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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Uet Publishing Corporation at 125 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues President Nixon should reestablish diplomatic and commercial ties with Cuba to undercut liberal critics. It notes 12 years of quarantine policy failing to topple Castro and outlines how OAS moves toward breaking ties, with Chile and Peru already resuming relations and others likely to follow.
The piece weighs potential steps toward Cuba reconciliation mirroring Nixon's Peking trip, proposing gradual moves like travel and air service resumption before broader trade. It also treats Vermont's newspaper reaction to McGovern's nomination, lampooning Loeb's editorials as a charged mix of sarcasm and political critique about voting and youth.
The Banner notes correction on Extension Agent John Page reading a pamphlet titled Good Tasting Milk with a reversed photo. Citizens worry about tree durability amid winter, salt, and vandalism. Some trees must be removed for South Street widening under TOPICS plan, donors urge funding to replant nearby if transplantation isn’t possible.
A Dorset reader criticizes the board of education for repeatedly adding and revising school projects while taxes rise. The letter urges transparency, calls for an independent needs survey, and asks Barbara Smith to lead in clear, taxpayer-minded reform to restore unity and trust.
Community Resources Center officials announce a series of benefit events to support the center at Memorial Park and nearby venues. Open House is set for Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. with tours and Q&A. Various clubs and performers including the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks, Calvin Peterson and the Fantastics, Mt. Anthony Union High School, and Mt. Anthony Country Club contributors are listed for August events with dates and acts to boost center support.
Kathy Luce of Prospect Street North Bennington argues against Mr. Campbell's claim that all young people are lazy. She asserts she works nights, cares for siblings, and follows laws, urging Campbell to apologize and stressing generational misunderstanding.
The Vermont voters are told how petition signatures work for primary and general elections. The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont notes that signing a petition does not endorse a party, only shows voter qualification and ballot inclusion. The First Amendment protects this right, and the ACLU urges reporting harassment to JOAN WEBSTER, President, ACLU Windsor.
The Democratic National Committee quickly replaced Lawrence O'Brien after the convention. On the day after the convention, the office told inquiring staff that O'Brien was no longer with the committee. McGovern had called O'Brien to discuss timing, but the meeting was canceled after O'Brien clarified the schedule.
A pink blue yellow and green booklet from Williamstown urges citizens to reduce waste. It highlights Americans use 40 percent of world resources and offers tips on reusing bags, avoiding plastic, returning glass, sorting paper and cans, and rinsing containers. The group behind it is the Williamstown League of Women Voters and Williams College center.
The report recounts how Chairman Larry O'Brien navigated McGovern’s campaign demands during the convention. McGovern offered co chair and Mrs. Jean Westwood as O'Brien’s alter ego, which O'Brien declined. McGovern then softened the blow, while O'Brien emphasized the need for female leadership and orderly proceedings.
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