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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 42 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Six New England governors sue the federal government to strike down oil import quotas arguing they unfairly raise Northeast costs since 1969. They claim quotas keep prices high, add over 1 billion dollars yearly national oil costs, and burden average New England families with about 1504 dollars annually in fuel bills. They link offshore drilling debates to the quotas and expect courts to resist oil lobby pressures.
The Dacser letters criticize Environmental Action for opposing funding of the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor and accuse government and corporate interests of suppressing scientific information. They argue about who employs scientists and claim viewpoints are constrained within a structure driven by efficiency and national security, creating an information gap as Atomic Energy Commission and Bureau of Mines personnel speak.
Environmental Action editorials accuse government pressure stifling dissent among researchers at Bennington College and other institutions. Dr Irving Lyon joins luminaries like Barry Commoner and Linus Pawling in urging openness, while political maneuvering signals a high-stakes campaign to influence public opinion and policy.
McGovern pursues Wallace voters and shifts from base to broaden appeal. In Boston supporters echo youth energy while Ohio voters show Wallace sympathy. McGovern warns Wallace is not on ballot and urges turnout, while noting the need to mobilize Wallace-leaning followers and craft a program.
Humor in a Mine Workers Journal recounts a Sunday school lesson on Lot. A student asks what happened to Lot's tea after his wife was turned to salt, provoking a moment of tentative humor during the tale.
The notes laud dedicated volunteers who labored on Green Up despite apathy among participants. A resident reportedly skipped fishing season to join the service club in a strong show of community sacrifice. The piece critiques Agnew's Maine Republican convention remarks as defamatory toward antiwar critics.
The fourth annual stockholders meeting of TOME Inc will be held May 15 at 7 30 p m in the Bennington Free Library Community Rooms. Reports and a Bennington Program presentation by David Jarevkie and team plus an introduction to manager Peter Goyer and his wife Glenda. Renovations at Beech Court southside apartments progress with units 7 17 ready and 12 13 nearing completion. Fire damage work at Beech Court on BenMaont Avenue completed with Rd Levesque as contractor. Child care program two afternoons weekly with Bennington College students assisting. Next directors meeting May 4 7 30 p m at Beech Court. Visitors welcome. MAXA WEBSTER for HOME Directors
Arlington poet ROCK R Rogers laments property boundaries while celebrating flowers and seed drops. He rails against trespassers yet admits a lure in climbing walls and fences, warning neighbors to respect lines yet embracing the garden’s rebel charm.
A group from Wilmington travels to Greenfield and back, noting melting snow and septic tank issues at their mountain base. John Wood announces the Vermont Writers League spring meeting May 6 in Manchester with speakers Nocoian Runnion and Barney Crosier, lunch at $2.50, registration 9:10 to 10:30 a.m.
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