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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1972
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues a Nixon budget mirrors earlier deficits and questions the value of pouring red ink into defense and aerospace programs. It notes public outrage would rise if a Roosevelt era plan existed and contrasts past protest with today’s tolerance for debt.
The piece argues that while the slogan strong military defenses are not the enemy of peace is popular, Congress has not agreed on required strength or cost. It notes strained budgets, urban housing and health needs, and questions defense expansion, urging Democrats to press deficit use in an election year.
Bennington residents defend the 15 mph limit in school zones against Highway Department objections. They argue the lower limit protects children, reduces speeds to around 20 mph and serves as a sobering reminder for drivers, even if enforcement is imperfect. The piece asserts local approval and urges engineers to focus elsewhere.
A Budapest report shows television flooding Hungary as 2 million sets serve a 10 million population. American programs fill the schedule, with Bonanza and Bernstein's folk acts cited, and The Flintstones praised for its American middle class humor though viewed with envy behind the Iron Curtain.
Montpelier memo argues Vermont's 1957 right to know law allows closed sessions via broad exceptions. It cites penalties, enforcement limits, and a lack of mandatory verbatim minutes, noting officials can skirt transparency while public accountability remains aspirational.
The narrator, George A. Greenwood, returns to Bennington after years away, announcing his life goal and offering his planned book “Of Stone 'n Steel.” He details past civic roles, scouting work, and leadership of the United Stamp Society for Shut-Ins, plus his humanitarian efforts and openness to scrutiny as to whether he is “Wanted” or “Humanitarian.” He invites public judgment while outlining ongoing plans and local ties.
Mrs Norman Turgeon of 512 Beech St argues the village leash law is unenforceable and harmful. She questions why some dogs are tied while others roam, recounting near misses with barking or aggressive dogs, and asking why dogs must be registered if they cannot roam.
Vermont writer warns against dam plans on the Battenkill near Shushan and Arlington. He criticizes New York City water schemes, urges long range land and water use planning, and praises local vigilance to protect open valley lands and clean streams. He notes the 1935 dam study revived in 1967 was dropped as a state program.
AFL CIO leader George Meany favors Henry Jackson then Humphrey as fallback. Jerry Wurf backs Muskie, signaling strong public service union support. Michigan agency shop contracts rise, fueling debate over compulsory dues. Muskie’s 97 percent COPE rating amid past Maine leadership questions adds to a tense labor campaign dynamic.
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