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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1975
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 notice lists the publisher and address for this regional newspaper.
An editorial condemns the House for blocking State Department efforts to cede sovereignty over the Panama Canal Zone. It notes Senate prospects for careful committee review, criticizing the 246 to 164 vote and urging a measured, informed approach to foreign policy.
Guest editorial argues New Hampshire’s status as the first primary undermines true choice and proposes a regional primary to reflect national diversity. It criticizes the current 31 state contests that spread resources and invites other New England states to set a date for a shared test vote.
The drive for a New England regional primary stalls as governors back, critics call it a Kennedy plot, and New Hampshire and Massachusetts spar over earliest dates. Beacon Hill hesitates as bills to move Massachusetts to March 2 fail narrowly, signaling a return to the January start amid partisan politics.
Thom Spargo’s Page 5 examination of the U S Declaration of Independence traces its insight and research to 18th century roots. It notes Fourth of July reflection in Vermont 75 years ago and argues independence remains a guiding beacon amid imperfect societies.
State releases note Vermont manufacturing jobs near a 30 year low while tourism nears 1973 records. Critics say the travel boom masks a fragile base and urge recognizing interdependence of manufacturing and tourism rather than pitting them against each other.
A reflective piece compares human flight to bird flight observing a tree swallow catching a gnat and a red tailed hawk leaping with prey over Route 30. It traces early aviation pioneers, questions how birds fly, and praises natural design while critiquing man’s attempts to conquer nature.
The Smithsonian's second annual boomerang tournament is announced with prizes named after famous figures. The piece jokes about powerful boomerangs in politics including Watergate and Vietnam, and forecasts a possible 1976 backlash amid inflation and policy shifts.
Tom Braden surveys the era of nuclear threat as Stuart Symington considers urgent steps to correct the 1946 Baruch Plan error. He cautions that the world faces mutual terror unless major powers cooperate, citing Germany Brazil India Canada and others moving toward or already wielding nuclear capabilities.
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