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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, the paper serves the Vermont community with local news and notices.
A Brattleboro Reformer guest editorial analyzes Vermont politics ahead of the 1972 governor race. It centers on potential contenders Democrat Robert E. Boardman and Republican Richard W. Mallory, noting Democratic push for Boardman and Republican interest in Mallory, with Goldwater era parallels and party dynamics shaping an Echo rather than a clear Choice for voters.
A summary of Michael Young’s thesis that giantism harms society and that modern life benefits from extensive miniaturization across factories government parties armies and even schools. The piece argues for more compact systems from airplanes to megacities and suggests downsizing institutions including the Pentagon, with a provocative musing on preferring a small war or no war.
Public Safety Commissioner Edward Corcoran told a Montpelier conference he feared overreaction to visiting youths more than the visitors themselves. The event urged calm as officials warned against arming vigilante action sparked by scare headlines and talk of repel invaders during June and July.
Captain Richard Jones of Indianapolis arrested a man distributing $52,000 worth of heroin during the NATO Conference of Mayors. The bust reveals a thriving heroin trade in midwestern cities, with 90,000 buttons planned from the supply and profits approaching half a million dollars. Police found $225,000 in attachable property plus items in 12 safety deposit boxes.
A Vermont reader reflects on a Kodak environmental photo contest book urging towns to document pollution and beautification efforts. He notes Randolph’s prize photo, contrasts local cleanups with nationwide pollution scenes, and mentions Bennington’s upcoming Main Street tree planting project to capture before and after images for submission.
A reader responds to Sam Ogden noting that racial groups exhibit varied talents born of history and circumstance. The letter urges recognizing individual abilities without racial categorization, arguing freedom to develop talents beyond stereotypes. Patricia Kellogg, North Bennington, signs the piece.
Gerald Raftery of Arlington criticizes Terry Ehrich and others for undermining free speech on sensitive topics. He cites National Academy of Sciences findings, references to Dr. William Shockley and Dr. Arthur Jensen, and notes disrupted lectures at Dartmouth and Harvard by SDS and ACLU reactions. He contrasts “storm trooper tactics” with calm, professional opposition.
Janet A. Rutley asks readers to support elected Bennington School District board members and trust their decisions for the children and community. She defends the board against criticism and urges letting them conduct meetings without constant defense.
A New York column discusses William D. Pardridge and the debt production ratio DPR, noting private debt outpacing production from 1967 to 1970. It projects 6.5 to 7 percent inflation and questions long term stability under growing debt. Also includes a light anecdote about friendship and a quip on office automation.
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