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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont. This notice lists publication details for subscribers and notices of edition scheduling.
After weeks bogged down and facing dive bombers, the McGovern campaign repaired and moved forward. He settled on a solid running mate, with Sargent Shriver noted as a strong potential option and Kennedy-like appeal, despite the public scrutiny of the process.
The piece argues campaign missteps arose from poor staff work and the vice presidential pick, noting enduring risks if ticket balancing remains the norm. It compares to the Goldwater episode and highlights Gallup findings that most Americans trust Democrats on war costs and unemployment, urging focus on issues.
Joe Namath secured a contract between 175000 and 250000 dollars a year with the New York Jets, surpassing prior football salaries and signaling the modern athlete's money power. The piece compares old owner dominance to today's negotiation scene with lawyers and publicists shaping deals.
The piece criticizes the lettuce boycott and farm labor campaigns, arguing current actions fuel factionalism. It notes veteran protesters, shifting loyalties, and calls the campaign a political maneuver to probe Mexican American loyalties.
Tom Braden reports McGovern plans an aggressive youth mobilization, aiming to win over noncollege and college youths in key states, while testing Southern ground in Arkansas Georgia Louisiana and possibly North Carolina. The strategy, debated in the Black Hills, hinges on youth margins and a regional push to challenge Republican strength.
Letter to the editor argues amending Vermont income tax to tax second-homers who use state services. Proposes shifting property taxes and expanding taxes on income and sales, claiming fairer burden and potential land sale relief. Highlights contrast with out-of-staters and impact on farmers, markets, and services.
Jim Lliton, editor of Popular Mechanics, says DIY is a matter of necessity rather than hobby or ability, underscoring practical need over leisure.
A Vermont mountain home reshapes weekend norms as visitors extend stays into six days. The narrator recalls summer trips from New York to New Jersey and New England, detailing meals, lake swims, and a car breakdown rescue by teenagers guiding readers through an extended, eventful six day getaway.
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