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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
Cambodian leaders declare emergency rule as Lon Nol denounces democracy and anarchic freedom hindering the war effort. The commentary contrasts neighboring Vietnam and U S rhetoric, while noting Drew Dover's Somerset development case and three month delay by Windham panel under Act 250 style oversight.
The piece questions the necessity of diagnostic X rays arguing benefits must be weighed against possible genetic harm. It notes FDA standards aim to reduce exposure and calls for stricter safeguards, regular inspections, and expert handling to prevent health risks from excessive or unnecessary imaging.
Dr Barth Vander Els of Shaftsbury writes to The Banner, arguing that state policies on fair market value reappraisals worsen tax inflation and force open space loss. He accuses legislators of conflict of interest as landowners and real estate agents push development, doubting January Montpelier action will curb the trend.
A Pownal PTA letter to the Editor urges support for teacher salary increases to attract and retain staff. Parents endorse the Fact Finders' salary range of 6700 to 11360 for degrees on a 12 step scale and propose a 6500 base with 7000 next year if unmet.
Letter to the editor argues UNICEF funds aided Communist regimes including Cuba and North Vietnam. It cites McGraw-Edison and DAR Magazine sources alleging misused aid and questions UNICEF’s charitable motives in the United States context.
Charles E. Dewey III argues against Roth's Monument Farm plan portraying a private club as a busy hotel. He notes condo prices around 25000 won't cover land and mansion costs, urges Board of Adjustment to limit club to condominium residents to satisfy a conditional use.
A Vermont reader rails at Barney Crosier for mocking the late Dean Acheson in a Windsor County column. The writer recalls a 1920s visit to Sandy Spring Maryland, defends Acheson's loyalties, mocks martini talk, and argues that class, grace, and style matter in public life despite calls for a classless society.
A Washington critique of Solzhenitsyn s One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich notes a lone old man in a prison mess hall performing a ritual gesture before eating. The piece argues tyranny decays yet humans survive, and Russia s reception of the film and novel reflects Cold War tensions and thaw era politics.
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