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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1975
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues police improperly withheld information during a nine month series of attacks in Bennington. It condemns lack of public alerts, notes missing composite drawings, and suggests timely warnings could have prevented further assaults on women.
A Letter to the Editor condemns police underestimation in a rape case and urges selectmen to address lax procedures. It also discusses Khmer Rouge actions in Cambodia, noting limited U.S. influence and urging nations to prevent future tragedies in Indochina.
A Banner reminiscence ties Casey Jones legend to a widow's warning about a final cry of you stop your cryin now you have another papa on the Salt Lake Line. Bennington public works conducts annual curbside cleanup removing old furniture and appliances and reminds residents to remove doors from abandoned refrigerators to prevent child entrapment.
A reader protests the Bennington Police Department using women as decoys during assault cases, arguing the all male force minimizes rape trauma and urges trained female staff support during investigations and court appearances. The letter cites safety risks, gender bias, and calls for policy changes.
The piece notes spring touch on the mountains, melting snow, and return of life. It describes biking with friends, enjoying open country roads, and planning longer trips. It contrasts country and city life, laments duties, and touches on Kissinger and U S policy amid Vietnam era debates.
Critics fault Henry Kissinger for tying foreign policy to the status quo while misreading the balance. He clings to stability over reform, resisting tough talks with Turkey about Cyprus and backing authoritarian Third World regimes. A shift to proactive reform would require new leadership, a broader American vision, and a mandate. meanwhile the balance must hold.
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