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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1967
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that growing federal regulation from consumer protection laws protects buyers despite costs. It cites the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and later acts as essential, noting bureaucratic growth but asserting Washington’s role is needed in a complex economy for consistent safeguards.
Milton Pinsker, longtime New York attorney general’s office veteran, announces candidacy for Bennington Village attorney. He faces no opposition yet and may be nominated at tonight’s citizens caucus. The note urges a charter review and suggests ballot articles on the $60,000 water sinking fund to guide voters at the annual meeting.
J F Stone notes two Science articles by Elinor Langer on Chemical and Bacteriological Warfare in the January issues. He urges scientists especially medical professionals to refuse participation in warfare research or risk being accessories to mass murder.
Marquis Childs reports from Ottawa on Canada’s centennial confederation celebrations and the push for a meaningful U S Canada partnership. He notes Canada’s fear of U S domination amid heavy American capital investment in oil gas and minerals, while stressing the need for a cooperative relationship across the long border.
The merging of Mercantile Bank of Ottawa with First National City Bank sparks alarm in Canada. Parliament fears foreign control, while Washington notes and Rockefeller testimony fuel tensions. Canada contemplates shared revenues, medicare, and a possible model for federal state relations amid concerns over American influence. Canada celebrates centennial with hopes for American visitors.
The essay notes East Africa s Serengeti and other parks faced near ruin years ago but now show a rebound through intensified conservation. Alan Moorhead credits conscience and pride of ownership, rooted in education, for shifting views from conservation as a white idea to a local resource to protect and enjoy.
The piece argues local leadership drives conservation by involving nearby communities and visitors. It highlights Serengeti's intact state as a model, aided by outside support, with plans for more sanctuaries. It notes shifts in visitor attitudes toward wildlife, from big game hunting to study of behavior, and parallels to Vermont's conservation issues.
A Vermont Life feature extols cross country winter travel and snowshoeing for cost savings and solitude. The piece recalls Windham County ski touring, memories of Bennington teachers leading students, and memorable snowshoe outings, noting resilience and independence on winter trails.
John J. DeVito proposes a weekly Q and A column in The Banner to answer public queries about trustees select men school board activities. He suggests addressing questions with signatures and cites a rumor a school board bought a $7500 Steinway piano.
A dated contemplation warns of global dissent and urges personal conscience to guide action. The author links greed and fear to social decay, questions if humanity will learn cooperation, and proposes a sobering awakening possibly through catastrophe to spark compassion and tolerance. The piece closes urging readers to reflect on their attitudes at 108 W Main St Bennington.
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