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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 254 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 excluding Sundays and holidays.
Senator George McGovern praised Vermont campaign organizers for a surprisingly strong caucus showing and said the 1972 race marks a year of change. He noted broad appeal beyond youth and liberals, with cross party support and efficient grassroots work that could threaten Nixon in November.
The piece argues Nixon’s escalation to Hanoi and Haiphong undermines his peace image and risks derailing his Moscow trip and potential arms talks. It denounces Vietn amization, cites Geneva 1954 expectations, and claims enduring war stems from a failed Korean style solution and prolonged U.S. military involvement without a viable settlement.
A letter from Richard Sleeman discusses his working man roots in Bennington, contrasts with local fat cats, and critiques town finances. He defends public service, notes budget overruns on a $10 000 audit rising to $25 000, and scorns selectmen for misusing funds while pursuing nicknames.
Arlington residents debate Route 7 expansion arguing widening costs would erase historic buildings and long established businesses. Critics cite difficult terrain south of Arlington center and a shelfed land route that would require major alterations and losses, while proponents urge planning and zoning to share growth.
A Societal alarm voices that divorce crime and delinquency rise, while family life deteriorates. Dr Zigler notes more working mothers with schoolchildren and weak compensating daycare. Nuclear families replace extended ones. neighbors fade. televisions replace family time. church attendance falls from 49 percent in 1958 to under 40 percent.
Rep Kenalens J Collins defends Vermont lawmakers against Witten who claimed the Green Mountain Park racetrack should pay police costs. He notes a court suit, legislative defeat of self funding, and concerns over police independence and gambling suspicion. The track brings revenue, but policing decisions rested with the Racing Commission and state policy.
Six friends dine at the Nearings' in a sunlit kitchen filled with herbs and homegrown produce. The group discusses organic gardening, self sufficiency, and different life philosophies, while personal grief and beliefs about life after death surface amid a lengthy, reflective exchange.
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