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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The ITT anti trust case settlement and ensuing hearings spawn accusations of a GOP convention deal. Critics argue the administration bungled its defense, prompting evasions and testimony conflicts. Senator Hart warns public faith in the system is weakened as the odor of a deal lingers into November.
Green Mountain National Forest Supervisor Floyd J. Marita urges Vermont residents to obtain burning permits from state fire wardens before open fires in rural areas. He notes a no burning policy on public lands and suggests composting grass and leaves or leaving brush to aid songbirds. His best advice: don’t burn this spring.
Editor notes announce the addition of about 30 acres of Y woods off Morgan Street and Willow Park land to the town for public benefit. The Bennington Rotary Club is credited as a prime mover in both open space projects, signaling a commitment to conserving natural areas for residents. A Mid dlebury story highlights oldest citizen Mrs Lida Sprague celebrating with a pre birthday interview. She cites Daylight Saving Time as one of her pet peeves after roughly 50 years in Vermont life.
A critique of Highway Commissioner John Gray highlights potential misalignment between Act 378 1967 and the highway department’s shift to Interstate type four lane plans for U.S. 7 from Rutland to the Massachusetts line. The piece urges Gov. Davis to halt progress for a full reevaluation under NEPA and Act 250, noting legislative intent vs. departmental action. Hartland Vermont.
Shaftsbury Historical Society seeks volunteers for next three Saturdays to remove wallpaper and prepare interior. trustees approved painting and papering as part of restoration. The museum hours are weekends 1 to 4 pm in June to September with donations requested.
Washington column praises Henry Kissinger for secretive diplomacy and steadfast loyalty to President Nixon. It notes clashes over executive power and Congress, while defending Kissinger’s intellect, energy, and pivotal role in Peking and Moscow. The piece, by Sam Ogden, calls Kissinger an instrument of the President with remarkable courage and skill.
The Federal Trade Commission challenges Anacin Bayer Bufferin and Excedrin over claims of superior effectiveness. FDA says any one analgesic is similarly effective. FTC seeks to curb deceptive ads and requires 25 percent of ad budgets over two years to rectify past misleading statements.
An essaylike critique traces aspirin use and the Excedrin campaign, noting a culture of boasting about headaches and relief. It contrasts privileged headaches with ordinary ones, highlighting television advertising and mass marketing in midcentury American life.
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