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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, 05201.
The piece discusses Hagerty's New York Times ideas for reform including a national June primary, post primary conventions, a Labor Day start, and government funded equal radio and TV time. It argues shorter campaigns and cost controls would reduce trivial coverage and restore substantive public debate.
During budget hearings in Montpelier the Vermont ETV director urged a 50000 state appropriation to leverage 200000 federal funds for extending broadcasts to Readsboro Stamford Halifax and other towns lacking service. The aim is broader access as current Vermont counties like Bennington experience weak or no reception.
The New York Times reports a long standing holding company tied to the du Pont family will be liquidated and assets transferred to du Pont stockholders with no capital gains tax on about 2 billion dollars in gains. Critics say the tax loss will be offset later by charges to 100 share stockholders when they sell or transfer, highlighting legal tax avoidance.
The writer voices frustration over deer hunting after season and scarce legal hunting spots due to widespread posting. He notes a resident flaunting a prize buck on posted land and describes driving past long standing yellow postings on Equinox Mountain while seeking unposted territory.
Readers discuss land posting on Mt Equinox area owned by the Carthusian Order and its tax status, dangers to hunters and firefighters, and moral implications. A second piece outlines two White House stories on Nixon McGovern peace efforts and Kissinger Haig briefing.
The piece outlines rival views about a Kissinger led peace proposal with Nixon and McGovern trading doubts. Warnke Clifford and Thien appear in disputes over the agreement and its exposure, while Nixon’s anger hints at conflicting motives. The text notes Kissinger’s approach versus Nixon’s hard line and reflects on broader strategic tensions.
A physician argues marijuana use harms brain and willpower and fuels addiction to heroin. He urges media to share medical facts, notes stronger laws abroad, and urges avoidance of drugs not prescribed by physicians.
In Searsburg a holiday storm scare faded as forecasts warned heavy snows over New England. The writer recalls past Novembers with early snows, Thanksgiving storms, and a calm Thanksgiving Day after a frigid night. Observations mix local weather lore with personal anecdotes about mountains, birds, and family gatherings.
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