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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 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 argues the 1970s presidential campaign ignores Vietnam, urging reflection on war crimes by U S soldiers. Yale Law professors Burke Marshall and Joseph Goldstein propose a thorough overhaul of how the United States handles combat war crimes and coverups.
Burke and Goldstein critique the Peers probe as whitewash and argue for taking war crime prosecutions from the military to the Justice Department. They suggest U S District Court for DC jurisdiction and consider international bodies for future cases, noting strong opposition from armed services amid Vietnam’s enduring shame. The Supreme Court dispatch underscores the national disgrace, urging action beyond election rhetoric.
The Bennington editor urges patrols and detective work to catch grass fire culprits at Welling Field and nearby spots, stressing protection of heritage sites like the Catamount Tavern and Walloomsac Inn. The piece also notes Howard Hughes mortality and urges care in medical funding, plus a two part Banner Q&A on Mt Anthony Union High School budget for April 20 voters.
A reader recalls attending the old Sacred Heart School as shown in The Banner. The letter evokes the smells of coal gas and varnish, outdoor outhouses, stifling heat, long woolen underwear, and strict discipline. It recalls contrasts between faded classroom routine and wild recess in a barren yard after World War I.
The piece questions who expects Jackson to win the New York primary and why expectation shapes outcomes. It discusses the role of secret expector generals behind campaigns, referencing Iowa caucuses where whispers predicted Udall’s win, and ponders who seeds bandwagon psychology to influence voters.
A New York Times News Service analysis argues that media driven expector generals skew primary outcomes. It cites Carter Udall and Reagan, noting how predictions alter perceptions of victory and influence voter engagement. The piece critiques the art of “winning by not losing” and describes how convention outcomes hinge on elusive expectations.
Charles G. Bennett recounts the Bennington Free Press 1871 narrative of the Catamount Tavern fire on March 29, 1871, and its link to Revolutionary War events. The piece stresses the Council of Safety’s powers, including acts of mercy and coercion, portraying a despotic but effective ruling body.
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