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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201, excluding Sundays and holidays.
The Nixon administration labels critics of rapid Vietnam withdrawal as neo isolationists while defending continued leadership. The piece contrasts this view with past critics who feared endless conflict and argues the quest for peace should not be mistaken for retreat. It notes public candor limits and questions whether Nixon’s stance truly strengthens U.S. global standing.
The piece defends the elected Vermont attorney general system as essential to guarding the people's rights. It notes Jim Jeffords pursues an activist role, clashes with business and conservative factions, and questions undercutting deputies' influence and moving the post to gubernatorial appointment.
A Sunday observer counts 75 deer grazing near West Arlington and Sandgate amid spring rites. Vermont housing costs reach a median of 16 500 dollars with financed purchases likely costing about 2 000 dollars yearly. mobile homes appear affordable for many workers. Peter Houskeeper serves again as interim headmaster at Burr & Burton Seminary, stepping in during Neal McLaughlin’s leave of absence.
United States negotiators led by Assistant Secretary of State Joseph Sisco promise Israel up to 200 military planes, 1 billion dollars in credits, hundreds of millions for refugee resettlement, and large scale desalinization aid. A four power Sharm El Sheik occupation is floated to secure Gulf access, while a comprehensive treaty remains unlikely. Israel resists withdrawing to pre 1967 lines, seeking secure borders with limited response to U.S. terms.
A letter to the editor rebuts John Simson director of the Bennington Regional Planning Commission. The writer says they are as uninformed as most citizens and aimed to provoke public justification for BRPC support. He notes he could have asked BRPC directly but chose to inform the public. Simson then presents the 1971 annual report.
Reader requests the BRPC budget mailed to 9 000 people and the March newsletter but neither report itemizes expenditures. Mr Simson says most funds go to staff salaries and consultants fees. The BRPC budget is 46 000 instead of 37 000, and each consultant costs 150 per day while roles remain vague.
Readers dispute Dr John G Long of Burlington about Vermont fluoridation figures and local status in Bennington Rutland and Rutland. letters from Doris Kuhner Robin Lentini and Gerald Raftery critique fluoride policy and media coverage. The letters urge accuracy and caution on public spending and planning.
Mountain Chatter describes being snowbound on Skylark in Searsburg Vermont as heavy winds and 10 foot snowbanks trap homes. The author notes birds at feeders buried, and shares practical advice on stocking a pantry and surviving winter with large quantities of groceries and preserved foods.
The piece critiques American attitudes toward Southeast Asia and foreigners, noting a lack of genuine understanding and respect. It quotes Grosvenor on facially patronizing behavior, from diplomacy to aid, and adds political jab at Pat Paulsen and a brief tribute to Philo Farnsworth, who died at 64 after pioneering television.
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