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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 424 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201 with year round newspaper distribution.
Editorials warn that the Nixon administration plans to freeze $9 million in Amtrak funds and limit next year’s federal subsidy to not more than $100 million, far below Congress’s $179 million authorization. The piece critiques a "Great Cost-Cutter" approach amid efforts to maintain rail service.
A reader argues that bombing Vietnam drains funds for rail travel as Amtrak faces a freeze. The piece compares the cost of sustaining trains, including a proposed Burlington to New York City line, to the ongoing Vietnam war expenditures. It warns expansion would stall if funds remain tied to the war.
The article argues that secrecy fosters gossip about Manchester’s police chief selection. Officials should disclose deliberations to the public and news media to ensure accurate information, reduce misunderstanding, and build trust with townspeople.״
The Burlington Free Press notes Woodford Vermont and other towns run Citizens caucuses for Town Meeting nominations, bypassing party labels. It argues party politics can curb talent and suggests reconsidering tradition to invite fresh leadership despite the era of rising medical costs.
Toshe Edler of The Banter recounts a letter praising MAUHS Director Lawrence E Harrington for exposing alleged education conspiracies among MAUHS Board members Frost Hall and Smith. The writer calls for vigilance, hints at a witch hunt, and envisions a high school with nothing happening in the future. North Bennington.
A controversial remark by actress Iva Gabor about smoking and glamour is cited alongside Justice Irwin Brownstein of the New York Supreme Court criticizing the practice of accepting guilty pleas to lowered charges. The exchange highlights tensions over morality, sex appeal, and legal strategy in courtrooms.
A Bennington reader criticizes The Banner for bias on the Mt Anthony morale piece and argues against teaching by rote. The author recalls former Principal Charles Keir, praises open questioning, and urges teachers to foster genuine learning over the right answer. County Street Bennington.
Brent Metcalf writes from 223 Grove Street protesting William Gilbert's Dec 7 1472 review of Ten Little Indians. He defends cast members Phillip Lombard and Vera Claythorne and praises director Paul Donlon, calling the stage production a rewarding experience.
Gerry Fierce vents frustration at Midtown Bowl for restricting children actions during visits. He says four months of frequent bowling with his two children were met with hostility when kids behaved normally, prompting him to withdraw and warn others to leave kids at home.
Nathan Senft questions school fairness after a student at Mt Anthony Union High School is expelled for three days for wearing a hat in the hallway. He urges objective criteria and calls for public disclosure of expelled students, including year, reason, and student statements.
Profiles detail Vermont Archaeological Society activity in Burlington and Vergennes with young Dennis Hall and Richard Adams as notable leaders. Colleges like UVM Lyndon State collect and study artifacts, while a proposed state archaeologist post may gain funding.
In a strong critique from the Denbury News Times, Henry Kissinger is urged to resign as Nixon continues bombing North Vietnam. The piece calls the policy schrecklichkeit, links it to German history, and questions Kissinger’s judgment and humanity amid stalled Paris talks and future risks.
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