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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece critiques Defense Secretary Laird for rallying Congress to a $1.2 billion increase in nuclear weaponry after the Moscow summit. It argues his stance risks an arms race, notes Brookings projections toward $100 billion by 1977, and contrasts with Kissinger's comments on nuclear restraint. It questions the logic of continuing qualitative upgrades to force negotiation leverage.
The Albany Times Union piece argues the 1967 six day war exposed Arab willingness to deny defeat. It condemns Arab hatred toward Israel and warns that continued terrorism endangers prospects for peace while praising Israel for seeking a fair settlement and cautioning against tribal hostility.
Editor recalls a social custom called horning or shivaree where newlyweds are serenaded loudly for embarrassment. Vermonters backed Amtrak routes to Montreal, while debates favored an Albany to Canada line along New York state. Sten Lium of Montpelier proposes an inspector general to probe all state agencies except the governor and legislature.
A fragment from the Hucks County Pennsylvania Courier and the Hartford Courant remarks on settlers settling down and reading books. The text references gourmet cookbooks and cautions about dangerous ideas from reading.
In a fragmented 1970-72 race the Democratic field narrows to George McGovern as the strongest candidate. Humphrey Muskie Kennedy face pressure to withdraw, while Wallace’s shot at the nomination looms after his crisis. Party unity seeks to avoid fratricide and align behind McGovern before Miami Beach.
An Observer political diary chronicles January to June notes by a columnist predicting Muskie cannot beat Nixon, mocks rival candidates like Yorty Chisholm McGovern Lindsay and Humphrey, and credits McGovern’s failure with steering Democrats toward Nixon’s win in November. It records exchanges with John Mitchell and frustration with the primary field.
Charles E. Watson of Bennington complains to Public Service Board chair Willem Gilbert about Central Vermont Public Service Corporation billing practices. He argues private financial information is exposed, urges action to restore privacy, reduce lobbying, and warns legislation may follow if the system is not corrected.
The article describes a Friday encounter and a seven-person meeting that aims to create a youth gathering place in Bennington. Citizens call for a Sunday church meeting at the Baptist Church to discuss youth leadership, town officials' support, and funding. The piece urges community action to address youth frustrations and foster collaboration between young people and residents.
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