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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Sen. Robert Taft and Sen. Stafford deserve credit for backing a draft amnesty bill as Vietnam war wounds persist. It calls for nationally televised hearings featuring veterans, conscientious objectors, and returnees to judge the war and amnesty on its merits, not politicians.
The Editor notes a photo caption error misidentifying Sister Richard Ralph as Ralph Wright and expresses regret. Governors in New England to sue over oil import quotas, aiming for Supreme Court settlement. protests long-suppressed by oil interests. Shaftsbury approves a school bond issue with broad support and a commendable turnout.
Frederick B Malone of Chester denounces Vermont’s Municipal Housing Code signed in April 1970. He argues the measure misleads residents, imposes costly, rigid standards, and undermines self built homes. He claims politicians seek power rather than aiding self sufficiency and criticizes bureaucratic oversight.
Concord New Hampshire president Thomas E. Edney argues in a letter to The Banner that Blue Cross seeks a 33 percent rate increase to balance rising costs and dwindling reserves. He notes 1971 losses over $6 million, ongoing deficits since 1963, and that benefits paid exceed income.
Ruth Levin urges North Bennington residents to attend a special public meeting of the Mt Anthony Union High School Board on Monday February 7 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. The discussion will cover education of children and the course of education in the community inviting all views to be presented.
The piece cites Sen Mondale critics of Nixon space policy, argues the shuttle is essential for self defense against Soviet space capabilities. It envisions future platforms, armed and unmanned satellites, laser defenses, and space patrols to deter Soviet dominance while warning the public about anti military sentiment and the need to push the program.
In a Florida column, a writer laments undetected home robberies that target prized furniture quilts and antiques. They describe careful, selective thefts, sometimes using planks and snow to erase footprints, and call for better prevention and community watch efforts.
In Florida the over-65 vote appears crucial amid a controversial slate of issues. The piece notes anti tax, anti-government sentiment, and a shift toward reformist figures like Reubin Askew, while presidential themes focus on deficits, inflation, and claims of economic mismanagement by Nixon and the Republicans. It also mentions Hubert Humphrey courting elderly and middle-class voters as the campaign centers on cost of living and economic stability.
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