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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. The office is located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 06201.
Guest editorial denounces the Burlington Free Press for barring Liberty Union candidate Bernard Sanders from a gubernatorial candidates forum while inviting Hackett and Salmon. It argues the move harms civil liberties, cites reactions at Leland & Gray Union High School, and defends Sanders as invigorating debate despite being labeled radical.
The unpaid BRVFD volunteers aided Willow Road residents, assisted in a Globe-Union warehouse blaze, and saved the town building. They work long hours with modern gear at minimal taxpayer cost, earning local thanks and pride in their service. A separate item notes a secret Army study recommending defoliants and leaves canceled.
A critic outlines what they call Nixon's first four years, citing crime rises, large budget deficits, unemployment gains, inflation, welfare growth, foreign trade deficit, and Vietnam costs. The letter questions giving Nixon another four years, listing political corruption and policy concerns.
A reader from Charlotte criticizes the growth and progress creed attributed to developers and urges voting for Tom Salmon. The letter cites Rene Dubos and Emerson to argue against growth culture and frames Salmon as having the strongest environmental stance, noting the author’s own party reversal.
Letter to the editor cites Nixon and McGovern on amnesty after war. It notes deserters, conscience, and Lincoln precedents while contrasting electoral positions. The piece argues amnesty is not new and references public figures and delayed wartime forgiveness.
James P. Stannard of South Dorset accuses Senator George McGovern of recklessness and misjudgment in handling Tom Eagleton's medical history and a taped radio interview. The writer claims McGovern ignored authenticating sources and alleges a troubling lack of concern for civilian harm in bombings.
A reader from West Palm Beach praises Bennington’s recent gains. He highlights Main Street tree plantings, a hospital expansion, and a successful pool fundraiser. He credits locals who “Gave Light” and gave residents a chance to find their own path, calling Bennington a better place to live.
A reflective guide on preparing next year's garden as leaves fall. It covers composting leaf and plant wastes, using shredded leaves, adding manures and meals for soil minerals, winter storage of residues, and winter to spring seed planning. It notes Mrs S Whitney Dickey's composting method and suggests winter light setups for indoor crops.
Nixon faces theoretical four aces in public polls as peace talk speculation swirls before the election. The piece argues delaying any settlement avoids backlash and that past crises in 1958 shaped voters toward incumbents, with foreign affairs now dominating public attention. A football vignette closes the column.
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