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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
The Vermont Democratic primary pits Bernard O'Shea Dennis Morrisseau J William OBrien and Daniel Allen seeking to shape the party's future. Allen offers steady experience but less grit for national issues Morrisseau a dynamic yet divisive voice O'Shea seen as honest if unlucky, with Major as a potential Senate ally tomorrow previews the Republican side
Vermont lawmakers study possible modified no fault auto insurance system. Banking and Insurance Commissioner Charles F Black says legislation is being drafted to introduce a plan suited to Vermont’s rural needs. He cites Massachusetts as a model for lower costs, improved claims service, and fewer complaints, while noting rural states may require adjustments.
Amelie Zell Wright of Dorset thanks Miss Carol Longtin for drawing attention to anti vivisection, urges active help to combat cruelty in science, and questions silent complicity. NathAn Pressman of Ellenville defends Socialist Labor Party, criticizes anti socialist labels, and denounces Red scare rhetoric.
Peter Grassadonia of St Albans argues that Bernard O Shea, a Democrat with a long Vermont record, offers a responsive, open congressman while Dennis Morrisseau and his shifting party stance threaten to elect the status quo. Grassadonia urges readers to back O Shea in the November 16 vote.
Readers praise Vermont Secretary of State Richard C. Thomas as a qualified candidate for the U.S. House, citing education and government experience, leadership maturity, and a concern for the handicapped and wildlife issues. The letter urges awareness before the upcoming primary election and notes publication deadlines.
Eric Groves at 201 Depot Street thanks Selectman Jay Jerome for taking time to assess his eligibility as a new Bennington resident to register and vote. The message expresses gratitude for the personal outreach and assistance in the registration process.
The piece extols fallen leaves as topsoil treasure and ideal compost material. It explains shredding speeds humus formation, notes air pollution laws against leaf burning, and shares practical methods from a gardener’s practice, including mulching around trees and collecting leaves for municipal piles.
In New York a faction of conservative leaders consider a campaign to derail Nixon in November. Jerry Harkins surveys the scene for a possible bid against Nixon on the Conservative Party line in New York and potential opposition in the New Hampshire primary. The piece notes splits within conservatism, with figures like Goldwater Reagan and Agnew still backing Nixon, while factions seek to deny renomination and unite against him.
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