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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece notes UC researchers found ancient tuna mercury levels higher than modern catches and argues oceans were polluted long before. It highlights Cambridge MIT work on magnetic water purification, compares costs, and explores recycling as a path to cleaner water with public education and advanced filtration.
Prince Spiro I enjoys an imperial desert campout with the Shah of Iran offering tents caviar and champagne. Vice President Spiro T Agnew joins royal guests singing the Desert Song as Washington seems dull by comparison. Martha Mitchell may need to outshine this showcase.
California’s aqueduct praised by Reagan as a technological miracle and criticized by Nader as a costly boondoggle sprang a large leak shortly after activation. The incident cools enthusiasm for the project and evokes cartoons of failed engineering, urging caution for future costly marvels.
The New York City parade budget crisis prompts ideas for bonding sponsors and charging participants a dollar per person as the city considers ending bleacherless parades. A Lindsay council report notes nearly 24 major parades in 1969 cost about 1 million dollars for police, stands, and cleanup.
New York reports on Sen Walter Mondale and allies pushing a broad Child Development bill. It would fund day care for poor and many middle income families, plus mental and social services, with watchdogs and national projects. Critics warn of state overreach and social manipulation, urging safeguards and possible veto.
A discussion on evolving automotive safety laws and devices notes that safer tires inspections and shatterproof glass are now common. It warns against overreliance on gadgets like seat belts buzzer reminders and proposed nitrogen air bags, arguing that skilled drivers remain the key to highway safety.
In a letter to The Banner Rep Joseph J Caracciola of Bennington argues the Speaker of the Vermont House should be reimbursed for expenses when acting for the state during non session periods. He requests an $15 daily cap, noting other state boards reimburse necessary costs, while denying any salary increase for legislators.
Gertrude Ederle, 64, asserts she proved women could swim the England Channel 45 years ago. She notes widespread doubt when she completed the feat and credits her achievement to advancing women's liberation.
A writer visits the Kennedy Center and attacks the elitist atmosphere and costly dining options. He laments the overdressed crowd, comments on the architecture, and contrasts the venue with public access, while noting Bernstein Mass ticket prices and funding details.
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