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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner reports it is published daily excluding Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 495 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
A Senate hearing explores ITT's private ties with the Justice Department and a settled antitrust dispute tied to a political donation. The piece notes ITT's $6.7 billion assets and the concentration of U S manufacturing wealth among 200 firms, questioning how to curb giant conglomerates while preserving the economy.
A letter argues that nuclear power safety hinges on competent protective services and warns the AEC’s failings. It cites Vermont Yankee licensing, radioactive ash disposal, and mine burial plans, urging a crash program of nuclear science to avert disaster and celebrating the Vermont controversy as a national signal.
Letters discuss using outside assessors for Bennington property values, arguing for or against relying on democratic, local processes. They raise concerns about listers, selectmen support, and the impact of reassessment on fairness and efficiency. References to broader politics and nuclear power debates appear, urging civic engagement and funding support for the NECNP.
A reader recalls Byron and Judge Lillie praising a 1953 effort to give the American poor a voice. Discussion centers on Moynihan, Nixon, and the push for local bureaucratic solutions versus a centralized authority. The note reflects on a Monday floor meeting and ongoing debates about federal social programs.
A nonpartisan examination argues pressure shaped policy as welfare rolls rose under the poverty agency. It notes Nixon cut conflict oriented programs, replaced leaders, and predicts a survival path focused on sending checks to local governments. It praises Job Corps and Neighborhood Youth Corps for some gains and notes the lasting pride of welfare recipients.
Editor notes politics have no place in Bennington local government and urges the new selectmen to appoint the best people, not party affiliates, to boards. The piece argues candidates outside party lines may run if not labeled, and stresses broad representation across town.
A reader letter from Anna Held Audette of East Haven argues Windsor House should be preserved as a landmark rather than replaced by a drive-in bank branch. Depositors threaten to close Vestmont National Bank accounts to support Historic Windsor Inc.
A memoir of a 24-category daily budget from a past era shows how a two-person household tracked expenses from groceries to meat, coal, and a car. It praises chickens sold and bought, noting inflation then, shifting costs, and a modest income supporting meals, home costs, and occasional splurges.
A humorous line from a cat salesman seems to win over even meat skeptical buyers. He mentions Ralgh Nader and his mother skiving the kind of car he sells, in a quirky local scene at Winsted Cirinn.
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