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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
In the final week of the 1968 election Johnson halted bombing and won a Paris peace talks pledge, but Thieu’s Saigon boycott torpedoed hopes. Four years later Thieu again torpedoing peace, while Kissinger’s optimism fades and Nixon backs Saigon, dimming prospects for settlement. The piece argues independence from Saigon is needed for true peace.
The Banner notes reflect on tomorrow's election with jokes about McGovern and Nixon. It recalls Hackett's tactic linking Salmon to past spending while noting Hackett's own role in those years. It praises road work on Hunt Street and Depot Street and ends with a Modern Maturity quip about self-made men.
Warren H Morgan of Vail Road commends Bennington residents for opening recycling sheds after months of effort. He urges everyone to start using the centers, recycle cans paper glass and collaborate with neighbors to make recycling habitual and impactful. He notes each ton saved reduces trees or landfill space and emphasizes shared responsibility in the program.
In a period where foreign policy dominates, Nixon is portrayed as the strong choice for president due to his diplomacy with China, relations with Russia, and Vietnam peace planning. The piece cites Hubert Humphrey praising foreign policy as the top issue and argues Nixon’s record in national security and international strategy warrants a winning turnout.
Sen Madeline B Harwood of Bennington County notes The Banner skipped interviews due to many local candidates. She states she sent preprimary candidacy notices that were not published and affirms her plan to represent the county if reelected. Buckley had no opposition in primary or general election.
A SUNDERLAND columnist argues age shapes views, noting older minds gain experience while young minds push change. He cites Bobby Fischer as an honorary oldster, contrasts amateur youth with seasoned pros, and notes drivers under 19 as dangerous. He admits personal growth but values mature judgment over haste.
James MacGregor Burns assesses Nixon as he campaigns for a second term. The piece weighs Nixon's cautious, unsteady approach versus Roosevelt’s timing, explores potential paths if reelected, and analyzes his risk in Vietnam and domestic policy. It notes Nixon’s fear of soft labels, the tightrope between action and inaction, and the uncertainty of his final role.
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