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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1972
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 42h Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes Rep. Wilbur Mills could spark tax reform by proposing to repeal 54 major loopholes over three years. The plan would force Congress to reassess each provision, possibly re enacting some, while the White House may try to bury it. Senate pressure from Mike Mansfield could push reform via debt ceiling legislation.
Editor notes critique university budget tactics relying on out of state enrollment and transfer flows to balance finances. Analyzes Vermont Legal Aid funding and lobbying debates in the GOP gubernatorial primary with James Jeffords and Fred Hackett opposing public funding for lobbying. Mentions Angela Davis acquittal and reflections on trial fairness in political contexts.
A Washington Post report says theft crosses social lines as visitors at Kennedy Center and Petrified Forest souvenirs walk off with items. A park officer noted a crystal chandelier piece was removed by editors touring Kennedy Center. The piece argues that expropriation by any name remains theft.
Richard Beever critiques political spin in New York magazine May 8 1972. He notes McGovern claims about 40 percent of corporations paying no income tax are misleading. IRS data show 40 percent had no tax due to loss or no income, plus 18 percent paid no tax despite some profit. Many non-payers, from small assets, come from the lowest IRS category. He argues tax structure is weak and politicians misstate complex facts.
A rural reader letter argues Bookmobile cuts threaten regional library access. It cites Vernon example totals of 15000 books moved yearly and 15 tons of handling, urging readers to contact Vermont state trustees to preserve the service and support rural libraries. Names and addresses of trustees are listed for action.
Edward B. Lamb recalls Hartland’s old disputes over Central School and road work, noting how a barrel aged cider from local apples frames community memory. Isabelle Roberts urges support for Loomis Dana’s Senior Citizens Center efforts and town recreation, urging giving and care for Bennington.
Muhammad Ali announced his first son Muhammad Eban Ali, born May 14, will receive private tutoring from age 3. The planned education includes reading writing spelling and several languages. Ralph Nader criticized government in a testimony urging consumer rights reforms and records openness.
A reflective piece recalls mountain scenery, garden work, and memory while critiquing modern real estate hype. It contrasts past honest listings with today’s fanciful ads, describing rustic cabins, dollhouse dreams, and the lure of secluded Eden against urban noise.
In May 1971 Harvard pollster Pat Caddell and colleagues interviewed 1,200 Californians. They found that about 94 percent aligned with a view that benefits the average person, while a small 6 percent rejected it. The result supports McGovern’s nonideological appeal and belief in restoring core American values ahead of 1972.
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