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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1976
Page
5
A compact editorial argues United States disunity stems from rising individualism in freedom and equality. It warns against libertarian excess and factional segmentation, urging self discipline and cooperative effort to restore national unity and personal contentment.
Russell Baker mockingly urges Republicans to drop the term The Democrat party as illiterate and coy. He notes its origins in McCarthy era strategy and argues the phrase weakens the party while alienating voters.
A retrospective contrasts the 1960 Kennedy Nixon debates with modern televised contests. It notes viewer impact, how TV shaped perceptions of competence, and the role of image over issue. It recalls Nixon’s makeup, pacing, and the debates’ lasting influence on political campaigning.
A reminiscence notes residents at a newly furnished Depot Street apartment with Mrs Hadwen identified as former Miss Marie Maxon of North Bennington. Eight year old William Wohnus of the Bennington College faculty shows a racing car for an unofficial wheel coaster meet in North Bennington. Ten years ago in 1966 John R. Perry of Barre sought Republican support for state Treasurer with local exposure. Shaftsbury state police barracks add trooper Thomas J. Marcotte to Troop C, increasing force under Sgt. John Poljacik to 10.
Letter from Paul Mooney critiques Thursday Banner for running a Mao Zedong cartoon on the front page, calling it an inappropriate eulogy to the man who led a quarter of the world’s people.
Resident Ronald T. Alderman notes water covering curbs at North Street and cars pushing water on South Street at 3:45 pm Friday. He urges taxpayers to be grateful after paying $75 per hour for the remedy, reflecting concerns over municipal maintenance costs.
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