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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The EPA proposes broad transportation rules to cut auto exhaust in 18 cities under the Clean Air Act. Boston would curb parking and levy daily surcharges while requiring emission controls, with a Route 128 perimeter ban one day weekly. Los Angeles and New Jersey face tougher goals, prompting public opposition.
Editor notes upcoming Bennington School District annual meeting will decide on buying St Joseph College building for use as an elementary school. An information tour of the building is set for 7 tonight to help residents learn facts before deciding.
In Tehran Tom Braden argues instability in the Middle East risks oil supply and urges a US energy plan. He cites Iran and Saudi Arabia as essential but cautions against actions that could threaten 11 million barrels daily by 1960 and calls for a settlement to secure Israel and stabilize the region.
Paul Gray of Hoosick Falls defends a Wenner Campus review of a weekend student film showing. He argues the Banner should not rely on a drama critic for cinema, cites audience enjoyment, and counters Gilbert’s harsh judgments of pieces like Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Amazing Grace and A Beautiful Bird the Only Kind We Cage.
A letter to BSD voters argues for focus on school quality and facilities, addresses overcrowding, and promises to listen to residents. The candidate pledges to seek solutions without excessive taxes and to bring community suggestions to the board for discussion. The writer stresses children as a key resource and asks for June 26 votes.
John Vootker, former Michigan Supreme Court Judge and attorney, writing as Robert Traver, reflects that fishing in the woods offers a rare solitude where a man can escape loneliness.
A first person account recalls a powerful summer storm on Skylark Mountain. Lightning rods are installed after a fierce event that sends sparks, shatters bulbs, and floods the kitchen drain. Despite fear, the system calms future storms, though nerves remain tense in unsafe places.
Nationwide viewers and callers dissect the Watergate saga on talk shows exploring whether the President knew. From Boston to Nashville to New York, listeners push the issue, reflecting a restless public, a longing to be heard, and a sense of disquiet about political secrets and media coverage.
In a humorous excerpt from Family Peekly, Tudson says he married his dream girl and praises her beauty and grooming while a friend ridicules the long meals in restaurants. The exchange ends with Tudson admitting fatigue from dining out.
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