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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges viewing the first of three nationally televised debates between President Ford and Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. It argues the event offers a rare glimpse of the candidates and should inform voters about who should lead the country, beyond concerns about cameras or spontaneity.
The text contrasts a televised debate between Ford and Carter with insights on Bennington College. It notes the candidates’ rehearsed performances yet stresses their human frailties. It then details Bennington’s four years of turmoil, leadership changes, and the appointment of Joseph S. Murphy as president, amid financial and campus challenges.
The pending tax reform bill is likely to become law but critics call it confusing and uneven. Provisions include extended credits to 1977, child care, retirement credits, raised exemptions for farmers, and limits on shelters for the wealthy. Senior Power event details and transportation are also noted for local readers.
Bay of Contents readers are informed that Bennington Opportunity Council has been submitting regular quarterly financial and services reports to the town manager, contrary to a Banner note that no reports had been received. The writer presumes these documents are on file in the town manager’s office for review by selectmen.
A reader responds to an editorial quotation asking when the town will receive the representation and professionalism it deserves in the school system. The writer asserts broad support for current leadership and suggests it explains the leadership’s entrenchment.
The Oldcastle Theatre Company thanks audiences and contributors for Who Killed Richard Cory? The troupe announces upcoming performances at Lyndon State College Brattleboro Center for the Performing Arts and in Albany and Gloversville New York They will present Ethan an original play about Ethan Allen by David Riley as their 20th production.
A poem by Rock R. Rogers from Arlington laments autumn's onset and praises nature, peace, and a gifted heritage while urging protection from greed. The piece contrasts quiet beauty with the harshness of public disputes and laments lack of civic courage at 209 Washington Ave.
A Vermont letter criticizes the health department for adding a fourth handwashing sink in small neighborhood restaurants. The author argues the rule is unnecessary and overbearing, noting no outbreaks and suggesting inspectors push for more regulations when risks are low.
A Windsor County letter argues against a proposed No 4 hand washing sink in small restaurants. The writer says the sink is costly, space consuming, and impractical, predicting restaurant closures and higher prices. He warns the regulation adds bureaucratic burden with little public return and suggests legislative action. Herbert G Ogden, Hartland, Windsor.
The piece urges testing soil pH before fertilizing and explains ideal pH levels for bluegrasses and bents. It advises soil testing via University of Vermont labs or DIY kits, and explains liming with ground limestone, including rates by soil texture. It cautions against quicklime and slaked lime, mentions magnesium needs, and suggests nitrogen timing for cool season grasses per recent horticultural advice.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger weighs domestic political costs and foreign aims before his African journey. He sees potential gains for independence talks with Namibia and a show of aggressive policy, while fearing total failure and backlash from black leaders and Rhodesian concessions. A Senate briefing turnout signals careful support mixed with doubts, as Allen’s fight over aid funds almost derails the trip.
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