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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 429 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, the paper serves the local region with news and notices.
The piece laments waning public excitement for the Apollo 15 mission while praising astronaut courage and NASA's tech. It argues that funds spent on space should be weighed against pressing social needs and cites D J Fink of General Electric who warns against ignoring space program benefits and tech spinoffs.
A sober critique argues Apollo’s spin offs are fewer and cheaper via unmanned missions, and that manned flights inflate costs. Eugene Shoemaker says much knowledge could be gained with unmanned systems at far less expense. The piece questions NASA funding priorities and political prestige vs tangible value.
The article notes Russia’s anxiety over Bobby Fischer challenging world champion Boris Spassky. It highlights Fischer’s recent 6-0 wins over Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen, his outsider image, and potential repercussions if he advances to face Spassky. It speculates on media coverage and political reaction at home.
Freya Stark argues in Perseus in the Wind that true schooling should end with four aims, only one intellectual. He seeks happiness beauty death awareness and fear conquest as core outcomes, criticizing tech‑centered curricula and economists. Burlington Free Press
Stephen H. Gilman defends Mount Anthony Union High School teachers by outlining a 1971-1972 1972-1973 contract package. It covers recognition of the Southwest Vermont Education Association, bargaining rights, grievance procedures, leave provisions, salary increases, health coverage, and merit pay discussions, arguing teachers are fairly treated despite editorials.
The Bennington Little League president expresses gratitude to all who helped with the district tournament held July 23 and 24 in Bennington. Special thanks go to Leon Jacobs and committee members for field work, Eddie Daniels and sponsors for support, and volunteers for scoring, umpiring, concessions, parking, and safety.
A columnist criticizes Senator George D. Aiken for supporting atomic power despite findings from the 1950s radiation hearings. The piece cites the Vernon reactor, asserts no safe radiation level exists, and urges public attention to the dangers of nuclear electricity generation as outlined in the Senate subcommittee report and the book Poisoned Power.
In 1954 Nixon pressed for aid to French forces in Indochina while Eisenhower overruled him. The piece recalls a Dien Bien Phu contingency plan using tactical atomic weapons and notes Buckley’s National Review faced criticism for its hoax plan. The author reflects on presidential restraint and the enduring use of contingency plans in military planning.
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