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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Vermont legal setback on suspending licenses for uninsured drivers prompts a call for no fault insurance. The Vermont no-fault plan would allow insured victims to claim damages from their own insurer, avoiding disputes over other driver coverage and fault. The Legislature faces a duty to address uninsured drivers and protect innocent victims.
An anecdote from Cambodia grows into a U S funding joke as Chamroeum the elephant, a gift for Admiral McCain, must be housed and transported to the Los Angeles zoo at taxpayer expense. The piece satirically notes political donations and budget strain amid Indochina conflict.
Sympathy and best wishes go to Robert S. Babcock Jr. who resigned as Vermont Environmental Board executive after Gov. Deane Davis forbade him to speak critically about state environmental efforts. Muzzled is the word used to describe the incident, a damaging example for official circles resisting constructive criticism.
In The New York Times Pete Seeger argues art belongs to all, not just a few. He warns technology can erode the human soul unless each person creates. He praises young makers, urges murals, DIY art, and a nation where widespread artistic activity defines America rather than lone geniuses.
Nixon's new White House spokesman Henry Kissinger steps into the briefing room to explain the February Peking visit and U S strategy. He aims to balance diplomacy with clarity while replacing Ron Ziegler and addressing State Department sensitivities.
The piece praises Henry Kissinger's central role in shaping Nixon's China policy. It notes his deft handling of talks with Chou En-lai, reassurance to allies like Chiang Kai-shek, and his rise from a private adviser to a White House television spokesperson. It also comments on his strained relationship with Congress and his influence on foreign policy messaging.
A columnist grapples with Louis Calabro's claim that composers write for themselves and not for audiences. He argues that art needs listeners to exist and that culture shapes and is shaped by music, noting Baroque revival, country music's plainness, and the shift toward electronic sound while stressing the need for noble, audience-facing creativity.
Dr Clifford B Harwood of Manchester Center questions current U S views of China. He cites Marquis Childs Nov 17 1971 and a Sept 19 1971 UPI dispatch from Hong Kong noting American visitors to Peking and references to Max and Grace Granich. He urges further statements on China by these individuals.
Newark column notes Edmund Muskie's deliberate plainness under pressure from reporters seeking a lead. He prioritizes motivation and national leadership over punchy crime lines, arguing unity and citizen involvement are essential to curb crime.
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