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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner states it is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Hanne Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 06291.
The piece argues that a McGovern nomination or denial could wreck the Democratic Party, splitting power between reformers and the longtime establishment. It cites the California delegates fight, party coalitions, and parliamentary tactics shaping a likely Nixon reelection amid internal Democratic turmoil.
Walter Hard Jr leaves Vermont Life after 25 years shaping the magazine from a small-state house organ to a national, self-supporting publication. He kept politics and department games at bay, aiming for artistic, independent work. Now he will pursue freelance writing, promising unseen Vermont stories.
The Life magazine interview with Richard Meryman features George McGovern claiming the Democratic nomination and warning of running as an independent if blocked. The piece critiques McGovern's tactics, argues for open conventions, and stresses the need to unite voters for November while noting broader national issues ahead of the 1976 anniversary.
A reflective critique compares educator and auto industry approaches to problems and consumer access. It notes high and rising salary targets, remedial challenges, and admissions trends at Newark State College and City University of New York, drawing humor from a beagle college bet.
Franklin Prantz argues against anti environmental lobbying and the misuse of terms like fair legitimate progress and propaganda. He urges focus on restoring environmental justice, creating local jobs, and forming technical committees to improve industrial wastewater treatment while preserving countryside and heritage.
A spoofed weeklong convention schedule lampoons Miami events with Mayor Daley, Walter Cronkite, and McGovern, including chaos at Fontainebleau, drunken chatter, clashes, and dramatic declarations. The piece satirically notes parades, prayers, speeches, and offbeat scenes from Monday through Friday.
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