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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays. It is published by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Environmentalists claim victory as James R. Schlesinger states the Atomic Energy Commission must protect the public rather than promote nuclear power. The policy change contradicts a long perceived dual role, raising questions about prior trust, constitutional challenges, and potential legal reform to remove conflicts of interest.
Vermont Elks state president reports unanimous approval by 11 lodges to strike the white-only membership rule from local charters. National lodge votes nationwide on implementing the change. Bennington Lodge marks dedication of its new home on Washington Avenue as community pride grows.
Arlington Garden Club hosted UVM botany head Hubert W. Vogelmann who explained water table indicators, aquifer recharge areas, and land use rules impacting Vermont. He described practical examples from his work and stressed protection of water resources for communities and future health of the state.
The Banner supports Selectman Edward Frasier's wish to end X rated movie ads while noting the board lacks authority to restrict advertising. The paper argues ads can inform customers, that X rated films are screened for suggestive content, and favors information over suppression in a family newspaper context.
A Willow Road resident protests the Highway Department yellow blinking light system used on weekends at Route 7 intersections. The issue centers on balancing through traffic flow with local access on Northside Drive during Saturdays and Sundays, debated as prioritizing out of state through traffic versus local rights.
A reader praises the Manchester Rescue Squad for their prompt, courteous response to a Sunday accident on Route 11 30. They describe rapid assessment, safe transfer of Dr Shiels to hospital, patient comfort, and careful handling of all involved, with the town’s volunteers earning deep gratitude.
Paris reports that the United States enforces wage and price freezes at home while easing abroad under President Nixon. He aims for a new world order by negotiating with the Soviet Union and engaging China, signaling a shifting balance with Britain, Western Europe, Canada, Japan, and India. The shift risks souring ties with allies as Tokyo relents to Beijing and Moscow courts Japan. The Nixon strategy seeks broad peace and reduced NATO burdens, while alliances recalibrate rapidly.
A parade caption records a proud mother noting her infant now eats solids including pencils keys newspapers rubber bands spiders and ashtrays in a playful boast reflecting early humor about child development.
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