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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The House moved quickly to pass a bold campaign spending reform targeting media outlays. The bill caps spending at 10 cents per eligible voter with six cents per dollar for radio and television, applying to primaries and general elections across states. The measure represents a shift from 1925 limits toward controlling how candidates fund campaigns in broadcasts and print.
The piece argues that enforcement of spending ceilings is feasible through media advertising records, while criticizes the lack of an independent verifier. It notes no prosecutions under the 1925 act, discusses possible Nixon veto, and suggests the bill’s expansion to include newspapers and billboards may sway his stance.
The proposal to merge town tax collections with the Bennington School District raises questions about geographical boundaries and duties for the North Bennington and Shaftsbury districts. Authorities question the feasibility of one collector handling delinquents across multiple districts and charter rules.
The Conservation Society of Southern Vermont and allies urge federal courts to rule that the AEC cannot simultaneously promote civilian nuclear power and regulate it. The piece rails against Safety testing gaps, cites a Vermont Yankee enrichment contract, and warns decisions on radiation risk and electricity costs are moral choices that belong to the people.
SEARLE ALLEN Jr. writes to The Banner defending the Super Patriot and mocking critics. He argues laughter preserves culture and memory, cites Flip Wilson and homemade cookies, and urges Mrs Hurley to judge by reader reaction. The letter emphasizes the value of good writing and the Patriot staff’s legacy.
A letter to The Banner denounces snowmobiles for excessive noise. The writer, Mark L. Sperry of Middlebury, urges legal limits within 2500 feet of homes and argues for quieter machines. The piece blends with a political column analyzing New Hampshire primary debate outcomes and candidate reactions.
The Tom Braden Report outlines a televised debate where stand-ins like Peter Kyros and Mankiewicz expose the fluidity of presidential chances. It notes Hartke Ashbrook McCloskey Yorty and Muskie as key figures, with a provocative view that any candidate could win if the format allowed.
A freshman college observer critiques high school English teaching under David McConkey. He argues literature like Thoreau's Walden Pond helps students form independent, objective opinions, preparing them for college and life. He contends education should foster broad thinking rather than enforce political conformity.
A Bennington meeting of Liberty Union is set for Saturday Jan 22 at 1 p.m. in the Bennington Free Library. Doris Lake and Bernard Sanders, recent Liberty Union candidates, are noted for their fresh approach in Vermont politics. Mrs Laina Gerrish invites all interested Vermonters to attend.
A writer relocates to Danby Vermont with Pearl Buck moving there to pursue prolific output. Beverly Drake commutes between Wells and Danby serving Buck while managing home life and an organic garden. The piece notes Buck’s claim of writing at least three books a year and discusses Vermont’s environmental and social backdrop.
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