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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It is published every day except Sundays and holidays from Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05204.
The piece notes widespread backlash to Nixon's bombing campaign from Canada Australia England West Germany and Scandinavia with Sweden and Norway showing clear disapproval. It also suggests Moscow's restraint benefits from potential grain deals while the Soviet bloc watches a loss of U.S. prestige unfold.
In his annual address Governor Rockefeller calls for mandatory life sentences for narcotics pushers and violent addicts, with no parole and no plea bargains. The plan ignores distinctions between professionals and addicts, risks overwhelmed prisons and courts, and risks juries sparing defendants, signaling a flawed approach despite strong anti-drug intent.
Richard A Martell explains his resignation from Mt Anthony Union High School in Hoosick New York. He cites teacher autonomy, flexible hours, and genuine student needs as core reasons while praising administrators and expresses gratitude to colleagues and students. He urges interview of departing teachers for educational insight.
Lawrence E Harrington Maes urges public backing for Mt Anthony Principal Clarence Pelkie after conflicts with longtime board members and teachers. He credits Pelkie with improving the school and calls out past leadership, urging community support and a united effort to sustain progress. He names Mia, Marion Skaith, Dr Oakley Frost and Sue Hall as part of ongoing tensions.
The 63rd Congress arrives with younger members and renewed vigor against seniority rules while leaders retain control. Anxiety grows over presidential power post Hanoi bombing decision. Mansfield and ONeill push for curbing Vietnam war funding amid calls for reform and a more transparent public business style.
The piece notes Carl Albert signaling Congress will press for peace if the President continues bombing, highlighting a test of presidential vs congressional will. It details executive reorganization, White House power, and clashes over secrecy, seniority, and the war effort, with Fulbright stressing ending the war as the priority.
In this personal diary from Skylark, Trina Martin visits Carte Place and Marlboro College. families share holidays as icy rain and freezing air transform the mountain town. The author notes varied temperatures between hilltop and valley, explains thermometer placement, and recalls watching Times Square and parades while noting the unreliable nature of official forecasts.
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