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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues President Nixon’s expansive State of the World message weakens Democratic attacks. It credits him with advancing a conciliatory China policy, open to negotiation with the Soviet Union, and a reduced casualty count in Vietnam. The piece notes risks remain but cites his diplomacy as offsetting Democratic criticisms.
Front page notes discuss Hoosick Falls Edward Hopper cafe misinterpretation and praise the town meeting candidate lines in Vermont. It highlights Manchester and Brandon races and Brandon's eight candidates for one selectman vacancy. It criticizes a Mt Anthony Union HS recreation fields funding denial by federal authorities as bureaucratic. The column ends with a quip on undrinkable water and a Wall Street Journal attribution.
William Sears defends Bennington Battle Day citing community effort and costs. He argues the weekend brings value, with fireworks, dances, open houses, and water polo, and urges residents to support the event at the upcoming Town Meeting.
Catherine Bishop of 700 Gage St criticizes Mrs. Ray for letters against firemen. She asks if Mrs. Ray would protest if fireflies crossed her lawn. She closes with have a nice summer and see you at the parade.
James P. Henry Jr. Chief Psychiatric Social Worker at United Counseling Service clarifies remarks from a Feb 7 1972 MAUHS school board meeting. He stresses no blaming of students, urges broad educational programs to address alcoholism drug abuse and illegitimacy, and asks parents and community to back school efforts and collaboration with families and clinicians. Bennington.
The column excerpts spark a tirade against Buckley’s critics over Vietnam policy. It accuses Muskie and McGovern of surrendering to Hanoi, condemns White House aides’ comments, and recalls the Harriman and Diem histories. It argues that peace plans must avoid capitulation and preserve Saigon’s independence.
A plea for personal responsibility toward the environment urging frank, truthful discussion about the future of ecology and the need to conserve observe and protect living species. It calls for awareness involvement and empathy to prevent further destruction and preserve the world as a heritage from a higher goodness.
The Hartford Courant notes that lunar specimens attract tourists as interest grows in space related exhibits and attractive trips. The piece hints that local natives may increasingly cater to visitors seeking moon rock themed experiences.
The article argues Henry Kissinger is ready to resume talks with North Vietnam in Peking and implies negotiable terms on election timing and supervisory methods. It states Nixon will not accept the overthrow of the Saigon government and would go to the country if pressed, while Kennedy’s views on withdrawal and negotiated peace are cited to frame the debate.
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