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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial urges acceptance of Japanese textile export limits to avert new protectionist laws. It argues the psychological effect dwarfs economics as U S manufacturing relies little on imports. Town Meeting outcomes in Vermont reveal planning debates, local races, and shifts toward zoning controls.
A reader urges voter engagement during elections, criticizing complacency and urging changes in leadership. The letter reflects on political systems, census hassles, and personal accountability, urging action to improve governance and community life.
A Vermont group urges overhaul of welfare rules citing moral wrongs and the burden on taxpayers. They propose empowering town officers and county boards to review cases, with a preference to shift able-bodied recipients to work programs and preserve Social Security for the aged, blind, and disabled. Voters are urged to contact legislators to support these measures.
Vermont sportsmen are urged to back the Fish and Game Department as stockholders in a well managed, self supporting agency. Ray Willis, president of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen Clubs, calls for constructive input to governors and lawmakers and invites letters under 200 words for a public dialogue on natural resources management.
A Suffolk County rule bans liquid and powder detergents starting March 1, urging households to switch to soaps and soda. The column notes underground water, septic systems, and the regional push toward biodegradable, phosphate-free cleaners with local vendors and education efforts mirroring Vermont initiatives. It highlights Amway products, Shaklee BASIC D, BASIC H, and local Bennington interest in selling eco friendly lines as fundraisers.
California Democrats show Muskie malaise as the 1972 front runner is seen as silent and noncommittal. McGovern rallies support with a clear platform and youthful team, Lindsay and Bayh draw interest, while Muskie’s cautious, nonquotable replies frustrate leaders and reporters alike. The piece notes Washington views of Muskie and the risk of a frontrunner not defining himself.
In a neighborhood game of Cowboys and Indians a three year old pressed a toy pistol to a nine year old's back shouting Bang. The older boy replied I am on your side and the younger retorted I missed.
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