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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 495 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
A New York Times report notes 33 top West Point graduates, captains and majors, have resigned commissions seeking civilian challenges beyond the military ladder. The piece argues morale is strong yet hints a need for new approaches as the Army confronts Vietnam era strain and calls for reform. A Seattle go-go dancer case raises First Amendment questions about topless performances and public communication. The column also satirizes a Bennington restaurant dispute and previews Democratic convention beachside childcare plans, noting women delegates will be more prominent.
The letter writer labels George McGovern a reformer and miracle maker. They critique his plan for a universal yearly income starting at $12,000, health care for all, wealth sharing, and a claim of giving $41,000 in federal money to every woman and child, questioning source of funding.
A fragmentary letter targets McGovern noting promises, alleged ties, and warnings of antiwar and pro Communist leanings. It claims defense cuts to be treasonous, cites political figures, and accuses the campaign of pandering to leftist causes while neglecting duties and national defense. The piece ends with a street address 9 Depot St.
Yale University trustees, holding a vast investment portfolio, plan to activist shareholders by speaking out against socially harmful corporate decisions. Guided by The Ethical Investor, they will consider health safety and basic freedoms impacts, using voting power to influence corporate citizenship.
A fragmentary editorial muses on a sensational headline about Martha Mitchell and a Panama or Poland prison tale. It recalls Burroughs jungle epics and the GOP elephant emblem, picturing Mitchell guarded while elephants parade with torches. The piece questions the elephants count and hints at satire.
In a rambling, flirtatious reminiscence the author riffs on Weather Girls and ancient myths. It weaves names like Agnes Thor Mars Venus Pallus and references the Weather Bureau. The prose veers between satire and nostalgia, with quirky asides about barbershop singers and local lore.
Letter from ALR Frankel objects to Fairdale Farms ad praising nonreturnable cartons. He questions the definition of returnable and recyclable packaging and urges a return to traditional returnable milk bottles, asking to remove the misleading phrasing from future packaging.
A company of New York actors plans to establish a resident theatre in the Bennington area of Southern Vermont. They seek a suitable building, ideally a former theatre or moviehouse, a barn or large house, and invite those interested to write to Eric Peterson at 20 West Bard, New York, NY for further information.
A Vermont column by George Gordon argues recreation covers far more than skiing and resorts. It links fishing, hiking, boating and local commerce to wages and profits, urging careful distinction as officials tally the industry’s true scope and impact on employment and regional planning.
Vermont Senator reports in a monthly Senate newsletter that he supports a 20 percent increase in Social Security checks. He notes progress on major 1973 issues, ongoing welfare reform, and calls for timely action while outlining committee work and travel to Vermont since the special election. He mentions international Cold War gains and plans for July recess with office hours in Rutland.
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