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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Comb at 425 Muln Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The piece argues hitchhiking spreads among Americans and Canadians with government support in Canada. It notes 106000 youths expected to hitchhike this summer under a subsidy program, hostel network, and safety literature. It suggests U.S. and Canadian governments could embrace safer, educational travel to boost unity and cultural exchange.
Editor notes that new light whiskey will be legally bottled and sold in the United States with alcohol content from 111 to 189 proof, once reserved to Canada and Scotland due to distillers' choices. The piece also mocks misdirections about a bank plot, a repaired clock at Putnam Square, and a flag issue at Bennington Battlefield Park.
State Democratic Chairman Francis Esposito and former chairman Daniel Brien express public belief that Vermont can remain viable with McGovern as the presidential candidate. Esposito notes factionalism but expects party unity after the national convention and modifications of McGovern positions. Brien says the great majority will support McGovern, counting on compromises.
The editorial argues McGovern’s core positions on marijuana legalization draft amnesty Vietnam withdrawal abortion and grants remain defining. It contends voters will judge him by his stated views and doubts supporters would accept compromised stances from him or his backers.
A volatile account details Martha Mitchell, her alleged political captivity, and Republican party actions. It notes a secretive Free Martha Mitchell Club, remarks by officials, and Mitchell's claims of abuse and political pressure amid campaign tensions surrounding the Presidential race.
Maj. Bruce J. Mangan of Arlington urges calmer, more deliberate discourse on land planning and environmental controls, criticizing fiery statements from Babcock Jr. and Schuyler Jackson as extreme and imprudent. He argues for balance to serve all citizens, including children and workers, and calls for listening to opposing views.
Vermont Concept House Inc seeks in kind donations for residential treatment clients across Vermont. Located on Route 2 Moretown between Middlesex and Waterbury in the former Powder Horn Motel, the program asks for sheets towels washcloths pillows car pentry tools a lawn mower insulation and canned goods. They also need a washing machine and dryer and offer pickup by calling 264 5597 or Box 297 Waterbury John FH Auld Project Administrator Waterbury.
Quote reflects on rainfall, rainfall seeds, and moral consequences. Malvine Cole of Stratton laments effect of U S military actions in Indochina and links to the current wet spring and social turmoil in the nation.
Nature dyeing tips explain making yellow to orange and green tones from dandelion Queen Annes lace wild carrot and madder with mordants such as alum chrome and copperas. Practical steps include pre soaking wool and using mordants to bite color and fix dyes with references to Rae Brown and a Bennington exhibit on August 10 at Mont Anthony Union High School cafeteria.
Nixon led Humphrey by 16 percent in 1964 polls, a lead that faded to under 1 percent. The piece weighs two Hanoi outlooks on returning to Paris talks, one fearing a Nixon win and continued bombing, the other hoping for a McGovern or anti-Nixon shift, predicting a compromise or delayed move until October.
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