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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the BenViH Publishing Corporation. It operates from 426 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05204.
Bennington selectmen weigh creating a full time zoning administrator as growth and a new highway reshape the town. Planning Commission urges an aggressive enforcer to review constructions and enforce ordinances, replacing the current part time official paid from fees. Decision due at the Sept 5 meeting, budget pending.
The Nixon nomination acceptance speech is reviewed as an issue oriented facade that avoids substantive policy. The piece notes repeated stock phrases and vague promises such as not becoming a second rate power, with audience applause tied to pauses and nods rather than clear positions. The tone predicts a lengthy, predictable campaign.
Waitsfield pair Robert Crenshaw and Philip Zalinger launch Environmental Research Associates to act as a central clearing house for act 250 permits. The service offers preparation, environmental research, and presentation to district environmental commissions, with attorneys and planners on call. They claim Vermont is entering the big leagues and urge stricter zoning to curb undesirable growth.
A reader defends Saint Margaret Mary's priest Rev Gerald Buckley against Rock Rogers and a hostile letter, praising unity and flag display while criticizing Rogers for alleged bias and personal attacks. The writer recounts past incidents, notes community tension, and defends local church leadership amid ongoing sentiment in The Banner.
Biologists like Joseph Artman discuss restoring wild turkeys to Vermont and New York efforts aided by Pittman Robertson funds. The piece contrasts railroad advantages with motorcar fatalities and opens with a political column criticizing President Nixon for secrecy amid wiretapping allegations.
The piece surveys bugging claims around Nixon aides, the DNC office wiretap, and alleged campaign finance missteps. It notes McGovern pressuring for disclosure, while urging that surveillance issues not dominate the campaign and urging Nixon to address responsibilities.
The Burlington Free Press urges voters to back Luther Fred Hackett in the Republican primary and general election, praising his experience as a businessman and public servant. It highlights his years in the Vermont House from 1965 to 1970, his role as Republican majority Leader in 1967 to 1968, and his reputation as a decisive, honest leader with vision.
Hackett named chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and Joint Fiscal Committee. He is described as the hardest-working legislator in Montpelier and highly qualified for governor. The Pree Press urges voters to back Hackett, citing extensive public service and advisory roles.
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