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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The Putnam Memorial Hospital fundraiser success was announced at last night’s victory meeting. Community pride and enthusiasm surged as donors of all sizes supported the campaign, evidencing Bennington area’s commitment to a worthwhile project and organized effort. The drive’s success was credited to orderly operations and strong donor response. Trees are blooming downtown, signaling renewed vigor in the community.
A Bennington editorial praises the community effort to tackle school problems without dissension and urges continued backing for the Memorial Park recreation building. It commends Dr. Richard Shaman led group and hopes for broad funding and help, noting a bright spring day in town.
Area residents cheer the Deer Park opening as a shady, accessible picnic spot and a welcome rest stop for travelers. The Bennington/community scenes celebrate the park’s hospitality, while Elsewhere the Putnam Square Cynic lampoons meter fees for Central Vermont Public Service trucks.
William G. McElroy Jr. of Silver Spring Maryland, Notre Dame valedictorian with a 4.0 average, tells graduates that hope lies in pursuing honor and using technology to aid mankind. He criticizes modern America for self-regard and war, yet envisions a future of lawyers, doctors, and business leaders striving for national honor.
The piece argues that defenders of the status quo often push deep changes, while critics call for old values. Yale president Kingman Brewster urged preserving constitutional precepts like innocence and accountability of power. He urged citizens to remind the Republic of its origins and ensure government power rests on consent of the governed. The author contends the true American constitutional conscience is sometimes labeled radical or enemy aiding, while harsher measures are sold as patriotism.
Letter from Pete Graves of Hennington Bike Racers thanks volunteers and sponsors for the May 21 event. The First Annual Gypsy Tour connected Old Bennington to Barber's Pond in Pownal with strong community support from the Bennington Police Department Old Bennington officials local media and bike shop sponsor Joe Glard. Racers and volunteers are praised for a successful and warmly received cycling event.
A reader expresses deep gratitude for the Bennington Rescue Squad and Putnam Memorial Hospital staff after a family illness. The note praises kindness and efficiency and urges continued community support for the Rescue Squad. It weaves in remarks on social issues and references to public figures and wartime home gardens.
Water Resources Commissioner Martin Johnson predicts Vermont can have pollution free streams by 1976 with 78 percent of residents on proper sewage treatment by fall. He cites rising septic installations and industry alignment, while noting spills, inadequate watershed treatment by developers, and air pollutants that threaten water quality.
Senator Edward Kennedy has privately told Senator George McGovern he will help if his support is required to win the Democratic nomination. Kennedy cites large uncommitted delegate blocs and labor influence, plus concerns over McGovern’s stance on abortion and amnesty, as factors that could prompt his intervention if the race tightens.
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