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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 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 piece notes Democratic resilience after Nixon's win, detailing a cut in Republican power while Democrats gain a liberal shift in the House and Senate. It highlights Kennedy investigations into Watergate, campaign fundraising strength, and the potential for a Democratic renaissance on Capitol Hill.
In Rockingham 20-year-old Michael Obuchowski a Harvard student wins a Vermont House seat while 22-year-old Democrat David Shaffe unseats R. Marshall Witten, a powerful Appropriations chair. Guilford sees 20-year-old Ronald Squires lose to veteran Ralph Bullock as statewide votes show a vibrant youth movement and renewed faith in democracy led by Governor-elect Thomas P. Salmon and others.
President Nixon outlined a practical plan for a second White House term in a Washington Star interview. He pledges to end the war, strengthen defense, cut federal spending, and avoid tax increases, while pushing a moral crusade for greater responsibility amid a wary Congress and public. He signals cabinet and staff shakeups to begin afresh.
A newspaper columnist reflects on college students reverting to gendered dress while high schoolers mimic a 1940s rebellious look. He recalls turning collars, loose denim, and leather jackets as youth independence, notes rapid fashion spread, and recounts a librarian memory of Dr. Max Rafferty’s blunt critique of teen style. The piece contrasts eras and warns fashion evolves with society.
A reader letters page discusses a 12 percent rise on Pillsbury and Continental Baking flour, linked to Nixon era grain deals with Russia and China. The letter cites Sylvia Porter on upcoming price bulges and calls for educational access amidst rising costs, referencing Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh and Notre Dame.
In Shaftsbury Washington Avery, a post election survey shows 87 percent of officials intend to break at least 30 campaign promises. Respondents differ on when breaking would be tasteful, with over 59 percent saying after 90 days in office, 20 percent favor six months, and 25 percent undecided.
The Observer surveys politicians and voters on breaking promises. A list of ten pledges shows voters expect many to be broken within a year. Senator Merle Survine complains about decades of broken promises as a civic duty, while others admit war support and payrolls for relatives persist. Over 70 percent blame the press for campaign lies.
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