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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Wanner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 0520.
Bennington officials push a town funded plan while routing oversight to the recycling committee. Williamstown's results show large weekly outputs and landfill savings, highlighting the need for clear management, stable volunteer labor, and public habit changes to boost recycling economics and ecology.
The Wall Street Journal warns the United States faces its worst energy crisis. Rising oil and gasoline demand collide with higher costs, regulations, and environmental opposition, cutting heating fuel and gasoline supplies for next summer. Oil firms warn demand could outpace production, while policy hurdles and Middle East tensions complicate imports and prices. Mobil Oil signals a shift away from the Highway Trust Fund as roads expand and gas use grows.
The piece notes shifting Jewish political loyalties as Israel becomes a deciding campaign issue. It highlights increased Republican appeal in New York and California, Rockefeller’s aggressive outreach, and McGovern’s struggle to reassure pro Israel voters amid Nixon era dynamics. It cites debates over emigration hopes and party realignments among Jewish constituents.
Lawrence E Harrington of Woodford argues that state deer yard surveys lack credibility with voters and urges clearer communication. He recalls hunting from Statton to Bennington, notes road access increased deer disturbance, and humorously critiques deer math involving seasons, licenses, and governance. He proposes topographical maps and community inspections to educate the public.
A reflective piece laments forgotten history and the rise of monopolies and government waste. It argues that leaders from Hale to Lincoln and Kennedy would urge action, condemns high taxes and greed, and accuses public officials of neglecting the public interest in favor of special interests.
A local letter retracts earlier criticisms of Dana’s qualifications as Bennington recreation director and urges continued support for Lou. It cites lack of town help, unfit facilities, and calls for volunteers to bolster the department while defending Lou’s efforts and encouraging civic involvement.
The article discusses Nixon keeping a tight diplomatic line with Brezhnev to avoid public triumphs and maintain progress, while U.S. policy aims to avoid a major U.S.–Soviet confrontation. It notes Kissinger's cautious diplomacy, limited gains in Paris peace talks, and Nixon's campaign impact amid Watergate and McGovern attacks.
Readers discuss editorial decisions and racial stereotyping in a May 6 column. Samuel A. Ogden defends editors while criticizing handling and communication. Bennington, RE Campbell adds views on welfare and labor, noting concerns about welfare checks and alcohol.
A reader discusses the Golden Allium and the elusive moly behind Homer's myth. Joyful notes on bulbs, catalog temptations, and Joyce Ellmann lore mix with practical planting tips and bulb-care plans.
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