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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by UVANNER PUBLISHING CORPORATION at 425 Malin Street, Bennington, Vermont 06201.
The piece argues Nixon’s Vietnam policy risks catastrophe by mining and blockading North Vietnam ports. It compares to 1962 Cuba but notes the United States is the intruder, supplies to the North are smaller than to the South, and only Americans fight on Vietnamese soil. It calls for withdrawal and laments lone presidential power in war decisions.
The Banner explains the opinion ballot on the new Route appeared only once monthly to ensure a valid sample and prevent ballot stuffing. Facsimile ballots will be counted separately, with results and voter profiles to be published after May 15. BCRPC only assists with statistical tabulation.
Editor notes a Readsboro resident argues a new Route 7 benefits only outsiders and tourism reliant firms. A mock Humphrey convention at Arlington Memorial High School drew laughs as Humphrey supporters offered no speech. The utility promotes a dusk to dawn yard lighting logo, questioning if lighting the landscape is conspicuous consumption amid potential electricity shortages.
A letter from a Bennington County resident urges a public meeting at the armory to decide the fate of a new highway. The writer argues Southern Vermont groups won their 10 year push for roads but warns opponents may again block progress. He calls on residents to speak up now and cautions against delaying the decision.
Amy M. Bowen of Readsboro voices anger at new Super Seven road plans favoring outsiders over native Vermonters. She argues land loss, higher taxes, ruined local businesses, safety concerns, and increased dope use tied to outsiders, urging resurfacing instead of expanding ski-area access.
A Rutland resident voices support for a new Route 7 to Bennington, claiming safer, pleasanter drives. The writer notes preferring Rutland shopping longer trips for perceived safety benefits. Mrs. Parle Hill Arlington signs the letter.
A reader from Bennington thanks The Banner for printing both sides of news and letters, praising independent thought and varied political views. He notes readers learn from letters even when opinions differ and encourages continued coverage despite criticism from some readers.
In a letter to the Pownal School Board, Georgen e White argues against Principal Risson’s plan for mixed ability groups. She cites frustration for advanced students, suggesting teachers provide strong answers to showcase the brightest insights and questions whether slower groups are helped by such mixing.
A reader letter criticizes Mr Ogden's May Banner column on the decline of the WASP, arguing bigotry is not a WASP trait and urging dignified debate. The piece laments racism on an editorial page in Vermont, calling it a discredit to a liberty cradle.
In a Friday column Sam Ogden argues that beneath the guise of good manners lurks the Nazi aggression symbolized by the crematoria at Auschwitz and Maidanek, a pointed critique voiced by CRYING ADLER of North Bennington.
Middlebury College economist Klaus Wolff argues Vermont faces import dependence and limited factory jobs. He urges preserving scenic beauty and agriculture as assets to fuel tourism, housing, and allied businesses, cautioning against overdevelopment and mass immigration of workers.
Ned Hunt ington reports Nebraskans react coolly to George McGovern as his campaign stalls in the state that adores farming. Critics label him left wing while staff defends his record on amnesty and marijuana. Nebraskans debate war taxes and political loyalties as McGovern seeks broad support.
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