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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at F2h Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece criticizes the seniority system in the Senate, noting James Eastland’s election as president pro tempore solely by longevity. It questions Eastland’s suitability given his record on civil rights and politics, while highlighting Senator Hart’s dissent and urging scrutiny of who is third in line for the presidency.
The piece accuses columnist Jack Anderson of publishing unverified drunken driving claims about Senator Eagleton to score a scoop. It argues the episode harms public trust, damages individuals, and undermines responsible investigative reporting.
Letter from Lawrence E. Harrington of Woodford rebutts Dr Robert H Minars University of Massachusetts lecture at Middlebury College calling the Tokyo war crimes trials an obvious fraud He argues against libel and defends American sacrifice and free speech in schools urging face to face challenge to hostile views.
A citizen argues the only honorable peace is withdrawal of U S troops and assets from Vietnam, criticizing continued fighting as infamy. The letter contends China and Russia still aid North Vietnam, urging a retreat to avoid further loss of life and national shame.
In a reminiscence from Searsburg, the piece recalls how spring brings a pull toward outdoor charcoal grilling and picnics despite modern comforts. The author notes family rituals, the lure of smoke and fire, and tiny observations from a casual garden and yard life, including a hawk sighting and seed experiments to grow cucumbers and squash.
The New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution seeks contributions to contest a license for a Vernnt Yankee nuclear plant amid fears of air pollution and health risks. They warn New York City sulfur dioxide impacts and urge local residents to support efforts to prevent additional nuclear power for the region.
A chaotic survey of 1972 Republican awards at the Miami Beach convention centers on the Orwell Prize for Sen. Hugh Scott, with judges Melvin Laird, McKlm and Gen. Lavelle. It hints at Agnew’s Westmoreland prize and hints Rockefeller may receive the Lindsay Badge after Nixon’s nomination, amid plans for a festive, suspenseful show and criticism of Nixon’s bloodbath theory for Vietnam.
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