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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays. It is produced by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 426 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial critiques Congress for eroding liberal reform aims as Nixon era conservatism spreads. It cites Senate arms accords, welfare reform setbacks, and high military spending, labeling leadership as incoherent and apathy toward social security and domestic reform. A call for principled opposition remains.
Editor notes discuss Canadian power in Vermont politics and CVPS resistance, critique apportionment hearings with scant public turnout, and tease better coverage of girls field hockey after a scolding letter. The piece blends commentary on electricity costs, state planning, and newsroom humor about a spirited girls team.
A reader letter argues that girls deserve coverage equal to boys in sports. It lists names of female athletes and asks the Banner sports department to give girls prominent attention alongside boys.
John J. Lindsay argues about Vermont forests facing rapid development and tax pressures. He outlines competing interests from developers, landowners, conservationists, and environmentalists, and proposes options like public ownership, conservation easements, or subsidies to preserve forest land for water, air, wildlife, and recreation. He notes private forests risk subdivision as prices rise and urges action to balance rural character with growth.
A reader criticizes Woodford and neighboring towns over the high Grand List and tax burdens. The letter questions why Pownal is included, suggesting Bennington and Shaftsbury seek racetrack funds and warning that taxes will rise on residents, including those who own small acreages. It imagines Connecticut commuters paying taxes via a Super 7 expressway.
Franklin Frantz protests a state highway interchange plan and tax strategy affecting Woodford and surrounding towns. He warns of overbuilt projects, state funding shifts, and potential loss of local homes and communities to a New Haven to Montreal corridor. He questions the Department of Transportation plan and urges attention to smaller towns and residents.
A satirical profile discusses H. L. Hunt as a controversial oil magnate, noting his wealth, political views, and media ventures. It contrasts Hunt with figures like Buckley and McCarthy, recounts his support for and opposition to various political movements, and mocks his lifestyle and public persona.
A Bemington resident voices anger at town crews trimming trees near her land, recounts past disputes with the Water Department and officials, and vows to defend her property with fencing or legal action. She cites safety concerns at Pleasant and School streets, urging political leaders to address drainage and traffic issues while threatening further measures if ignored.
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