This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05205.
Editorial notes that President Nixon's pledge to end the draft by July hinges on passage of the Uniformed Services Special Pay Act. It discusses the shift to an all volunteer force, costs estimated near 3 billion dollars annually, risks to civilian control, and the problem of a professional army free from reluctant citizen-soldier oversight.
In Vermont a test run of Amtrak service ahead of a later start had trains 10 minutes early and on schedule. The piece questions regional impact, mentions Brattleboro as a key stop and suggests shuttle bus options to connect with daily rails. The editor notes Peter Diamondstone’s appearance stirs thoughts on political shifts.
The piece contrasts Henry Heinz and Earl Butz with critiques of organic farming, pesticide use, and the meat and dairy industries. It argues for renewed focus on nutritious, safe food, ecologically sane farming, and responsible advertising, while warning against excesses in nutrition misinformation. It includes reflections on food science, government roles, and a shift toward healthier production and education.
A narrator recalls a polluted pond crowded with campers and hawkers, contrasting a silent fishing ethic with the rise of four wheel campers. He questions whether public land should cater to the mob with six inch trout or be preserved for walkers, warning wilderness is being hacked away for parks and ski reports.
TRVING LYON Ph.D Bennington writes to The Banner raising concerns about safety of aerial herbicide spraying by utilities. He cites droplet sizes, drift potential, and odor exposure near transmission lines, challenging CVPS rebuttals by R E Schill and Herbert Douglas. Lyon urges clearer evidence of safe practices and questions recent spray program assurances.
In Burkington Free Press commentary, the author laments the decline of self-made enterprise. The piece argues that today’s frugal efforts yield only instability, as bold independent ventures struggle amid changing markets and costs. The tone is reflective and cautionary.
A Vermont reader warns that temporary sewage disposal for condominium development in mountain areas risks permanent water pollution. He cites Mt Snow and Stratton projects, urges permanent, properly designed plans, and criticizes overuse of temporary solutions by engineers, developers, and authorities. He calls for strict environmental safeguards and avoids developments where site conditions prevent lasting clean water guarantees.
Two matrons discuss a couple seen on the sidewalk. A hatting woman jokes about the pair while another comments on draft card and driver’s license experiences. The piece appears in the Wall Street Journal Limited exposure Housewife to driver's license examiner.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.