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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial cites a $40 million yearly federal program to train Indians near reservations, arguing it may be more productive than past assimilation policies that left Indians in poverty. It criticizes discriminatory barriers, notes improved Bureau of Indian Affairs influence, and contemplates cultural education alongside national unity while questioning political influences on policy. Chaplin’s return and Nixon era politics are briefly referenced as context.
Byron A Harrington writes to The Banner denouncing political greed and town meetings he deems rigged. He vows a series of letters urging common people to demand honest governance and praises Muskie as a candid, centrist presidential hope. Address 201 Division St.
A critic argues that leg-hold traps are cruel and should be banned everywhere. He cites 40 million traps in use across the U.S. and Canada, noting dogs and cats can be victims and animals suffer long, horrific deaths before final capture. Britain banned them over two decades ago and asks when the government will act.
Charles Gardiner of Londonderry condemns actions by Lawrence Harrington and media groups WBTN and The Banner over alleged misattribution of a Nemerov poem and a biblical writings controversy. He urges fact‑checking and notes a past incident involving a Nemerov piece tied to Lot. Include quotes from Miss Hazel A Watts on animal ethics.
A conservation group warns that Vermont Yankee's proposed cooling towers could cause fog and driving hazards near Vernon and Brattleboro. They cite AEC liability limits, untested safety systems, and unresolved waste disposal as part of a broader critique of the plant and the federal program backing it. The piece recounts a 1968 public discussion and emphasizes independent scientific input challenging the project.
Charles E. Dewey III of Monument Road responds to a Thursday Banner letter by Byron Harrington. He extols Norton Barber as dedicated and of high integrity and rebuts claims that the selectmen follow Barber's dictates. Dewey notes Barber advises only at the board's request and adds his moderating humor is part of Town Meetings.
A reflective essay explains how river behavior reveals watershed slopes, springs, and seasonal cycles. It contrasts flash floods and spring fed streams, highlighting the Battenkill as a year round, trout friendly example. The author notes winter ice, open water, and ice movement as indicators of river health and trout habitat.
Harold Howe advocates against using the Fourteenth Amendment to equalize school funding across districts. The piece argues competition among communities drives educational improvements, discusses potential effects on places like Bronxville and Catskills, and cautions courts should not mandate uniform financing or services.
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