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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner issue from Monday March 6 1972 presents daily local news coverage produced by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont.
The NH presidential primary injects at least 2 million dollars into the state economy and free national publicity while largely failing to influence national outcomes. Nixon remains strong on the Republican side, and Democratic hopes appear minimal with Muskie and McGovern as the main contenders. The piece argues the primary’s main value is highlighting the system’s wastefulness and political theater.
In The Banner letters complain about recreation funding but the Recreation Commission has reached an agreement to expand indoor activities. The new schedule includes Saturday basketball clinics at the Jr High for 5th and 6th graders, supervised practice at the Jr High on weekends, gym time at North Bennington Elementary, completed youth basketball tournaments with 106 participants, men’s tournaments at Mount Anthony High School, ping pong free play and Thursday tournaments at the high school, plus weathering outdoor constraints as Stark Street and the town pool receive flood clearance and maintenance.
The recreation commission thanks volunteers who run skating, hockey, skiing lessons, and other activities at Willory Park and nearby facilities. It notes transport of two boys to the North Adams rink, a ski tow operation, safety upgrades, and broad community support from Rotary Club and Junior Women’s Club. The note calls for constructive criticism to improve a balanced, low cost program for all ages.
William G. Mattison, Civil Defense director, defends Civil Defense spending in Bennington. He notes the 1972 town budget set 995, only 492.45 spent, and explains matching funds for Rural Fire Department alarms and radios. He offers the charity post if the editor questions the role and highlights past deployments for lost persons, floods, and snowstorms.
The piece urges Bennington County residents to attend tonight’s town hall meetings to discuss local budgets and taxes. It notes turnout is typically small, with votes shaping next fall’s tax levels and regional issues often decided by a single vote in recent years.
The Banner prints two letters from town officials on election issues as replies to recent criticisms. The notice warns readers about travel hazards on the Molly Stark Trail due to potholes and frost heaves, noting upcoming summer betterment projects may explain neglect.
A Bennington Letter to the Editor laments doomsday fear sparked by a MIT study. The author critiques reliance on computer models and warns that unchecked growth in economy and population could trigger societal collapse, urging caution and present focus.
About 250 officials gathered at the Smithsonian to discuss the end of the world and stopping growth to achieve global balance. The panel noted grim prospects, while other reports cited Pioneer 10’s launch toward Jupiter and a future radio reply, illustrating human hope amid doom.
A writer recalls 1980 era debates on education, condemning open classrooms and deschooling while defending traditional schooling. He mocks modern reforms, warns of too-young school board members and astrologically guided placement, and contrasts 20th century ideas with Jefferson, Franklin and contemporary politicians.
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