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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont. It operates daily except Sundays and holidays, serving the local community with regional news and notices.
In a tense lobby confrontation, George McGovern faced a pack of SDS and fringe demonstrators accusing him of drifting from liberal ideals to placate the Democratic establishment. He met them, restated positions, and ended the protest without ejecting the group.
The piece argues McGovern must win support from centrists within his party and the electorate to mount a real challenge to Nixon. It warns that zealots on the left and labor factions could wreck his chances, unless he persuades moderates, Wallace followers, and longtime backers to unite.
A new Vermont Democratic group urges pragmatic politics focusing on legislative seats this year and backing Attorney General James Jeffords in the 1974 bid. They argue GOP establishment will outspend Democrats in 1972 and stress two party survival to keep parties honest.
Montpelier eased by Daniel Beavin a Planfield Goddard College assistant librarian questions Common Sense Associations led by Roland Seward and backed by bank officers. Beavin plans a peaceful bank information campaign and demonstrations to urge Vermonters to withdraw funds if banks support development groups. The effort groups include Sharlyn Romaine and others aiming to educate depositors about loan use and political influence.
In Jamaica during spring to early summer 1972 rains began in May and continued into July, altering wildlife behavior. Birds such as tree swallows and cedar waxwings delayed nesting, while trout and river conditions, high water, and cool temperatures yielded spotty fishing but abundant water. Farmers faced delays in planting and haying, resorts suffered, and increased river boating emerged as ecologists note interconnected environmental impacts.
A reader letter by Justin Brande urges balanced planning and criticizes extremists in planning boards. The piece argues legislatures did not intend blanket stoppage of development and notes the need to resist irresponsible developers while promoting quality growth. It cites Esther Villar and Richard Reeves on gender roles and political rhetoric, then discusses McGovern’s nomination as a watershed ideological moment in American politics and questions voters about Vietnam and government aid.
The piece ponders whether McGovern can win against Nixon, asks if Americans prefer higher taxes on arms or support income tax reforms, and considers public views on education and military spending. It notes Miami talks on Daley’s defeat, ethnic blocs' reactions, labor’s stance, and the shift in political discourse away from old political tropes. The author aligns with McGovern challenging the era’s established narratives.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a caddie claims his wrist device is not a watch but a compass. The hacker growls that time means nothing here, while the caddie insists the item guides him through hours and hours of effort.
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