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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, issued daily except Sundays and holidays, is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201, the paper serves the local region with daily news and notices.
The court's decision requires objectors to oppose all wars to qualify for draft exemption, a Hobson's choice that preserves the Selective Service yet risks undermining it. The two cases show sincere but uncompromising beliefs about Vietnam, suggesting a shift toward an all volunteer army while warning of dangers of a mercenary citizenry.
A University of Chicago sociologist notes a second postwar baby boom beginning around 1968 with higher births year over year. The piece discusses economic, social, and policy implications, including Nixon era family size ideas and potential effects on consumption and labor.
The Banner notes county agriculture talk by John Page and Larry Pratt feeding ground up newsprint to cattle, recalls a Vermont tale of a horse fed sawdust. Gov Deane Davis appoints three neutral Fish and Game Board members. Vermont high school basketball flare up cited as mishandled travel logistics could prevent future incidents.
A Baner readerMrs Mary E Mathers urges Bennington County residents to back United Counseling Service. She credits UCS with aiding her mobility, therapy, transportation, and emotional support through community mental health services, urging funding to prevent institutional care and reduce tax costs.
A correction notes local mothers led by Judith Wichelns are selling Basic H and Basic D biodegradable cleaners for Prospect School. Details include orders handled by Mrs Jerome Wichelns, plus a feature on Prospect School as a Vermont demonstration and training center. Community commentary covers local voting on Article 12, parade size, and budget issues, urging voter turnout.
Supreme Court curbs Interstate plans to seize 26 acres of a 342 acre Memphis park for a highway stating parkland may be used only as a last resort if no feasible alternative exists. The ruling prompts new hearings and signals growing public concern about freeway expansion into urban and park spaces across the nation.
In a Burlington Free Press humorous snippet a farm boy asks how to make a girl marry him and is told that if she wants him, there is little that can stop it. The wry exchange reflects lighthearted courtship wisdom from a rural perspective.
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