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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 06201.
Editorial notes Kissinger shuttle flights from Washington to Paria to Saigon continue amid hopes to end the mess in Vietnam. It argues Thieu resists leaving the presidential palace, hindering peace more than blocking talks, reflecting Nixon administration belief that Thieu obstructs electoral progress rather than peace itself.
The piece critiques Kissinger's haste for a Vietnam peace ahead of the election, mocks Nixon era rhetoric, and notes Sen. George D. Aiken's independent but aloof stance. It highlights Aiken's lack of Vermont presence, questions accountability, and reports on potential 1974 plans as his term nears end.
A Bammit letter to Rep. Mallary thanks him for replies on the Anderson Bill and discusses confusion over the Highway Trust Fund. The writer stresses the need for citizens to engage beyond mere complaints as policy commitments from years past face viability concerns amid changing circumstances.
A citizen analysis questions the Vermont Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a Bennington to Manchester arterial, decrying a highway lobby and policy commitments as outdated. It contrasts the Nixon administration’s radical actions with Quaker ethics and argues for broader progress and reform beyond road building.
A reader letter cites Walter Cronkite and Richard Nixon era politics, accusing Republican operatives of orchestrating deception to undermine McGovern and Humphrey. The writer condemns dirty campaigning, recounts Watergate era parallels, and questions whether any candidate offers genuine freedom in voting.
The piece reflects on Veterans Day and Armistice Day meaning on November 11, urging respect for freedom and the price paid by veterans. It notes the desire to keep the date while recognizing the changing observance, and shares community life at Skylark with visitors preparing for winter.
The report surveys McGovern's faltering polls and growing public skepticism as crowds mobilize despite budget cuts and political tension. It notes irregular poll results, absentee ballot questions, and alleged campaign finance concerns touching the Oval Office, with analysts warning about possible misreads in public sentiment.
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