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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201. The notice states the newspaper operates from a Vermont base serving local readers with daily coverage.
The vice president’s Boston speech condemns CBS documentaries notably Hunger in America and The Selling of the Pentagon, arguing media bias while prompting renewed focus on the controversial program. The piece contrasts Eisenhower’s warning on defense publicity with Agnew’s critique.
A Bennington welfare rights letter urges Medicaid expansion to include dental and eye care for children and adults. It cites 1969 joint House Senate recommendations and a governor led blue ribbon study, noting funding limits and risks to General Assistance and other programs. The author calls on readers to contact Montpelier representatives.
A reader letter from Arlington argues the Arlington Ambulance Service has not disbanded despite rumors. It apologizes for recent missed responses due to mechanical issues, thanks Bennington and Manchester Rescue Squads, invites public input, and notes plans to buy a new ambulance funded by donations.
Vermont report analyzes President Nixon's view that marijuana should not be legalized but penalties could be reduced. The piece cites Blue Cross Blue Shield figures on experimentation, expert opinions from Drs Grinspoon Freedman and Johnson, and calls for clear, decisive policy rather than halfhearted answers.
Richard L. Kaye, Harvard ’46, hosts WCRB Saturday Night after Boston Symphony broadcasts. The two hour program blends event notes, comedy, show tunes, Bible readings, and Harvard Bulletin excerpts with reader contests and prizes. Kaye markets bumper stickers and publicizes quirky item slogans.
A CBS NBC debate over Spiro Agnew’s charges against media accuracy follows his criticism of CBS’s Selling of the Pentagon piece. Critics argue CBS misrepresented the issue while Agnew denies intimidation attempts. Concurrently Bose sues Consumer Reports over a Bose 901 review amid praise from others.
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