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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper published by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont. It notes publication every day except Sundays and holidays.
The piece condemns the bloodbath at the Olympic Games in West Germany yet urges support for continuing the event. It questions West German handling of the crisis, criticizes the shootout with terrorists after Israeli hostages were moved to an air base, and notes Israel and Egypt positions without overstatement.
The piece argues the kidnapping crisis was sealed regardless of transport outcomes, critiques failed ransom and hostage offers, and warns future outrages depend on curbing Arab terrorism through Middle East order. It urges U S and Russia to bury rivalries and resolve border disputes to prevent recurring violence.
A letter discusses the Olympic massacre and Germany's past gas use, questions American police competence in Africa, and mocks road planning debates. It notes disputes over Vermont's banana belt and questions Brattleboro's inclusion, ending with a jab about being fired by the machine that replaced you.
A column discusses the selective use of the word garbage to describe campaigns and policies. It examines Nixon and McGovern coverage, media power, and the fairness of labeling statements from incumbents as garbage, while defending a colleague's right to use strong language in context.
Around the Corner notes a September 15 paper drive for a new Bennington Boy Scout troop led by James Payne of Pleasant Street. Papers will be collected curbside after 9 a.m. by the scouts, with emphasis on recycling education and funds.
Vermont environmentalists sign a letter supporting Luther Hackett for governor, arguing he backs major issues while noting candidate Jeffords did not singlehandedly craft Act 250. The letter credits the Governor's Commission on Environmental Control for laws like Act 230 from 1976 and praises broader Vermonter collaboration. A second note fromWilliam J O'Donnell of Cambridge New York thanks Rep David J Allen for helping resolve a Vermont sales tax issue after moving out of state.
A long, emotion filled letter attacks unmet elderly housing promises over four years and calls out political figures and environmental leaders. It laments delays and criticizes funding for highways while urging support for Fred Hackett in Vermont elections. The letter lists residents and officials including Isabelle Roberts and Jonathan Brownell among signatories.
The highway department defends a proposed Route 7 improvement as traffic grows. Critics argue the plan prioritizes byways over the human and business environments along the corridor and warn of environmental and community costs.
Shaftsbury press policy states letters on candidates and issues must be in by Friday noon. The Banner will print such letters on the eve of Tuesday's primary, with Saturday the final day for submissions.
The author argues that American police training and equipment favor tear gas to resolve barricade crises, noting Munich’s failure to safely dislodge a hostage group. It claims gas canisters through windows would have immobilized the attackers within seconds, potentially saving nine lives. The piece urges confidence in U S policing and training.
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