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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 25 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece criticizes President Nixon for claiming to promote peace while opposing amnesty for deserters and rejecting compromise like Peace Corps service. It argues his stance worsens national divides, mocks his Peace on earth remark, and suggests the gap between rhetoric and action persists.
The budget for the coming year shows R D spending at current levels but as a share of the total budget and GNP it declines. Impounded funds and the abolition of the Office of Science and Technology signal reduced executive access for science. The 1972 trade deficit and Europe and Japan’s larger research bases underline risks to U S technological leadership.
British historian T Northcote Parkinson argues restraint by Great Powers avoided decisive war outcomes in the India Pakistan conflict. He warns against assuming settlement without Pakistan recognizing Bangladesh, noting the ongoing dispute over Pakistani prisoners.
The piece argues India’s gains in East Pakistan were legitimate, critiques a Red Cross report as unverified, and warns Washington risks backing Pakistan again. It cites Bhutto’s promised recognition of Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Gandhi, and Nixon’s foreign policy, urging support for democracy and restraint.
A book by Evelyn Caskey surveys Easter customs and art from many nations in rich detail. It features hundreds of illustrations, step by step pysanky designs, Polish motifs, and creative egg crafts using common materials, with practical notes for adults and children alike.
A reader laments secrecy in state governance and endorses Sen. John Alden's right to know bill. The letter critiques Sen. Herbert Ogden's report opposing open meetings, urges citizens to attend public sessions, and calls for accountability from Judiciary Chairman Sen. Buckley's panel. Dorset.
Lawrence E Harrington of Bennington announces his candidacy for Mt Anthony School Board from Bennington for a three year term under the Workingman's Party He cites deep local roots in Bennington and Woodford service including town moderator and school board representation He urges leadership that balances needs with affordability and stresses preserving American values through education He is 72 and married with five children plus a long history in local civic work.
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