduce risk, while regular laxatives can worsen bowel function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County Medical Society
The
Banner
Man
United States
Africa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Nixon
James Comer
Washington Post
Nixon
Humphrey
Bobby
Agnew
Mitchell
Ehrlichman
Haldeman
Butz
Ellsberg
White House
McGovern
South
Ford
Rose Garden
Lincoln
Gene McCarthy
Don Quixote
Manchester
White River Junction
Community Colleges
Veterans’ Education
Thomas Salmon
the Banner
South Stream Road
Siamond
WWE
Shultz Jewelers Chie
American Gem Society
Main Street
Stafford and Veterans
Colvin
Lew Levin
Shaftsbury
Cals
Gore Road
Angora
Bennington County
Gary P. Richardson
Rep
RFC
Perkinsville
Hugh W. Butterfly
Rutland
New England
Butterfly
Civilian Conservation Corps
Lawrence C. Jones
Rawson S. Myrick
Jones
CCC
Perdue
Swift’s
Walker
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
POLIT
ICAL
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Gerry Baker
Dudley Baker
Old Academy Library Board
Bennington Free Library Board
Red Cross
Grey Lady
Putnam Hospital
Sacred Heart Church
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!