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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes postconvention session in an election year is typically unproductive as lawmakers chase political points rather than laws. It contrasts Truman in 1948 using Congress as a stage to rally voters with Nixon’s current strategy of highlighting administration achievements hindered by Congress.
The piece argues that Congress is often obstructionist toward the White House, while the executive branch dominates policy. It credits Nixon’s approach as time-tested and warns that Congress clings to outdated traditions like seniority, hindering responsiveness. The author asserts the presidency can exploit this adversarial dynamic.
Father Philip Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister received two and one year sentences for smuggling letters from Lewisburg Penitentiary. The case followed a hung jury over a conspiracy to kidnap Henry Kissinger. Prosecution actions and the unlikely postscript drew sharp commentary on the legal outcome.
A reader letter defends Northside Drive traffic signals as safer amid rising travel, while condemning reckless drivers in the central turning lane. The Banner omits Republican District 32 primary contenders from Wilmington noting newcomers Hamilton and Rivkin did not announce campaigns. Hertford Courant.
A letter asks how many people have risked walking to Willow Park after a proposed amusement park near Fork Street Extensign and Lyona District Road was rejected two years ago. The writer notes officials said the route was too dangerous for children and wonders how kids should reach Willow Park.
Letters to the editor express concern over Vermont Highway Department plans for a Walloomsac River diversion and a super interchange in Bennington. Authors note road impacts, environmental questions, and demand safer sidewalks while criticizing traffic-light changes and insufficient public notice.
A letter from Frances J. Ross of North Bennington condemns senseless violence in Munich and elsewhere, arguing violence only begets more violence and urging a common human bond to oppose wars both declared and undeclared.
A writer argues that retaliation is wrong for personal harm but defensible as a preventive measure to stop future murderous acts. Citing Israeli actions after border raids, the piece suggests harsh retaliation could deter Arab aggression and references Munich hostages as a historical trigger. Shaftabury.
A sharp review of Arnold Beichman’s Nine Lies About America argues the book convincingly debunks claims that America is decadent, genocidal, or irredeemable. The author praises Beichman’s scholarly refutation, notes Tom Wolfe’s contrarian flair, and highlights comparisons from Marxist to liberal writers while crediting Beichman’s wide reporting and historical context.
The piece weighs Nixon and McGovern claims about domestic and world conditions, arguing Nixon appeals to stability and fear of change while McGovern pushes reform. It notes public indifference to war suffering, welfare critiques, and the need to unite the nation beyond politics, with Kissinger stressing leadership beyond administration.
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