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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 428 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
An editorial argues Washington and Hanoi pursue a peace framework that betrays South Vietnamese President Thieu. It contends the plan is a disguised retreat, contradicting claims of victory, and questions Agnew’s contrast with McGovern’s position. The piece labels the deal a concession-driven settlement.
The proposed treaty creates a Council of National Conciliation with Communist representation and hints at a coalition in Saigon. The US would withdraw troops and halt bombing without Hanoi agreeing to pull North Vietnamese forces from the South, leaving Thieu politically exposed and reunification likely. The piece credits Nixon and Kissinger for pursuing a separate peace despite a heavy human cost.
The UNICEF collection during Halloween teaches American children to empathize with starving youngsters in distant lands. Pupils carry orange cartons to raise funds for milk vaccines books and clean water, supporting health centers and schooling initiatives worldwide.
A reader from Hoosick Falls writes to allege reckless driving by Bennington police in pursuit near the New York state line. She claims a cruiser endangered her pregnant husband and child, criticizes officers for not stopping others, and calls for stricter screening of police applicants while demanding accountability.
A Bennington District 3-2 candidate writes to The Banner claiming bias and explains why no interview will be conducted this election year. He cites missed interview attempts, long campaign hours, and offers constituents other ways to reach him, including Democratic headquarters.
A reader letter discusses a Carrigan Lane fire and escapes by Catherine Haley and her seven children, Ed ward Devlin, and Mrs Hurley. The caller alleges severe squalor and contamination inside the premises with clothing, pests, and feces, contrasting with the cleanliness of tar paper getbacks. The writer questions how any family could live in such conditions, noting the importance of children and comparing housing cleanliness. 325 School Sr.
Frances Hoss resigns from the League of Women Voters board amid a patriotic appeal for integrity in politics. The letter criticizes gimmicks over facts, moral erosion, and Watergate, urging citizens to rise above armchair outrage and vote prudently. North Bennington born.
The Hutland Herald warns that Vermont and the Northeast face risk from reliance on Canadian power amid memories of 1986 Northeast blackout and Quebec unrest. The editorial questions a long term prepaid import deal and public safety implications of cross border energy dependence.
A reflective column blends Halloween history with vivid local observations. It traces Halloween roots from Druids to Roman harvest customs, recalls Coblenz trick or treat traditions, and notes current playful beggars, UNICEF fundraisers, plus a tranquil autumn in Skylark's woods with woodcocks, sparrows, jays, thrushes, and robins.
Washington column argues Kissinger’s repeated predictions about Vietnam endgame show a consistent plan. It notes his diplomacy through Cambodia attacks, his calm стиль under pressure, and his unlikely path toward possible withdrawal, while acknowledging criticism from the right and McGovern supporters. It also adds a humor snippet about a Colebrook man teaching a poodle to talk for a potential fortune.
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