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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
A critical editorial argues Agnew’s protestations about media treatment of the administration and Ping-Pong diplomacy with Red China reveal a push for a blackout on coverage. It contends his stance risks stifling vital diplomatic breakthroughs and questions the motive behind indiscriminate criticism.
A New York Times feature notes New York state leads in maple product output but 75 percent of its crop returns to Vermont for processing and for imitation syrup sold nationwide as Vermont origin. The piece argues Vermont should leverage the Made in Vermont image to expand small, environmentally sound, job-creating enterprises beyond large industrial ventures.
Byron A. Harrington letters to The Banner criticize Dr. John E. Long and fluoridation tactics arguing against forced water treatment. He cites town meetings, dentist comments, and a planned April 22 vote at the Depot Street village garage, plus a film event on April 21 at the Senior Citizens Center.
The Dover editor notes a dispute over who elected Mt. Snow General Manager John Christie as planning commission chair. The planning commission says Christie was elected while he was already a member, and the appointment may have been announced at a closed session by local officials. The Vermont Legislature returns to Montpelier amid education aid talks.
A Letter to The Banner argues against adding fluoride to Bennington’s water supply. The writer questions effectiveness and safety, cites health risks, and favors targeted dental treatments and personal choice over municipal fluoridation.
To the Editor of The Banner the fluoridation of public drinking water raises strong reactions. The writer cites Consumers Union research indicating no convincing proof that fluoride causes headaches or cancer while noting reports of adverse effects should not be ignored. The piece argues for continued scientific vigilance and informed voting on this public health matter.
A letter from Miss W. Minfava Holmes argues fluoride in water worsens diabetes, urging Bennington residents to vote against fluoridation. She cites concerns about pure water access and urges collective opposition on Thursday.
The narrator recalls returning home from North Adams Hospital to a snowed under mountain landscape. Birds return as plants push buds despite lingering winter, and the author laments needing to adjust to inactivity while adjusting to a caregiver role for Charlie. Memories of past DIY on the cabin rise, reversing roles as helper and observer. Visitors from West Rupert and East Sandwich brighten days. readers’ mail brings thanks and cheer.
Washington columnist argues the Rogers plan, proposing Israel return to prewar borders with regional guarantees, is endangered by arms buildup signals. He notes Soviet arms shipments to the Arab area and warns that misread signals could spark greater Soviet presence and risk war, urging face-to-face negotiations.
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