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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1976
Page
4
Editorial notes dire predictions of low turnout in primary elections nationwide yet argues that caring voters will vote, while those indifferent show apathy toward country and self. It asserts casting a ballot affects personal life and government, often taking time.
The piece urges voters to participate in elections and voice opinions as a cornerstone of democracy. It notes that complaining without voting yields little change and praises those who cast ballots, wishing success to the winning candidates.
Susan R. Meisterman of West Rupert criticizes The Banner for running a gross caricature of Mao Tse tung on the September 9 front page. She argues a photographic portrait would have shown greater respect for the dead and compares to how JFK would be treated, urging more humane treatment in news coverage.
A column contrasts old mudslinging in politics with contemporary commentary, noting Hayes and Wheeler campaigns, collateral jabs at Steal-All-You-Can, and public reaction. It then shifts to springtime bird life observations around Skylark, including species and early return of migrants, followed by a social weekend with visits from Burlington and New Jersey residents.
The Banner highlights a tension between Mt. Anthony Union High School Principal Eugene P. Smith and Supt. George A. Sleeman. The letter argues Smith proclaims independence yet links himself to Sleeman, suggesting blurred lines between principal and superintendent roles and a risk of unnecessary diversion in leadership.
The House Ethics Committee claims reform over Wayne Hays but delays a key lobbying-disclosure bill seen as essential to curb misdeeds. Despite pressure from Common Cause, leadership could force a full vote while committee rivals stall, revealing coalition of old practices and contemporary theater in Congress.
The editor warns selectmen about Friday’s flood on South Street and Putnam Four Corners, urging disclosure of whether the problem results from undersized pipes or blockages as the town funds sewer and storm drain clearing. The public pays for the fixes and deserves answers.
A letter to The Banner laments education spending and political influence while reporting the Mt Anthony Union High School Booster Club voted to cease operations on Sept 13 1976 due to lack of parental support. The piece notes the club’s历史 aid to multiple teams and calls for new leadership to reestablish concessions and athletic funding.
Tom Braden argues for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, noting eight million illegals in the U.S. and a high yearly influx. He warns of rising costs, border challenges, and political backlash among Hispanic Americans, and suggests penalties on employers, more border agents, and cross border cooperation as potential remedies.
A letter writer disputes School Director Lawrence E. Harrington’s claims. The writer says he had never met Dr Barth Vander Els before September 4 1976 and had only spoken by phone on August 30 1976, seven days after the Mt Anthony Union School Board named the new principal.
Donald W. Messier Assistant Principal Essex Junction Educational Center states he has not met Joseph Hall or Catherine Corcoran, knows no Mt. Anthony district contacts, and denies any candidacy. He emphasizes education as his sole aim, opposing the idea of a political game and inviting discussion with all education stakeholders.
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