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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05301.
The piece argues that even with no active war, Vietnam's disruption continues. It highlights direct costs and destruction in South and North Vietnam, rising postwar issues for veterans, demobilization troubles, widespread poverty, unemployment, and social disorder. It notes responsibility shifting to U.S. voters for aid.
The piece laments Martha Mitchell’s clashes with both parties as a security agent allegedlyENTERED her bedroom and pulled the phone from the wall. It notes rising tempers for a hot campaign and questions the GOPs handling of privacy and access amid the Nixon era.
A reader thanks supporters who organized a Christian Unity picnic with no budget. Acknowledgments include The Banner for publicity, Radio Station WEIN for publicity, Joseph Laddy of Brookside Press for printing, Geoffrey Locklin for audio setup, John Lowre of Central Vermont Public Service for truck use, and helpers Dale Dickerson Richard Baker and Frank Johnson Jr for assisting with banners.
A Bennington note of gratitude lists donors and participants in a charity picnic. It thanks Grand Union Saveway Super Duper First National and A and P Supermarkets, church groups, 4-H Charlie Brown, Troy 31 Group, and individuals Jeffrey Metcalfe, Paul Beine Jr, Paul Bohne III, Dennis Hoth, and others for leading prayers, songs, fundraising, and food delivery to the needy. The message honors unity among denominations and extends thanks from Mr Keppler and the committee.
A column humorously notes the U S Postal Service turns one year old and lampoons tax loopholes including a California case about deducting a wife as a depletion resource. It discusses the potential Route 7 and Route 674 projects and argues a new highway could reduce truck accidents at Harwood Hill underpass and detours along North Bennington streets.
George Van Sant, long serving Bennington legislator from District 23 and later District 2, states he will not seek reelection in August petitions season. He recounts service since 1964, notes reapportionment reduced House size, and thanks constituents for support while urging a younger successor to continue serving Vermont and its people. Stadowbrook Farm Vermont.
A reader reviews Carl Marzani’s The Wounded Earth noting its alarming data on world population growth, waste produced, and environmental threats. The piece highlights Marzani’s background, critiques of nuclear power debates, and his call for practical economic and social remedies to heal the planet.
Washington Today reports on a California primary analysis that outlines McGovern weaknesses. Loss of Jewish vote, weak youth turnout, tax plan confusion, and a shift to an Establishment image undermine his bid while Humphrey capitalizes. Nixon ready to exploit these faults.
Three clergymen debate how wealth should be divided between personal use and church. One draws a line for God to claim, another a circle, and the third tosses money in the air to see what God grabs. The tale is attributed to Jackie Kannan of a New York nightclub.
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