Editorial on First Amendment ads and convertibles decline
The piece discusses a U S appeals court ruling requiring networks to sell ad time to political and controversial groups, noting the clash between free expression and public responsibility. It also surveys the fading convertibles era, attributing the decline to practicality, costs, and changing tastes as consumers shift to snowmobiles and ATVs.
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Bennington Banner Daily Publisher Address listed
The Bennington Banner is printed daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
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Nixon’s China policy stirs Middle East fallout in 1971 balance
A sharp observer argues Nixon’s detente with China affects the Israeli Arab standoff. The piece analyzes how U.S. moves shape Moscow’s posture, with Soviet support to Egypt and Sadat influencing the gamble for 1972. It notes Nixon’s unpredictability, the Phantom versus MIG-21 balance, and the bid to keep Suez issues manageable without harming Israel.
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What Little League is all about
To the Editor o The Banner we the Bennington Little League All Stars thank everyone who helped and supported us through the season. Volunteers sponsors parents and friends made it possible. The boys played with heart faced defeat with dignity and formed a loyal unit of friends. That moment tossing and catching in the parking lot summed up what Little League is about. BILL BRUSO, Manager DICK WORDEN, Coach Bennington.
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Property tax fairness debated by reader letter
The writer argues the current property tax is inequitable and illogical. He proposes abolishing it for a dwelling unit and business activity based system, where taxes reflect use of roads police and fire services and vary with family car count and commercial activity. Charles E. Dewey II signed.
Animals Nobody Loves review by Ronald Rood
A review lauds Ronald Rood's Animals Nobody Loves for its engaging study of twelve unpopular species. It highlights Wolves of Isle Royale, Coyotes, and other creatures with balanced ecology insights, plus witty anecdotes and rich detail.
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Memory trip reveals China’s wartime talk and future hopes
A reporter recalls a day in China touring a PLA unit 587th Regiment 196th Division, viewing a propaganda room, weapon displays, and a large artillery demonstration. A deputy commander frames the world as anti US imperialist, urging US withdrawal from Taiwan and Vietnam, prompting reflections on memory and forgetting.
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