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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 426 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Nixon linked Taiwan troop reductions to Vietnam war progress. It suggests the phrase “area” in the communique means Far East forces stay until Vietnam ends, effectively pressing Beijing to push terms in Washington's favor. Conservative and some objective voices note the deal may favor the United States.
The piece argues China has limited sway over North Vietnam, with Russia supplying most Hanoi's weapons. It suggests Peking could influence peace demands but unlikely to force a non Communist South Vietnam. The commentary views U S reliance on China as a surprising turnabout after deploying troops to counter what was deemed China’s expansion.
Vermont’s House narrowly killed a plan to raise the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.00 per hour citing employer costs. A Senate panel backed a one mill tax on containers with a five cent beverage deposit to fund recycling and landfill work, while critics lament wage poverty and welfare costs.
The Vermont Senate's new U S Senator Robert T Stafford co sponsors with Senator Taft a bill offering partial amnesty to 70 000 draft evaders and 500 in U S prisons who agree to military or alternative service for three years The Vermont American Legion condemns the measure as dishonor and opposes its enactment while praising Stafford for a more enlightened outlook.
Local Bennington hearings on February 28 and 2 focused the debate over the proposed Route 7 highway. Citizens, groups, and officials argued for and against location and construction, while some urged waiting for stronger planning processes and NEPA considerations. A letter-writer urged grassroots action to halt the project, inviting residents to attend meetings and write or call with their views.
A 1972 piece reviews Hubert Humphrey’s campaign themes, tracing his call for bold planning and new development banks for urban and rural areas. It contrasts Humphrey with Muskie and McGovern, noting the New Deal tone and the public mood for decisive action. A related traffic anecdote closes the column.
A JAMAICA column argues that policy and fish and game management clash. It notes predators like bobcats were recently taxed with bounties ending and warns against political interference. The piece stresses predators keep deer and fish populations in balance and laments hunting as sport without ecological regard.
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