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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located on Main Street in Bennington Vermont.
A group of volunteers proposes a sensible community recycling program in Bennington but faced dismissal from Kennington Selectmen. Opponents warn such rejection could curb civic involvement and waste valuable resources, delaying a possible first step in addressing environmental concerns.
The article portrays a confident Republican convention atmosphere in Miami Beach with Gallup polls showing President Nixon well ahead of McGovern. It notes economic improvement, Kissinger diplomacy, and a focus on Vietnam as the key campaign issue, while Democrats are blamed for political maneuvering around the war.
A letter explains Vermont and federal herbicide regulations governing Central Vermont Public Service’s brush control on transmission rights of way. It details pesticide licensure, permits from the Department of Agriculture, contractor qualification, application review, and inspection flights, plus wind limits and safety buffers around water and gardens.
Editorial notes an error on hitchhiking rules Vermont law shifts to ban standing on highways for soliciting rides or other acts starting March 1 under Act 258. State Police stress universal prohibition, while editors warn of jail buildup if enforced. Army cancels wolf fur parka contract saving tax money and wolves, replacing with synthetic fur reducing costs.
A reader challenges an editorial claiming big corporations enjoy tax breaks. He cites Continental Oil figures showing higher taxes than cited, notes state and foreign taxes, and questions the Joint Economic Committee study’s data accuracy. He and another letter writer criticize deficit spending and tax policy.
The statement urges passage of a law to stop supermarkets across Vermont from selling beer wine and liquor to reduce consumption. It also asks to limit cigarette availability to deter smoking. attributed to Federico Bennington.
Washington scene shows Senator George McGovern uneasy about accepting Henry Kissinger briefings. McGovern fears campaign stigma and potential paternity of secret talks, while Kissinger views McGovern as obstacle to a settlements path. Both fear public backlash and mutual political peril as date changes and CIA involvement loom.
A Sunday trip via Kelly Stand Road to Stratton, Vermont, combines delivering a Daniel Webster picture to the Old Stratton Church Association with a friendly visit. About 50 people attended a service and discussion, followed by refreshments at the Community Hall.
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