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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 25 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Vermont voters approved parimutuel betting in 1960 and towns gain license rights. Pownal first backed a track in 1940, fueling state and regional taxes and economic activity while provoking legislative tensions. The track remains a key tax base, and closing it would create long term burdens despite disputes over management.
The piece argues against forcing Green Mountain Race Track to cover Vermont Racing Commission expenses totaling over 200000. It blames Rep. R Marshall Witten for budget tricks and urges independent regulation, noting the track’s ongoing operation and public support for oversight.
London observers note cautious optimism about U S Soviet talks and Western moves in Helsinki and Peking while tracking Soviet naval power. They question motives for a nine month North Sea task force off Scotland and stress the need for concrete results and enduring NATO security guarantees. Prime Minister Heath faces competing preoccupations as NATO Asia policy and European peace efforts unfold.
The British view the balance of power with Moscow as essential to a new world order and see NATO cohesion as vital. They trust the US to manage expenditures while Europe increases defense and decision making within the alliance. They emphasize oil security and naval power to protect Middle East flows and deter Soviet blockades.
A nostalgic reminiscence traces radio’s youth from crystal sets and earphones to vacuum tubes, windup experiments, and neighborhood gatherings. It recalls galena crystals, improvised amplifiers, and attic antennas, plus early personalities and shows, ending with a quip about modern teenagers chasing transistor radios.
Citizen Nadér builds a broad base for Public Citizen Inc as volunteers and donors push contributions toward a hoped for one million dollars. The piece notes 42 000 donors totaling 642 000 and cites Nader’s influence on Washington politics amid media scrutiny and citizen activism.
ROBERT SOURDIFFE of North Beanington argues against Richard Perratt's claim that the Bennington Child Day Care Center deserves $4,000 in taxpayer funds. He notes the center employs 11, serves up to 63 children for 39 working mothers, and supports families and the local economy by reducing welfare reliance while providing safe care and meals.
Jamaica resident William G. Staats Jr criticizes Vermont Secretary Roland Loveless for opposing new industry in small communities. He cites high unemployment, 1971 job losses in manufacturing, and the need for local employment to retain unspoiled towns. Staats urges expansion of existing firms and alternative industries like electronic assembly and printing.
Charles Dewey of Monument Road objects to expanding airport operations and beacon installation on nearby hills. He notes the airport is used by few and prefers abandonment, but rejects nighttime flights and radar beacons disturbing the night landscape.
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