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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 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 05201 with local news, notices, and advertisements for the community.
The piece argues Eagleton’s withdrawal was necessary and pragmatic for McGovern to stay viable. It notes the lingering stigma around mental illness and the difficulty of campaigning with the “albatross” of his medical history. The author dismisses blame on McGovern and calls for a strong replacement and fortunate turns for the Democrats.
The note highlights Brattleboro diners leaving a Howard Johnson restaurant after a Sunday fire, then discusses the Vermont Republican gubernatorial contest focusing on Hackett Jeffords and the lieutenant governor race with John Grenier John McClaughry and John S Burgess. It urges voters to meet candidates and learn their positions, citing ineffective hustling for recognition and offering cautions about judgment.
Arthur M. Campbell Sr of Bennington responds to letters about welfare, employment, and youth work ethics. He defends his stance while recounting personal work history and criticizing welfare use by unwed mothers, noting age and gender dynamics and urging accountability among recipients.
Vermont campground owners face low occupancy and income losses as state and federal parks offer cheaper rates. Extension Service economist Malcolm Begnins notes rising use of modern amenities and portable TVs, while campers cite Vermont scenery and ease as key draws.
A reader letter from North Bensington defends work efforts amid unemployment. The writer contrasts teens taking factory and service jobs with those who avoid work, questions Robyn Dane and Mr. Campbell, and notes responsible adults supporting families while condemning street litter and reckless driving.
A historical view notes how Kennedy Chappaquiddick and Eagleton turmoil reshaped the 1972 race. Mondale Bayh Nelson and Muskie shifts illustrate how timing and illness alter ticket options, with Nixon and McGovern as central players amid unpredictable political fate.
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