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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Democratic primary for governor features three candidates: Lt. Gov. Brian Burns, State Treasurer Stella Hackel, and Sen. Robert O'Brien. Hackel blasts taxes and big government while promising sweeping changes, O'Brien pushes nostalgia and reform, and Burns appeals as a steady party favorite ready to move Vermont forward. On the Republican side Rep. Richard Snelling is favored over former chancellor William G. Craig.
Letters urge every Vermonter who has taken the Freeman's Oath to vote on September 14. The author stresses that the day shapes November choices and warns independents to select the party ballot closest to their November preferences. Party labels are not decisive.
A Welch supporter argues Republicans should nominate Welch to defeat Tom Salmon, contending Salmon’s 1976 election would tie him to future votes and federal spending. The letter also critiques Stafford and praises Buckley in a lieutenant governor clash, urging Vermonters to choose prudence over party. The writer notes Banner policy bars election- eve letters and gives deadlines.
A Vermont columnist argues the state lacks a publicized economic consensus and planning. The piece notes the Steamtrain cancellation over $850,000, $1 million for highway rest areas, and a push toward a balanced plan embracing agriculture manufacturing tourism health and education. It highlights Digital Equipment Corp's new 130000 square foot plant in South Burlington and concerns over unemployment spending and state advertising budget. Authorities urged clearer economic goals and coordinated leadership to reassure investors and voters.
The piece argues Congress should trim military commissaries subsidies along with weapons programs like the Condor missile and B1 bomber. It criticizes lawmakers for cutting arms yet protecting perks, noting commissaries are taxpayer subsidized stores at bases that reduce groceries for service members. It cites pay comparisons to civilian workers and government spending, urging reform to avoid weakening military readiness.
Hedrick Smith’s The Russians contrasts a nostalgic American past with Soviet life. It argues Russia’s Puritan restraint blocks progress, fueling cynicism, shoddy goods, and food shortages, while Americans face rapid change and seek a balance between modernization and civility.
Kevin Alen and the Kevin Alen Dance Theatre thank the press for frequent summer coverage of their classes and workshop performances in Stamford. The team notes the favorable press support helped community outreach and participation.
William Connolly and Emma Davis express public thanks to neighbors friends and families for support since the August 10 flood. The message thanks those who helped with recovery efforts and damage relief in Bondville.
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