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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The nation wrestles with capital punishment as court battles delay executions. The Supreme Court has allowed juries broad discretion and limited testimony, but has not ruled on whether the death penalty violates the Eighth Amendment. Observers call for a moratorium until a clear constitutional ruling emerges and note global trends toward abolition.
In Woodford, residents challenge a Boston developer’s plans for 1,100 acres, stressing town zoning and cautioning against relying on multi million dollar rhetoric. They cite Big Pond pollution from prior growth and acknowledge Little Pond remains untouched, warning that development can fail without safeguards and that no guarantees exist.
The piece frets at the long run of presidential politics, arguing Nixon will not run again if elected in 1972 and predicting Democratic nominees will be fatigue ridden. It muses on the likely convention outcome and possible vice presidential picks.
Leon D. Jacobs corrects Roy Marsden's Deer survey report in The Banner noting six dead deer in Pownal seven in Arlington and five in Sandgate based on state figures Lou McLaughlin sent. He states per square mile counts mislead and urges not to publish such hypotheticals while inviting more letters.
A columnist argues Newsweek’s question on learning defines knowledge as study versus acquiring knowledge. He recalls 1902 school life, laments joyless classrooms, and cites Silberman’s critique of public schools. He warns custodial schools erode spirit and urges restoring home and family to rekindle joy in learning.
A Wall Street Journal analysis notes growing budget restraint across states led by California and New York governors seeking welfare cuts, Indiana vetoes a $700 million tax hike, and Connecticut rejecting an income tax. It highlights a railway strike clash and a public mood favoring peace and tax relief, questioning if an era of abundance is ending.
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