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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece praises parts of President Nixon's State of the World Message as restrained and hopeful about dialogue with China but criticizes its failures on Southeast Asia. It argues the speech avoids taking necessary steps to end the war, questions winding down while Laos expands, and says real change requires a new leader who will acknowledge mistakes and shift policy in Indochina.
Editor notes Shaftsbury led a regional straw vote opposing an eastwest highway from Bennington to Brattleboro. The piece laments lack of similar town votes and urges broader local input. It also discusses property listing reform, unification impacts in North Bennington, liquor sale debates, and a final Bennington Village report marking the end of an era in local government.
An excerpt from McCall’s Cure Family Guide to Pup and Dog Care explains that dogs howl for ordinary reasons such as boredom hunger or seeking entry or exit. The piece debunks the superstition that a howling dog foretells death, noting self pity prompts the behavior when a death in the family nears.
The Calley testimony reveals ordered killings and the use of civilians as human mine detectors in Vietnam. It portrays a casual, systemic view of body counts and ethics, questioning accountability for war practices. The piece argues guilt lies beyond individuals to the sanctioned system sustaining these actions.
In Searsburg Mountain Chatter describes a frozen scene from a spring flower show in Connecticut Valley, noting ice coated flora and rooms transformed for a floral party. The article covers displays from cactus terraces to a 24 foot Tree of Flowers, plus a side recipe for stone crack pickles and memories of the Springfield show.
George H. Spargo of Old Bennington lauds state Sen Madeline Harwood for efficiency in office and tireless work for constituents. He highlights her efforts against liens on elderly, blind, and disabled property and her progressive, practical sense in Montpelier.
Local resident states he paid about $600 in property taxes in 1970 and invites contact to discuss the matter. The town report shows no unpaid taxes for Mr. Gray, but his firm Tri State Mobile Homes is listed with delinquent taxes totaling 1,110.68 dollars.
Readers praise Mr Rock Rogers poetry and prose on Station WBTN and in The Banner They commend uplifting themes in a troubled world and thank the poet for inspiring thoughts quoted by Misses Mable and Ethel Wisner Arlington Pos Sal
Editors address lingering racial slur naming in Vermont mountains and streams. Officials and activists push to replace offensive toponyms with respectful alternatives, highlighting community impact and the need for inclusive geographic labeling.
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