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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 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.
Editorial notes Vermont towns begin nominating caucuses to name selectmen for the year ahead. It argues for open, nonpartisan grassroots participation and warns that party influence can sideline good citizens. Bennington residents urged to attend, stressing civic responsibility and leadership quality. It also discusses a no fault insurance poll and questions about polls and public trust, citing lawyers’ fees and political implications.
A reader condemns an abortion article, arguing that abortions amount to legalizing murder. The letter asserts life begins at conception with heartbeats around 25 days, and expresses patriotic concern over the issue. The writer challenges doctors who perform abortions and emphasizes preserving unborn life.
The letter discusses abortion legality and protections for unborn life, contrasting laws for pollution animals and property. It also includes a Mt Anthony Union High School student view urging the right to speak at meetings, criticizing the board's handling of editorials and executive session remarks.
A collection of quoted opinions urges support for anti abortion measures and critiques abortion on demand. The letters reference politics, labor pay disparity, and a mother defending life while stressing adoption and rights. Names appear as signers including Cheryl MacJarrett and others from local affiliates.
Vermonters have a little more than a week to file petitions with town clerks by February 5 for candidates running for town offices. The piece analyzes local politics, the profile of selectmen boards, and how citizen engagement shapes town governance and potential challenges to incumbents. It notes patterns in candidate recruitment, signatures required, and the role of forums, media, and door-to-door campaigning in counties like Brandon and Middlebury.
Unrest at Mt Anthony Union school board meeting leads to plan for a special public session on February 14 at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Voters seek clarity on an entire educational philosophy overhaul amid concerns over discipline and meeting conduct.
In Daytona Beach Senator George McGovern faces a potential shift on school busing to advance racial integration. He weighs opposing busing, a move that could force peers like Muskie and Humphrey toward similar positions, while risking alienating his liberal base and core views on equality in education.
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