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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1971
Page
7
A columnist questions contemporary community standards for obscenity. He critiques liberal defense of trash, notes easy access to sensational media, and urges readers to examine their own habits, fears a backlash, and reflects on changing norms. The piece blends social critique with personal anecdotes and plea for clarity on public taste.
A UPI paperback roundup lists fiction and nonfiction titles contending for bestseller status. Notable works include The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, and Future Shock by Alvin Toffler, with authors Hermann and Wambaugh among others.
TV notes report CBS plans a 1971 72 season revival of Playhouse 90 style drama. Producers signed include Herbert Brodkin Martin Manulis George Schaefer and Alexander H Cohen but no scripts or dates are announced yet.
Review by William D. Laffler notes Count Basie and Oliver Nelson shaping Afrique with 1960s and 70s touches while highlighting solos by Nelson Payne Davis Green and Szabo. It also covers Vic and Eckstine Page and Ros helm Latin influenced material on various labels and Patti Page interpretations. The High Diving Horse marks 50 years at Steel Pier Atlantic City with Lorena Carver guiding divers since 1921.
A George C. Scott led thriller set in Portugal. The Last Run offers 90 minutes of fast, colorful entertainment with strong dialogue and tense performances. Tony Musante Trish Van Devere and Coleen Dewhurst stand out in a tale of a getaway driver and a killer.
Dorset artist Arthur Jones aims to lead a 21 day group tour to Amsterdam Paris and London to study Dutch landscapes and museums. He needs at least 14 travelers, will have guides for museum visits, and plans leisure time each evening. Jones also teaches at the Southern Vermont Art Center and gardens to relax between painting projects.
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