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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Wanner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 03201.
The piece critiques Indira Gandhi for tying moral judgments to Vietnam style war comparisons and condemns India's delay in repatriating 93,000 Pakistani POWs from the Bangladesh war, noting UN and Geneva violations. It notes Waldheim seeking a解formula, and shifts to commentary on American religious bumper culture and political bumper symbolism.
A column mocks Washington's Birthday date changes and the label father of his country. It notes purists prefer Feb 22, cites Julian calendar shift to Feb 11, and jokes that tradition yields to commercialism and sales of used cars and winter coats. The piece closes with a witty sign off.
In this letter, Mark Berquist of West Side Drive argues that the education trend cited by Harrington is not Bermington specific and supports educational programs within proper context. He defends the Bennington Program, noting costs align with standard programs and highlighting salvaged students as a key success, while calling for varied approaches to meet diverse learners. He condemns debate as a divisive tool and urges board unity for advancing education.
Brig Gen Edward H Giles, commandant at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, thanks the American Red Cross volunteers for dedication and tender loving care. He notes their service to the members and extends appreciation through executive director Mrs Arthur Pierce at 550 Main Street.
In a provocative critique, the author argues intellectuals fear challenging orthodox views on race and intelligence. Citing a past AAAS push for genetic IQ studies, they accuse liberals of stifling inquiry, while urging scientists to return to basic facts and avoid activist crusades.
Washington reaction to President Nixon’s push for antibusing antiwelfare and gradual end to federal farm subsidies shows mixed support. Critics warn the administration may be moving too far, risking a political backlash as states face tax strain, higher prices, and disputed education funding. The piece notes Labor, Republicans, and Democrats weighing in while tensions rise nationally.
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