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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial urges careful reading of ballots amid confusing state Senate and presidential ballots with the end of straight party voting. It notes Vermont’s three electors and possible mixed votes, warns of counting complexity, and backs incumbent Attorney General M. Jerome Diamond over challenger John Meaker.
A TV poll of 100 people found Richard Nixon surpass Adolf Hitler as the most hated figure, with Stalin third. Nixon was the lone American named, noted for his governance being the least American among presidents.
A candidate urges fiscal responsibility at Mt Anthony High School, vows to temper spending and avoid new programs, and commits to open business practices and representing the little guy. The letter stresses quality education, addressing deficiencies, giving credit and criticism, and availability to constituents.
In a call to civic duty Bennington defends the family unit and parental control in education while vowing to resist programs that shift influence to educators. He urges voting nextTuesday and contrasts his stance with opponents Fred Ehrich and Joe Higgins.
A supporter urges MAUHS District voters to back Alan Morrison in the November 2 1976 election. The letter highlights Morrison as a successful local businessman with the integrity to restore faith in the board and promote quality education for the community.
A reader endorses Richard Snelling for governor and analyzes the U S Senate contest between Robert T Stafford and Thomas P Salmon. The letter argues for Snelling's financial conservatism, cites Vermont education and environmental achievements, and urges Bennington and Rutland readers to vote on Nov 2 for capable candidates including Manfred W Ehrich Jr for MAU. It notes Carter and Right to Lifers in national headlines and compares Missouri Senate dynamics.
In Missouri the Right-to-Lifers press Carter as bishops resist change and keep a conservative line on abortion. Carter faces a tough public stance while the campaign notes a laity countermovement and church visits ahead of Election Day. A Denton Texas humor item and a Vermont clipping end the page.
The article decries pre election promises as unreliable and urges national unity to resolve energy shortages. It argues that oil dependence and limits on coal, oil shale, and nuclear power complicate energy strategy, urging reliance on sun, wind, tides, and waste as renewable sources. It ends urging collective effort and prayer for the elected leader.
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