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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Hennington Vermont 05201.
The United States will increasingly use its Security Council veto as U.S. influence wanes in a changing balance of power with new nations and Communist China. The UN, once hailed as world government, drifts toward a mere debating body, echoing the League of Nations amid costly sovereignty sacrifices.
A Danbury News-Times critique of campaign rhetoric critiques Richard Kleindienst and Richard Nixon on crime trends and labels McGovern as radical for Europe troop cuts. The piece mocks slippery phrases and cites Drucker and South Dakotans as wary voters.
Lawrence Kane cites strong objections to Gerald Raftery and his column style in Vermont focused Banner content. George McGovern’s critique is echoed, while Richard Reeves comments on political campaigning and balanced coverage in New York Magazine.
A reader letter argues the Oct 10 Banner report on Edward Nixon's Bennington visit was exaggerated and biased. It challenges claims of violence and anti Nixon sentiment, asserting Nixon supporters had free speech rights and that the account misrepresented events and participants.
Albert Norman of 10 Crescent Ave Northfield writes to Charles Adams Jr. chair of the Vermont State Legislative Apportionment Board urging support for a three member at large Washington County senatorial delegation. He argues for representation by geographic districts within the Senate and warns that nine senators for Chittenden and Grand Isle would dilute voter contact and undermine the Senate’s distinct purpose.
A message expresses gratitude to donors who contributed generously to a foliage event benefiting West Arlington Methodist Church. The note commends supporters for keeping the area beautiful in the valley and hopes the site remains open to teach visitors about love and community spirit.
A cross country excursion recalls Alpine and Grand Tetons scenes in Wyoming as winter nears. The narrator moves from Wyoming to Vermont Skylark on Green Mountains, noting early frosts, garden losses, and humorous garden puzzles before a political aside on George McGovern’s election prospects.
Tom Braden weighs McGovern's path to the big nine states and contends he must force Nixon into the open to regain public confidence. He argues a dramatic moment could hinge on Nixon answering for a secret fund and campaign vulnerabilities.
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