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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation based at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Vermont editorial weighs Watergate era probes into Ford allies, urging transparency from special prosecutor Ruff. It notes subpoenas tied to Grand Rapids campaigns and a Michigan inquiry, warns of leaks harming Ford's campaign, and calls for clear public statements from Ruff while contrasting past White House scandals with current disclosures.
An open letter to SVSU and Mt Anthony boards critiques a Sept 13 1976 meeting minutes and the credibility of Superintendent George Sleeman. The author alleges bias and mishandled job applications, citing lost materials, undisclosed finalists, and missing responses. The piece urges truth and even a polygraph to settle integrity concerns.
Kenneth E Norton of Randolph urges voters to elect him governor and proposes drastic state reforms to cut taxes. He promises to trim waste by demoting workers, overhaul agencies including the judiciary motor vehicle department liquor board highway department and public service board and to scrutinize the attorney general’s office. He also calls for polygraph tests for involved parties and attaches letters verifying his candidacy. Don M Messier Assistant Principal Essex Junction Educational Center adds supportive remarks.
Gerald Raftery of Arlington warns The Banner editor that Malvine Cole’s plan to televise executions of murderers could face opposition. He suggests offsets like police photos of victims and interviews with bereaved survivors to gain acceptance.
A small group learns ferns at Mrs Thomas P Brockway's home with pressed samples and magnifiers to study leaf shapes, cuttings, and fertile fronds. Outdoor exploration of Vermont ferns reinforces observation, linking technique to plant beauty and expert passion.
A lengthy analysis notes how Playboy interviews and explicit remarks put Jimmy Carter at risk with evangelical Protestants and voters wary of frank sexual language. It contrasts Carter’s stance with Kennedy era sensitivities, cites Mondale’s struggle to frame the gaffe, and warns the issue may overshadow policy debates.
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