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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 495 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201. The notice lists the publisher and address, indicating a local daily newspaper operation serving Bennington and surrounding areas.
The editorial marks Earth Day's third anniversary as proof that environmentalism has moved from idealist debate to durable policy. It credits Nixon with advancing fourfold funding, key laws, and capable leaders at CEQ and EPA, while warning that progress may stumble as big business pushback grows.
Bilitot notes in First Monday the Nixon era praise and two words never used water and pate amid Vermont constitution amendments. Orrin Beattie leads House efforts to move referendums this year. Commentary laments Bennnington housing delay, contrasting promised housing for residents with jail expansion.
The piece cites Thoreau and Buckminster Fuller arguing that desires shape poverty and energy waste. It contrasts high efficiency engines with idle cars, noting misperceptions of an energy crisis and suggesting wiser consumption and indoor warmth as lessons for households amid shortages.
The piece condemns revived efforts to extend the West Front of the Capitol as wasteful and destructive. It argues the cost of 60 million dollars for space is excessive, harms national patrimony, and says expert opinion opposes the plan. It calls the project vandalism and demands it be buried.
A parent defends Arlington Day Care Center practices citing Ms Taper and Mrs Sterling. The writer claims the center maintains cleanliness and good manners and recalls a five year old child’s prior disruptive behavior improved after Mrs Sterling’s involvement. The letter argues the Vic torian approach yields better behavior and notes rooms were reportedly disorganized before her arrival.
The Bennington County Mutual Aid Association announces its second annual fire school on Saturday April 21 from 6 30 am to 4 pm at the Pownal Fire Department headquarters. Courses include LP gas hazardous materials protective breathing equipment tankers evolution and fire ground tactics with a foam demonstration from Rockwood Company at noon. President Ted Hopkins urges full turnout to boost turnout statewide.
Ten Bennington County residents attend Mary Muller's free organic gardening course at the Bennington Free Library, sharing motives from saving money to enjoying fresh produce. Sessions cover soil preparation, composting, mulching, pest control with organic sprays, trap plants, and planning for indoor starting, transplanting, and eventual canning and storage.
In public meetings statements can haunt us. The author argues no dog breed is inherently more temperamental than others, citing German shepherds and dobermans for publicity and noting small breeds can bite. Training matters to curb temperament, with personal anecdotes about miniature schnauzers and springer spaniels.
A reader commends new Harte Theater owners for wholesome children's matinees at the venue. They enjoyed Snow White and the Three Stooges and urge community support for theater owners providing responsible entertainment. Letters to the column are welcome with signatures and addresses.
A personal reflection on lie detectors in public life. The author explains that lie detectors reveal only whether answers match the tester's expectations, not truth itself. He recalls a voluntary test with controls, noting fear or guilt influences readings and that mastery of lying or prep can defeat the device.
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