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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It lists 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201 as its office location.
Editorial discusses Gain detergent ads versus environmental safety marks, criticizing hype and phosphates, NTA and other claims. Notes government seizures of No Phosphates and Eco l G products and calls for plain labels. Urges homemakers to seek basic, back-to-basics washing methods.
In Montpelier the political circle notes that preparations for the 1972 Republican gubernatorial race are already underway. The House reset four assistant attorney generals from Attorney General James M. Jeffords’s control, a move tied to the governor’s office and legislative maneuvering. Officials say Gov. Deane Davis disavowed part while insiders credit Richard Witten and Mallary with strategy, highlighting factional tensions between conservatives and moderates ahead of the 1972 campaign.
Vermont writer notes Mars named March brings violent patterns from snow to warm slush and back as storms roll in from the West, with wild winds, sudden thaws, and hints of spring. He recalls Virginia and Vermont scenes, river mud, birds returning, and prepares for fly-tying season, glad to be alive.
The Banner editor receives a critical letter praising the paper only if openly advertised as fair. The writer attacks Vince Bartimo and Robin Lentini for protesting perceived flaws and noise, calling out loud complaints and self-importance while praising honest effort and positive views.
Nathan Pressman argues capitalism causes poverty and war and urges workers to unite under the Socialist Labor Party to end private ownership of productive means and to form a Socialist Industrial Union to operate industries for society’s benefit. Ellenville, New York.
A Washington column analyzes the Laos setback as a repudiation of Vietnamization. It argues South Vietnamese forces abandoned bases under heavy pressure, airlifted out by U.S. helicopters, signaling a rout before April. Implications loom for Thieu’s reelection and the 1972 campaign.
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