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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont. This notice confirms the newspaper’s corporate identity and postal citation for readers.
Editorial notes rising affluence leads more families to outdoor travel and strain on parks. Rangers fight litter as purist critics balk at a proposed privy atop Mount Rainier. National Park Service cites ongoing cleanup as climbers leave waste behind.
A witty commentary laments moon littering by space missions and countless visitors while urging practical cleanup on Earth. It notes growing all terrain vehicle reach and the need for responsible behavior, especially by adults, to keep public spaces tidy.
Vermont Republicans nominate three candidates for second spot with John Grenier, John Burgess, and John McClaughry. Grenier is a former House majority leader seeking a constructive role, Burgess is seen as steady with edge to win, and McClaughry promotes a bold plan to make the office a statewide ombudsman and a check on bureaucracy.
The letter argues Vermont faces high per pupil education costs and rising property taxes. It questions state indebtedness, funding shifts away from federal sources, and urges support for Luther "Fred" Fackett in the upcoming Vermont primary on Tuesday Sept 10.
A letter to the editor endorses Natt J. Divoll Jr. for Vermont attorney general. It outlines his long legal career since 1953, roles as state's attorney, judge, town clerk, and community service, including WW II Navy service and leadership in the American Legion and Grange. The writer urges independent voters to consider him in the September 12 primary.
Local drive invites turning product wrappers and labels into funds for UNICEF. From now through December 5, wrappers from Clark Gun Pack Kool-Aid Welch's Cap'n Crunch and others converted to cents per item. Last year over 6 million wrappers yielded 189589 dollars for the Children’s Fund.
Editor notes the benefits of zoning and building codes for property and people, yet enforcement is contentious and costly. Frustration arises from misinterpretation and stubborn violations, with questions on relocating mobile homes and practical enforcement. The piece cites Bennington Selectmen and Ned Winslow on the core problem. It also reflects on global unrest highlighted by recent Olympic tragedy and political violence, urging better controls and possible scientific help.
The Warren Commission and Rand Corporation proposals on seeding ammunition with radioactive tracers to detect assassins prompt debate on feasibility and ethics. Skeptics note costs health risks and limited effectiveness amid rising gun ownership and ongoing security concerns.
A 1974 editorial questions Nixon era campaign finance leaks and coverups. It cites alleged eavesdropping, cash cash handoffs, and the General Accounting Office limits while demanding independent inquiry. The piece notes resignations, investigations, and calls for accountability to restore public trust.
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