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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner operates daily except Sundays and holidays under Banner Publishing Corporation. Located at 426 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201, the newspaper serves the local community with news and notices.
Vermont voters face a tight GOP race between Luther Hackett and James Jeffords with Democrat Thomas Salmon watching. The editorial endorses Hackett while criticizing Jeffords as unfit. Separately, the Nixon administration touts a slower crime rise, driven by property crimes, yet violence and gun issues undermine claims of progress.
Washington editorial outlines 40 day candidate positions on ending open conflict with Hanoi, restoring postal service, fair pricing in medical care, gun control, universal education for disabled children, nationalized railroads if needed, and prioritizing environmental health, public broadcasting, and family farmers. It argues for simple White House living and direct public dialogue.
A reader argues against continual highway expansions around Boston and cites Massachusetts policy shifts. He notes Route 124 and a second bypass failed to relieve congestion and recalls Gov. Sargent reversing earlier expressway plans in 1970, emphasizing a focus on whether an expressway should be built rather than where.
Mrs Eunice Smith of Artington critiques the Nixon administration equating it with Barnum and Roman rulers. She condemns reliance on bread and circuses and dismisses the idea that Nixon’s conduct differs from imperial cynical rule, calling for more honest judgment.
The Burlington Free Press notes that political candidates are well informed on the day's questions, but many struggle to provide clear answers. The piece critiques the paucity of decisive responses and highlights the need for substantial policy positions from contenders.
A reader argues that abandoned Vermont houses, though dilapidated, hold hidden value. Repairing frames, roofs, and foundations can convert wrecks into livable homes, preserving charm, infrastructure, and a family’s dream while saving time and money compared to new construction.
In a heavily Republican area a concert fundraiser for George McGovern drew thousands. The piece argues Nixon exploits quotas to win white votes while harming black workers, calling for honest discussion and clearer positions on discrimination, tax reform, and economic opportunity.
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