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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Hanner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A newspaper editorial denounces President Nixon's intensified bombing in Vietnam, accusing him of waging a ruthless, unrestrained campaign beyond World War II precedent. It blames the White House for fracturing public trust and failing to justify actions to Congress and the American people.
A presidential assertion to continue air or sea actions is criticized as a wild interpretation of the November mandate. Congress must act when it reconvenes to restrain military funding and reassert separation of powers, aiming to save prisoners of war and end the bloodbath in Vietnam.
Vermont lawmakers in 1972 created a county meeting law to upgrade Bennington County's government. About 15,000 voters could attend the Jan 23 or Jan 24 session to approve next year's budget, with funds and expenditures to be better disclosed.
A VISTA volunteer recounts transport crises, a rented government pickup stranded in a snowbank, and a widening rift with policy. He argues federal edicts harm beneficiaries, teachers, and mothers, risking resignation to protest Bureaucratic indecision.
Quote highlights push for population control viewed as humane and societal duty at an Audubon Society dinner in Northampton. Critique of public TV funding politics and an excise tax on television sets as potential solutions. Harriet Van Horne notes odd use of “chairpersons” and jokes about chairs.
A Vermont reader recalls a Christmas Day record of George Carlin performing in Maine. The routine ridicules capitalism and media while family members read holiday cards aloud and reflect on Nixon, Kissinger, and wartime events. The piece ends with the refrain Keep it in the black.
Manchester residents and fellow officers receive thanks from Police Chief George F. Hoag for cards flowers and kindness after a tragic event. He commends Rescue Squad hospital staff and students at Burr and Burton Seminary for support and hopes for continued police protection and safe streets.
John Cole outlines MAUHS model assemblies to freshmen and sophomores focusing on Europe Asia and Latin America and world problems like population pollution and peace. He notes a tentative Model Congress for juniors and seniors and states the program aims to provide meaningful discussion of real issues.
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