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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Guest editorial notes the Federal Power Commission’s finding of ample New England electricity this winter, challenging Gov. Deane C. Davis’s warnings of a shortage. It highlights the governor’s need to defend his stance while Vermont Yankee’s role remains unclear and cautions about future shortages beyond this season.
The piece critiques Governor Davis and public confidence as the Atomic Energy Commission Safety and Licensing Board resumes Vermont Yankee license hearings in Brattleboro. It cites Minnesota Monticello dumping as supporting caution and warns against rushing low power licenses without thorough safety analysis.
The piece surveys plans for throwaway autos as short life substitutes for durable Detroit engineering. It notes Europe and Japan aim for cars that last around 12 months, with price estimates near 400 dollars, risking safety and road wear. It argues American makers should pursue longer life vehicles to counter imports and wasteful trends.
UNESCO celebrates 25 years of benevolent work with global impact from increasing literacy to refugee education. It funded 64 000 teacher trainers, educated Arab refugee children, and rescued Abu Simbel at a cost of 36 million dollars. The organization promotes scientific cooperation, copyright protection, and cultural heritage defense while navigating UN politics and funding.
Searsburg residents recount a snowbound Thanksgiving spent apart due to a northeastern storm. Leo and Mildred Berry joined for a shared dinner, while others ate at home. The piece notes festive TV coverage, parade memories, and reflections on Christmas shopping despite warnings of power shortages. It also recalls a lean deer season with few sightings.
An Arlington couple mourns their beagle Lord Geoffrey, killed in a Thanksgiving hit and run. Marjorie and Rock Rogers describe Geoffrey as loving and clever, note his upcoming eighth birthday, and urge forgiveness for the driver as they bury him under their apple tree.
Letter writer C C Moseley of Glendale, Calif argues foreign aid recipients have bought U S gold, citing Chile Egypt Italy Japan and others, claims the gold window closed, warns of higher taxes from borrowed funds, and urges readers to contact Congress.
New Hampshire Governor Walter Peterson says McGovern leads the Democratic field in the state based on his political sense, though no statewide polls exist. McGovern’s organization appears stronger than Muskie’s, with activity from McCarthy delegates and university polling showing McGovern ahead two to one.
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