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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
A Vermont reader letter by Sen. John T. Alden argues for a Right to Know law while Sen. Herbert G. Ogden contends that local deliberations can be kept secret with public votes. Ogden’s lengthy statement, offered to readers, defends executive sessions though critics say public access is essential for accountability and informed citizen protest.
The Vermont Senate Health and Welfare Committee revisits a proposal to allow alcohol sales on college campuses. Sen. Madeline Harwood holds cautious support, noting reservations about campus pubs and fraternity houses. Proponents argue maturity and safety, saying campus pubs can save money and reduce risky off campus drinking.
The note cites thefts of George Washington hair and other items from Schuyler Mansion as a warning about security at the Vermont Historical Society museum in Montpellier. It claims visitors struggle to enter and that artifacts are unguarded, inviting theft, while debating whether inflation or the economy will be phased out.
A letter argues for a Right to Know bill to ban executive sessions by boards and commissions. It cites Florida’s Sunshine Law as a successful model, notes Vermont’s lack of such law, and urges open meetings to boost public trust and participation.
In a Bennington note, the Mt Anthony editor rebuts claims by Lawrence Harrington about former principal Charles Kerr and defends the yearbook as a reflection of student potential. The piece stresses responsibility, civic engagement, and openness to change as the Class of 1970 embarks beyond four years of Mt Anthony schooling. School board elections are set for February with hopes for a sensitive, student-oriented board.
Judy Stone, a MAUHS senior, writes in The Banner defending students at MAUHS from teacher actions. She recalls expulsion for wearing a hat and questions school policy. Stone frames the issue as a call for awareness of what goes on at MAUHS, urging reader engagement.
A letter to The Banner defends Midtown Bowling Lanes in Bennington, praising its family atmosphere. The writer says she and her three children frequent the lanes, commends owners the Chenailles, and argues the venue offers wholesome evenings for families over TV at home.
At its annual meeting on January 10 1973 the Second Congregational Church voted unanimously to urge Congress to cut funds and stop bombing in Southeast Asia. The action seeks an end to the armed conflict and the return of POWs and MIAs. Rev Thomas D Steffen to inform The Banner.
A classic fight unfolds between road expansion advocates led by Rep. Joseph Caracciola and a rail transportation push led by Sen. Herbert Ogden. Middlebury contemplates bypass routes as Addison County remains undecided, while WARP highlights cost contrasts between highway builds and rail restorations. The piece notes Amtrak interest and warns of delays in funding for new roads, with officials predicting years before major projects proceed.
A former McGovern staffer releases three Clark M. Clifford documents dated Nov 1 and 3 1972 and a Nov 5 speech draft. The memoranda accuse Nixon Kissinger of delaying a peace with Hanoi and warn of an impasse, noting Thieu’s reluctance and a possible coalition misread. A second memorandum is promised.
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