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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1974
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The 370 page study titled Evaluating the Press surveys New England daily newspapers with candor on failings and weak points while praising a few that perform well. It notes delays due to scope and funding from Markle Foundation and UMass journalism department, and highlights that many papers are drab or inept, with only a few exceptions like the Christian Science Monitor and Boston Globe.
The Banner reports on a survey of regional papers, praising the authors and noting many outlets failed to score, predicting sour-grape replies. It commends Loren Ghiglione for organizing the appraisal and argues government cannot control a free press, while urging improvements through professional critique.
Editorial voices critique Mt Anthony High School for shifting aims from learning to politics and discipline. They fault the board for weak leadership and lack of community understanding while noting escalating tensions over restrictions and inflammatory letters. The piece urges direct action to restore manners and clear air in school governance.
The authors, parents of a six year old Korean daughter adopted at four and a half, urge readers to see adoption through Asia as a viable path. They acknowledge delays and red tape but assert many children become available from Korea and Vietnam, with notable medical considerations and cultural challenges.
Audrey Ringer of Pownal reflects on adopting an Asian child born in the United States. She describes the child’s enthusiasm for hot dogs, spaghetti, and pizza and explains the goal was connection to Korean heritage rather than assimilation. The couple invites conversations about Asian adoptions, sharing joys and challenges.
Elizabeth L Harrington protests a gas station licensing proposal in Bennington Vermont questioning who pays, where revenue goes, and the need for minimum hours. She argues oil companies own stations and managers run them, urges officials to consider real operations and invites board members to work a day at her station to understand fuel allocation and service constraints.
Ronald Rood's new book May I Keep This Clam Mother It Followed Me Home answers wild life questions with practical care and humor The reviewer recalls a child Jeannie’s pig tale and notes the author’s wild life insights along with tips on keeping or releasing pets The piece highlights Roods affection for animals and his mix of caution and curiosity about wild creatures
A stark forecast links oil shortages to rising fertilizer and food costs. India faces famine risk as fertilizer cuts hit irrigation. Asia, Africa, and Latin America may suffer. Analysts warn of global hunger, population growth, dwindling grain reserves, and a potential 1970s style food crunch without strong action.
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