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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
3
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial argues Congress must reclaim control of war-making from the President to prevent unilateral actions in Vietnam. It warns of perilous escalation, criticizes past congressional passivity, and urges use of appropriations power to force constitutional accountability and avert catastrophe.
St Johnsbury attorney John Downs withdraws from governor race leaving Sen Charles L Delaney as the only announced Democrat. The move reinforces Vermont's status as a minority party and suggests the stronger GOP, if well funded and organized, will win while the public loses out on broader exposure of ideas.
Editor notes that three South Street trees at Friendly Tee Cream were irreparably damaged during site work, endangering the downtown tree planting success. Company agrees to extensive landscaping and new trees on South and Hillside Streets to restore visual image and trust with Bennington officials. The Putnam Square Cynic praised a Burlington Route 7 injunction report, noting Harvey D. Carter’s planned flight to Burlington for clients.
A reader letter in The Banner argues Birthright offers a humane alternative to abortion, noting motherhood joys and adoption paths. It challenges terms like embryo or fetus and cites fetal development milestones to counter pain claims, urging informed choice and support.
Letter from Cleveland and Dodge Jr of Pownal arguing against expanding old Route 7 to eight lanes. They propose preserving the scenic view by keeping two northbound lanes on old Route 7 and adding two southbound lanes on a new Route 2, with minimal use of trucks on the valley route. They suggest alternatives tying Pownal Center to Massachusetts and opposing a high speed interstate path via Routes 22 and 22A. The writer urges Vermont coordination over broad highway department dictates.
E.W. Ellenwood of Dorset lauds Prof Irving Lyon’s courage to critique nuclear plans at Vernon and criticizes Bennington College Faculty Personnel Committee for withholding negative evidence and for a process he calls insufficiently conscientious. He urges upholding personal liberty and public welfare over procedural secrecy.
Bertha Funnell's Walt Whitman on Long Island surveys Whitman's early career and life, from Brookyn journalism to Leaves of Grass. It blends genealogical notes, place descriptions, and images, with Walters of Emerson and family ties. A compact, spirited look for Whitman enthusiasts.
Washington reports that Gov. Jesus Gilligan faulted Ohio primary chaos and weak organization for Muskie losses. Insiders cite aide Mark Shields exaggerating and mocking speeches, money-raising missteps by Berle Bernhard, and endorsers overdirecting the campaign. Muskie hesitated on a key ITT issue and struggled to present a clear, decisive message, culminating in a self admitted fault as he quit the race.
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