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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial voices warn that the White House new telecommunications policy office led by Clay T. Whitehead may push legislation to restrict ideological content on local stations. They claim licenses could require broadcasters to air only government approved material, threatening free speech in America.
The White House dismissed a civil suit accusing William P. Clements Jr. of conspiracy and fraud in an oil deal with an Argentine businessman, saying the allegations do not disqualify him from serving as deputy secretary of Defense. Clements said records tied to the Argentine operation were destroyed but downplayed their importance.
The guest editorial argues Vermont Yankee in Vernon was justified by an $85 million cost and guaranteed cheap power, but the plant now runs $217 million and will shut for six weeks in January for safety concerns. It claims Gov Deane C. Davis and Vermont Yankee pushed rapid production despite environmentalist warnings to save money and supply winter electricity.
Brattleboro Reformer laments Vermont Yankee plant as unsafe and costly claiming it will not produce power starting January. Writers propose converting it into a museum to recover funds with a ten cent admission, while Springfield Linton quips about women bargaining with Father Time.
Striking Seeds of Strife: a tale set on a hill where two evergreen trees reveal contrasts between bold ascent and forced sacrifice. One tree shines with a spire and nut brown cones while its sister, mocked by others, bears a crippled crown and becomes a home for seven birds, seeking a heaven on earth.
London analyzes the 1964 election fallout shaping American cynicism toward politics and declares Henry Kissinger’s recent statements on Vietnam as undermining trust. The piece argues U S aims and Saigon sovereignty claims complicate the Paris talks and warns of deeper damage if Nixon’s approach veers from decisive settlement.
Profiles trace how Christmas trees entered Vermont from European roots to modern prosperity. From pagan customs to Luther and Victoria, through Rhode Island to Boston and Vermont, the piece notes Grace and Calvin Coolidge as early tree owners and acknowledges Vermont’s current $3,000,000 annual balsam fir trade with 800,000 trees shipped, a 12 year cultivation minimum, and the balsam fir as the state’s emblematic decoration.
Letters to The Bunner urge readers to contact President Nixon and Congress asking to end the Vietnam War immediately. The writer criticizes the administration for seeking a decisive victory and recalls the Geneva Convention in a dated plea.
Letter from ROBERT B. CONDON and MARIE P. CONDON urges immediate US withdrawal from Vietnam and neighboring Indochina. They state the smart humane solution is to get out of Vietnam NOW and call for action affecting Cambodia Thailand and Laos.
Robert G. Cornwell clarifies Bennington College Winter School course description The Physics of Music will cover waves vibration overtones beats pitch tuning acoustics and electronic sound sources No prior knowledge required Demonstrations may occur Interested readers may call 447 7061 for information.
A compilation of letters to The Banner and The Beanery expressing Christmas reverence, praise for a local writer, and critiques of the educational system. Included are references to the Nativity, church sermons, and public figures such as Police Chief Dana Thompson.
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