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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1972

Page

2

Bennington Banner Publication Details

The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 42 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.

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Public safety versus private profit in food safety

Editorial argues FDA crackdowns on DES hormone in cattle and cyclamate bans reflect public health over profits. Notes beef price impacts, potential compensation debates, and the need for a danger list to warn industry. Cites past FDA actions and calls for early, official warnings to protect consumers.

Federal Food and Drug Administration Department of Agriculture FDA U.S Food and Beverage

Return of a Bennington native to the editor

A Bennington native recalls childhood on School Street 211 and 1899 birth, visiting sister Mrs. Hemenway, and family memories of St Peter's Church, the river, old School Street landmarks, and local life from bridge rush to poplar pastimes, ending with reflections on modern changes and a political note.

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Democrats seek fair representation amid convention tensions

The second chance Democratic convention shows mood to unite quickly for McGovern while debating fair share representation for blacks women and youth. Delegates clash on seating and strategy but aim to rally against Nixon with young and Republican voters poised to join forces.

Kelly Credentials Committee Daisy Mint Maols Miami Beach McXiovern Richard Nixon

Marriage Quarrel Ends With Rainy Exit

A humorous exchange shows a newly married couple in a playful argument. The husband declares their last quarrel and exits, claiming he is going to a place “where wild.” He returns, noting the rain, as the scene closes with lighthearted irony.

John

Vermont Faces Ban on Lake Recreation Over Hepatitis Risk

The Vermont Health Department postponed a planned ban on swimming and boating at several lakes and streams serving as public water sources until Oct 1 after a heated Morrisville hearing. Officials warn purified treatment lags, urging boiled water for swimmers who drink from these supplies, amid local resistance and calls for better filtration.

Vermont State Health Department Health Department Morrisville Howe Pond Readsboro

Opinion: Where we went wrong in Vietnam

An ironic piece recalls a spoof scenario where a National Guard Green Beret unit attempts a village takeover in Alsbaster Alabama. Sheriff Walker detects the ploy, rounds up a posse, and defeats the squad, prompting a critique of Green Berets versus local authority and a jab at policy.

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Sunrise to Sunset Take away his car keys

A reader laments worsening public transportation, recalling a once world class railroad system now diminished. He argues buses and planes fail to meet commuter needs, calls for reviving rail service with public funds, restoring passenger trains, and subsidizing rail work to ease urban dependence.

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