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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1972
Page
2
A Bennington Banner item notes observances and commemorations in Vermont. Details reference local names and venues in the Wain Sheety area near Henniseton with Vermont ZIP 05201. The fragmentary text preserves the local tone and place references for a brief notice.
Residents may receive published information before a nuclear attack, with questions raised about timing, distribution, routes, and practicality. The letter argues the plan could take days and risks unrealistic expectations, contrasting it with a 20 minute alert concept and critiquing shelter ideas.
A guest editorial warns Vermont voters that dependence on Quebec power remains uncertain as protests over Quebec separatism rise. It notes historical New England detachment from Quebec and highlights leaders like Rene Levesque shaping a rising separatist current that could redefine regional energy politics.
The Park Quebecois won just under 24 percent of the popular vote in the 1970 provincial election and gained seats in the Quebec National Assembly, establishing themselves as the main opposition. Despite momentum among younger voters, secession next years remains uncertain and the path to independence is still open to debate.
Representative Hi. B. Gross of Iowa quipped about the bill if it passed it would be like moving a million people to New York and climbing the Statue of Liberty while the nation faced a growing deficit. The House rejected a six billion dollar, three year program to create jobs and combat pollution despite support from both chambers.
A reader from West Arlington argues for a new highway to relieve congestion on Main Street and lights, criticizing opponents for delaying progress. He cites delays near Hoosick and Globe Union as reasons Vermont must modernize transport and stop letting nonresidents worsen the gridlock.
A Vermont reader defends U S Post Office involvement in housing matters, praising the governor's approach and noting a permission cross Post Office property was granted within 48 hours. The letter laments land buying by non residents and calls for balance as Vermont changes.
Sunderland reads a sharp critique of higher education arguing many graduate students stay for money or to avoid the army, while colleges often grant easy entry and overlook reasons for study. The piece highlights taxpayer costs, salary scales, and the dubious idea that teaching quality rises with advanced degrees.
Political observers debate McGovern’s weakness as he trails Nixon in Gallup style comparisons to 1968. Wallace looms as a potential spoiler with 1968 voters leaning toward Nixon if Wallace were on the ballot. The piece critiques tax reform emphasis and Nixon’s image while urging liberals to prevent a landslide mandate.
A humorous scene depicts a poker game breaking up at four in the morning. A bachelor quips to a married friend that his wife will “hit the ceiling” on his return. The married man confirms, acknowledging the reaction as typical.
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