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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1972
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 25 Main Street Bennington Vermont 06201.
The piece argues former U S Representative William H Meyer advocated recognizing Red China long before it became popular and that his past critics now align with Nixon era shifts. It notes Vermont figures Robert Stafford and George McGovern, suggesting Meyer now fits the same ticket as McGovern amid Democratic party disarray in Vermont.
The article notes Bill Meyer may run in 1972 under the Democratic banner though party conservatives distrust him after past splits with the party and ties to the Liberty Union. It suggests he could be viable if a strong national Dem machine backs him, but warns he must face Republicans and win forgiveness for prior complaints.
Dr Paul Dudley White aged 85 launches a Children Crusade fundraising for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon Africa. He emphasizes starting health habits at birth to reduce future dependence on unhealthy life choices. The article notes White's shift toward preventive medicine and cites education efforts in New York State and at Shenendehowa Central School District near Albany.
Washington report profiles Richard Stearns a Stanford Rhodes scholar and McGovern delegate hunter. It cites his forecast that McGovern will fall 58 votes short on first ballot with nonprimary delegates leaning his way and potential second round gains, highlighting party dynamics and strategic moves at the convention.
The reader reflects on Barry Commoner’s idea that all living beings must fit into the changing eco sphere or perish. Birds adapt readily to new surroundings, building nests in garages, chimneys, and amid traffic, while waterfowl suffer from drainage and pollution. People face economic displacement as environments change, with work losing meaning and small communities fading toward urban living.
Vermont state Sen. Charles Delaney, the lone Democrat seeking statewide office, plans to sit out early campaigning as McGovern allies press for a liberal lineup. Former Gov. Hoff notes potential challengers like Francis Cain and John Downs, while Delaney criticizes McGovern resolutions and hopes to unite a fractured Democratic Party ahead of the fall election.
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