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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Ms. Carlson warns that reduced federal and state funding for day care centers risks closing centers, forcing working parents to quit jobs and rely on public aid. She argues that beyond workforce stability, centers provide essential daily child care and a stable home life, benefiting children's futures. Local centers campaign to raise funds this week to survive amid cuts.
A Southern Pines writer argues the Confederate flag shown in Bennington Museum is unappreciated on Yankee soil and proposes a flag exchange. The letter worries about southern Daughters of the Confederacy marching to reclaim the symbol, urging both sides to keep flags as historical items rather than symbols of victory or defeat.
The Automobile Club of Vermont cautions motorists about hoarding gasoline amid shortages. Storing fuel in cans in hot trunks can cause expansion and overflow, raising ignition risk in crashes or near lit cigarettes. The AAA notes no current highway stranding but warns a severe explosion could follow a fire.
In an editorial RS argues about geothermal energy from underground hot water and steam. He notes Imperial Valley reserves could triple Hoover Dam output and expects leasing of federal lands to rise for geothermal development. He cites rising power demand, potential 395 million kilowatts by 2000, and sees geothermal as a safe clean alternative to dwindling oil and gas and uncertain nuclear plants.
Saint Stanley C. Kemmerer of St. Pauls Episcopal Church Durant Iowa argues the Gideon Bible drive at Mount Anthony Union High School was unfortunate not unconstitutional. He contends King James Version is outdated and praises modern translations while supporting readers who declined the distribution.
Readers argue Vermont welfare and day care cuts hit the middle class, harming working mothers and families. They urge income based sliding scales and insist day care remains a crucial support for employment and child welfare.
Tom Braden argues that Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon fuel regional instability. He states that while Arab states resist resettlement, a generous Israeli offer to relocate refugees could unlock a peace breakthrough. He critiques past journalism and proposes a frontier-based settlement strategy.
A letter from MARSDEN FARRIOR of Southern Pines NC recounts visiting Bennington Vermont's museum. He describes a Confederate battle flag locked behind glass and proposes exchanges between the United Daughters of the Confederacy and a Union group to place flags on their respective sides of the Mason Dixon Line for goodwill.
ANIE SHEFFIELD of Mineola voices opposition to the Vietnam War and the U S military policy, urging the end of violent action and criticizing the Department of Defense for funding war and destruction. The letter cites millions killed or crippled and calls for a department of peace.
In Arlington near Fisher Elementary, a garden display features Jupines, Oriental poppies, iris, and prominent chives. The piece explains why allium plants deter pests, notes soil and root interactions with beneficial microbes, and praises a mixed planting approach as part of organic gardening practices.
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