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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays, is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Vermont’s primary debate gap skews toward issues while all other congressional candidates oppose Vietnam war. The Vermont Ecumenical Council’s Southeast Asia Task Force surveyed candidates on Vietnam views, except Chittenden County Probate Judge William O’Brien who did not provide public statements. His absence fuels criticism of Vermont Democrats and questions about campaign transparency.
Ralph Nader proposes forming a 1000 man task force to investigate Congress to uncover why reality diverges from potential. The idea, praised by supporters, seeks to focus on constructive reforms within the legislative branch. A Russell Baker column questions how such scrutiny could drive remedying societal ills.
Readers complain that Scot Sport Motors on U.S. 7 south of Bennington uses a giant floodlight that blinds southbound drivers. Similar glare from Lehigh service station lights on Northside Drive adds to roadside hazards. Readers urge corrective steps by the firms, noting safety over expense.
The Los Angeles mayor builds a New Hampshire operation with campaign staff, local HQs, and donors ready to back a presidential bid. Backing includes Robert Philbrick, money-raiser Bretzfield, and Edges of in-state endorsements while Yorty argues liberal neglect and hints at a possible entry if Jackson stays out.
A Vermont newspaper column explains the Interim Land Capability Plan designed to inventory land, soils, and waters, guiding future development. It urges public understanding ahead of a Nov 10 Montpelier hearing and emphasizes that land use limits are defined by nature, not authorities, to prevent costly, unsustainable development.
Voters in San Francisco elected a new board of education and ended tenure for administrators while rejecting a 56.1 million school bond. Mayor Alioto was re-elected, Diane Feinstein trailed, and Quentin L. Kopp won a supervisor seat as the city moves to reduce busing to desegregate schools. The vote signals broader concern over racial balance and justice in city schools.
Mrs Raymond R Hurley of Woodford argues against a no open container ordinance proposed by Bob Harrington. She defends moderate legal drinking, citing beer as a tonic for adults and milk-boosting beer use among German farm women, urging selectmen to join youths for a beer and noting voters and taxpayers deserve tolerance and responsibility.
A Dorset reader endorses Dennis Morrisseau as independent and thoughtful in politics. She cites a New Yorker Aug 7 1971 piece on campaign financing, praises Morrisseau’s integrity and plans for better constituent communication, and urges voters to learn what he proposes before the Nov primary.
The Hartford Courant notes that Las Vegas business is slack and may improve if casinos advertise the idea that the amount of money a gambler can lose is the only thing not frozen for 90 days, signaling a potential recovery through marketing.
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