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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner, published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation, operates from Aya Main Street in Bennington, Vermont 05201. It serves as the regional newsroom for local news, events, and community notices in Bennington County.
Editorial argues Dunkin Donuts on Main Street would create jobs but questions how many. It condemns street litter and sloppiness as a municipal disgrace unlikely cured by bans on open drinks, noting downtown merchants seek a tidy, attractive Main Street.
The letter laments the ugly change on Main Street where tall shade trees were cut for a Dunkin Donuts parking lot. It argues the plastic surroundings and unattended mess spoil the town’s charm and question the idea of closing the street to teens to curb crowds.
Editor pays tribute to Rev W Earle Forman for tireless dedication to helping the retarded at local and state levels. The piece recalls his enduring impact, compares past election manipulation to modern times, and questions campaign spending amid rising concerns.
For almost a decade American firms attempted to close the gap between traditional German eateries and fast food. Yet Germans prefer ambience and varied menus over uniform quick meals, leaving chains like McDonald’s and Wimpy’s with slim footholds while local snack stands thrive. Automation adds work rather than reducing it, as readers face billing mistakes and subscription mix ups.
In Chicago a well attended businessmen breakfast praised the McGovern-Shriver ticket amid rising polling and fundraising signals. Nixon faces potential pitfalls as Vietnam talks and closing weeks loom, with analysts weighing political boosts from a Kissinger settlement versus risks of late campaign missteps.
Dr. Alan Carter and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra thank Arlington Concert Committee for an outstanding Oct 14 concert featuring soloist Stephen Manes. Gratitude goes to numerous civic contributors, school superintendents, and local groups for publicity and support, with plans to make Symphony Day an annual event coordinated by Dane Anderson in Middlebury.
Senator Edward F. Brooke told a Springfield audience that black power is in the voting booth and urged black youths to register to vote. He argued distrust stems from government mistrust of the people and emphasized personal agency in choosing one’s place.
In Barre Vermont a survey of recreation industry workers reveals native Vermont residents fear tourism transforms them into service workers. Interviews with Ginny a 30 year old waitress and Dave a 20 year old bellhop highlight tensions between tourism growth and preserving local jobs and land. Other workers discuss limited factory opportunities and pride in maintaining Vermont’s rural character as industry encroaches.
Priscilla McMillen argues that national mourning over JFK MLK RFK and Wallace deaths has dulled political engagement. She notes Nixon’s low profile as a coping mechanism and warns the public remains emotionally distant from leadership, affecting democracy.
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