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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is printed daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 125 Main Street Wennington Vermont.
The piece denounces the convention as slick prepackaged theater driven by ratings. It cites Reagan and others, notes a leaked scripted plan, and argues the process has become deception, eroding honesty in the presidential selection.
The Republican convention stands out nationwide as two Vermonters gain exposure. Waring Partridge, aide to Dick Mallory and national delegate, appeared in a New York Times photo as a platform committee member. Sen Madeline Harwood, R Bennington County, delivered Vermont's 12 delegate votes on TV during the roll call.
A letter to The Banner urges residents to fund completion of the Immunity Resources Center with house to house solicitation. It notes past donations, a $50,000 milestone, and plans for a $200,000 debt and a $2.80 yearly levy per $10,000 to finish the building within months. Contributors are asked to help reach the goal and honor old pledges.
The article argues Nixon escalated bombing and naval actions off Vietnam while withdrawing ground forces. It contends his aim to shape Saigon’s government, accept Communist influence nearby, and extend American power, claiming his tenure reshaped U S war politics and constitutional checks.
A 812-foot Norwegian tanker Tamano spilled 100000 gallons of bunker oil after hitting Casco Bay rocks near Portland Maine. The spill coated beaches and rocks, closed fisheries across 60 miles, and exposed gaps in cleanup readiness and funding.
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