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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates from 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 and issues daily editions on all days except Sundays and holidays.
The editorial argues the Senate moved to reclaim war-making authority from the presidency. It notes the 8 to 16 Senate vote approving a bill limiting presidential war use to self defense or evacuations, with a 30 day cap without Congress, despite White House opposition. It warns of future Vietnams and calls for congressional resolve.
A Bennington Program production of Arsenic and Old Lace drew a standing ovation from a local and statewide audience. The cast and director Tony Krulikowski staged a spontaneous finale to honor parents, underscoring the program's educational impact and cost efficiency. The piece showcased hard work by students unlikely to be natural actors, proving the program's value beyond diplomas.
Local letter defends the General Equivalency Diploma crediting GED prep with solid math science and English grounding. The writer refutes Lawrence Harrington and cites a business leader who prefers GED holders, urging recognition of earning a diploma through effort and returning to education.
Readers critique a proposed four lane turnpike replacing old Route 7 and warn of losing Vermont’s Valley above Shaftsbury. Others push airport and dairy coop debates, noting local impacts and nostalgia for familiar places and structures.
Landscape architect Tam defends development plans for Bennington area. He criticizes The Banner editor for snide remarks about progress and airport lighting. He emphasizes commitment to well planned, asset building developments and environmental preservation for Harrington. Monument Road.
A columnist celebrates libraries during National Library Week, praising libraries as universities of choice, noting humor and wide reading range from Faith Baldwin to S J Perelman. The piece notes interlibrary loan, changing roles, and inviting new readers to explore shelves and meet diverse people.
Commentary notes a cooling of national busing fury as the Nixon administration sues to block Richmond Virginia school district consolidation. It cites limited support for compensatory education, political manipulation, and a wavering public mood ahead of upcoming primaries and potential Michigan rhetoric.
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