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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
4
William Sears writes that Battle Day is a community effort run by Bennington fire department volunteers. He argues it benefits locals and businesses, costs time and money, and should be decided by voters at the polls rather than the editorial page. He urges residents to vote to show support.
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A letter calls for fair play in the selection of the Mt. Anthony Union School District superintendent. It condemns personal attacks and smear tactics used against dissenters and questions why Sleeman’s supporters do not extend fair play to those raising questions.
Hoffa declares Nixon best qualified for president on TV while recalling his parole terms and past conviction. Meany echoes criticisms of Nixon but says he would back Nixon over any antiwar Democrat. Labor leaders’ TV comments hint at a labor backing shift and a potential MK for the White House.
Editor notes Vermont’s junior senator Robert Stafford drew a sharp line on the draft amnesty bill, saying he hopes he would support it even if his election were at risk. The piece also corrects typos in a past report about the Grandma Moses Schoolhouse sale and praises student Ellen Carpenter for two major youth honors, plus cites a future Wilmington Dover development study predicting 8000 new homes by 1980 and traffic concerns at Routes 9 and 100.
Milton Mayer, UMass writer in residence, argues in a UCSB speech that dignity cannot be built on racism. He contrasts white and black racism and questions tactics that seek to feel good through provocation. He warns against equating beauty with worth and critiques Malcolm X Day’s meaning.
Julius H. Manes, M.D., of Bennington urges the SVSU board to reaffirm its March 15 vote of confidence for George Sleeman as superintendent. He attacks the Friends of the Schools for pressuring the process, notes Sleeman’s proven record, and argues state interference is inappropriate while calling for fair play and stability in Bennington’s school system.
A Kansas City Star clipping reveals themes echoing Vermont issues from blizzard history to prairie preservation and local industry critique. It notes Missouri prairie education funds, high school students raising for land purchase, and a Glenville Democrat venture by ex New York executives.
Mrs Everett S Lillie of South Stream Road defends George Sleeman as best choice for school superintendent. She criticizes Ms Gil and the ultra liberal group for opposing internal promotion and questions the group and The Banner. The letter argues experience and dedication trump bringing in a stranger.
A Washington pundit cloaked as a fortune teller predicts a Nixon surprise on return from Peking. He foresees victory in Vietnam, Thieu resigning, and a televised peace unveiling that reshapes US politics to favor Nixon while sidelining the Democrats. The predicted National Accord would place generals in power and suggest a Communist-leaning Saigon future.
A Louisiana reader recalls a neighborly fix to tardiness. A father says he bought his son a car to curb his school lateness, because the boy must arrive early enough to snag a parking spot.
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