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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05204.
A Vermont Senate debate questions the rationale for keeping state/appointee confirmations secret to shield individuals from publicity. Proponents argue it protects reputations, while critics say clean records should preclude fear of scrutiny. the discussion highlights transparency vs. privacy in appointments.
The text argues that secret confirmation sessions allow senators to vote without public accountability, keeping reasons hidden and shielding themselves from adverse publicity. It questions whether lawmakers are more concerned with their own image or with nominees' reputations.
A strong case for a school breakfast, seen in North Bennington, notes breakfast aids schoolwork and future health. Parents value the program but time and appetite often hinder morning meals. Two Bennington school structures already host the idea and supporters hope wider adoption next year.
Editor notes a proposed change replacing a zero-year ilelock with four years, awaiting a vote from Judiciary chair Sen. T Buckley but blocked by Sen. R Bloomer who seeks more time to study. Also endorses open public session on Bennington School District salary issues to inform taxpayers and balance costs and inflation pressures.
The opinion piece blasts President Nixon's selection of Ellot Richardson to head the Defense Department as unfit. It cites lack of military, manufacturing, and business experience and criticizes his stated views on Soviet and Communist discipline. The author argues for more qualified leadership at the world’s largest defense organization.
An editorial criticizes Eliot Richardson for a defense role, arguing his decade in the department and hostile stance risk weakening national security. It likens the choice to corporate methods and warns against blending dovish staff with a faltering defense to offset McNamara era errors.
CON CAMERON argues Act 250 is un-American and laments Vermont land grabs. He questions banning landowners from selling or profiting, suggests state purchase at fair value with federal aid to preserve farmland, create jobs, and keep Vermont from becoming housing developments.
Edward J. Donnis argues against the rewritten Vermont Land Capability and Development Plan, labeling it a do-gooder overreach that expands state power at the expense of local control. He advocates strengthening local planning commissions with funds and expertise while warning abridgement of property rights erodes freedoms.
United Nations sanctions against Rhodesia are reportedly being violated by the United States as 100,000 tons of contraband chrome and nickel ore entered the country over six months. The American Committee on Africa offers documentation requests at 164 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
A North Bennington letter from Alba V. Hunter protests changes to crossword puzzles in The Banner. She urges a compromise to bring back the regular crosswords, expressing long enjoyment and daily anticipation.
A Danbury News-Time quote notes that a community feels truly small only when the dentist travels to homes to serve patients, reflecting on local life and accessibility of care. The remark underscores the intimate, neighborly character of towns.
The author argues against an either or view of economic interest and conservation. He cites Australia’s kangaroo export ban and Nixon era predator poisons, stressing that sustainable habitat preservation underpins long term profits. Past overhunting and habitat destruction for beaver, buffalo, and dust bowl worsened economies.
A reflection on compromise versus principle in political leadership. The piece cites Reston and Kissinger, questions whether dissent would change policy, and recalls Nixon era and Johnson administration debates. It argues balance maintains society and laments silent officials who might speak out.
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