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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont G5201.
The Vermont Democratic stance remains split as Muskie loyalists, McGovern and Humphrey supporters, and potential Wallace foes weigh delegate loyalties ahead of the May 20 state convention. The piece urges backing a unity candidate to defeat Wallace and urges education department stability with a revolving-door joke.
Opinion argues discipline can be external or internal, urging self discipline through an individualized curriculum that meets each student’s needs. It stresses engaging interests, opening curricula to all, and the principal’s pivotal role in balancing diverse approaches for real life readiness.
A speaker argues discipline means decision making and urges an open, flexible principal to shape Mt Anthony's approach. He criticizes overcrowded classrooms and calls for turning the school into a community learning hub with students spending part of their time in real world work and community resources.
A reader letter from Margaret Boulet describes a Birthright meeting in Bennington on April 21. The nondenominational group offers alternatives to abortion and urges support for women facing unwanted pregnancies. The author recounts dramatic abortion imagery shown at the meeting and argues that abortion is murder while advocating Birthright as a humane solution and calling for broader awareness.
A Shaftsbury resident endorses four candidates Smith King Hujek Burnham for Mt Anthony School Board seats. He cites Mrs Smith on avoiding making students feel unwanted and notes budget tactics like split sessions. He references an April Saturday Review education issue and Scandinavian studies suggesting larger buildings aren’t essential for good results.
In Vermont and New York the Battenkill river regained flow after the Red Mill dam was removed. Surveys show improved access and fishing, with big trout moving upstream. Critics warn against rebuilding dams, citing ecological harm and economic value from sport fishing and tourism.
Tom Braden speculates on Kissinger telling Russians a new offer to Hanoi: halt offensive actions, withdraw divisions, and return prisoners in exchange for a total withdrawal by the U S from Vietnam. Braden predicts a waiting period to see Nixon’s response and discusses Pentagon and generals views on South Vietnam and the risk of total war if talks fail.
A reader letter urges making Green-Up Day a yearlong effort with everyone taking responsibility for environmental cleanliness and community pride. The piece stresses personal example, reducing litter, and collective devotion to ecology and civic duty.
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