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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1973
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation, located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont D5201.
The editorial questions a Vermont law requiring stops for red or red white flashing emergency lights, arguing it creates traffic hazards and urging motorists to slow down or yield rather than halt. It cites Firefighters Association views and Motor Vehicle Commissioner Malloy’s concerns, plus humorous references to rising costs and other local notes.
The author, program administrator for the Bennington County Early Child Development Corporation, argues day care has become a political football. He critiques Washington’s policies, warns of welfare increases if day care is cut, and laments the social fallout for working parents and children.
Public notice from the Vermont Firefighters Association urges drivers to yield to red and blue flashing emergency vehicles. The new rule, effective March 1, 1973, requires all such vehicles to pull to the right and stop, improving response times for fire, rescue, and ambulance units statewide.
A Williams College Center for Environmental Studies event screened a Rodale Press documentary titled Looking for Organic America. The viewer notes focus on motives for organic farming, contrasts with agribusiness methods, and highlights big organic markets and gentler farming life, while noting tense coverage of feedlots and battery cages.
President Nixon appoints James H Schlesinger as CIA director to clean house after 27 years. Veterans warn rapid reshaping risks undermining civilian control, objectivity, and the agency. Schlesinger dismisses veteran staff, signals further cuts, and prompts fear of losing clandestine services.
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