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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
The piece argues that excessive national sovereignty endangers health, while current international politics echo turn-of-the-century power balances. It critiques Nixon, Japan, China, and the Soviet Union for pursuing influence and alliances to secure national interests amid fuel, food, and market pressures.
The piece critiques United Nations influence and warns that a world mired in old sovereign rivalries risks crises. It argues nations must reduce entanglements and promote broad peace issues to constrain major powers and curb arms races while condemning Nixon's emphasis on national superiority.
The piece notes Jimmy Hoffa's reported involvement with POW releases and a Nixon pardon scenario, prompting cabinet scrutiny and public doubt. It highlights a tangled web of claims, dubious representations, and media attention. The letter from a supposed student is deemed fictitious.
David J. Allen pledges support for Leon Wagner and Caracciola in the November election. He notes his long tenure since 1965 and expresses gratitude to supporters while urging loyal backers to unite behind the Wagner Caracciola ticket to represent Fennington and Vermont.
A reader cites defense of CSA1V and calls attention to health costs and legislative acts. They urge sound land and economy development and stress balance, peace, and pets as foundations of harmony. Signatures include Charles Watson and Anne G, noting Route 7 environmental impact and road growth in North Bennington.
Karlis Lusb argues editorial sympathy for North Vietnam is wrong, accusing U S leaders of delay in bombing, claiming refugees flee south from Communist terror, and blaming Sen. George McGovern for prolonging the war. He urges rejecting red takeover and cites anticommunist sentiment.
UNICEF chairman Bernard L. Ryan asserts the agency is non political and focuses on medical care nutrition and education for deprived children in developing countries. He notes UNICEF does not fund governments and most aid goes to medical supplies food and equipment with training grants for health workers. He cites support from state bulletins five U.S. presidents and world leaders in defending the charity’s programs.
A Vermont pamphlet warns of radioactive emissions from Vernon nuclear plant and contrasts them with Statehouse emissions, arguing public bodies must inform and protect resources. The piece cites Public Service Board hearings, environmental concerns, and potential long term waste risks, urging safer power without wasteful impact.
The Burlington Free Press piece critiques American reaction to bombing raids, noting unreliable casualty figures, political rhetoric from McGovern and Kennedy, and a public passivity toward civilian harm. It questions whether leaders manipulate war risks to sustain support and examines media messaging and public memory. It cites Nixon era schemes, draft changes, and fears raised by the public about the Vietnam conflict.
Beatrice Trum Hunter's Whole-Grain Baking Sampler presents clear nutrition oriented bread, cookie and confections recipes. It promotes triple rich Cornell formula enrichment, yeast bread techniques, and polyunsaturated oil use with honey sweeteners.
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