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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation located at 429 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201.
The editorial welcomes U.S. Sen. Robert T. Stafford after his swift appointment to fill the late Sen. Winston Prouty’s term. It notes Stafford’s political ascent from Rutland to governor and congress, his liberalizing shift, and strong voter support. The piece highlights his accessibility, diligence, and potential to follow Vermont’s noted senators.
A reader from East Dorset urges immediate action to oppose rescinding the Dorset kindergarten project. She argues waiting won’t lower costs or improve conditions, notes state aid continuation in 1973, and warns about declining families and housing. Letter signed by Mrs Carolyn Duck Worth.
In a letter to The Banner Harold J. Sausville of North Bennington praises Rock Rogers for writing and entertaining readers under the spreading chestnut tree.
Amid talk of a crowded Republican field for the vacant House seat, Attorney General Jeffords, State Senator Alden, and Sen. Westphal seek positions while Mallary remains the favorite for Washington. The death of Sen. Prouty reshuffles plans and the looming November primary promises a lively scramble with Democrats slow to decide. Dennis Morrisseau also plans another bid, and the governor may end up staying in Montpelier.
Editor notes recall Melvin Laird stance on Vietnam and leaving troops. A Mt Anthony Union High School Universal Weight Machine is praised for potential PE benefits despite a high price. The piece also comments on school board members and their token salaries and possible use of the machine after hours.
A reader from Manchester Center rebukes editor Rogers and sportswriter Moffitt in verse, defending true sportsmen and critiquing the hunter poet’s stance. The letter condemns sensationalism, praises patient hunting, and challenges future Columns to show more careful writing.
A Vermont columnist condemns current land taxation as driving urbanization and endangering farmers, loggers, and small landowners. He outlines proposals to tax land by income, by best use, or pay owners to manage wild lands, warning decisive action is needed this winter in Montpelier to avoid eroding rural life.
Tom Braden notes locker room bravado behind Nixon administration’s Japan talks. He argues American firms face Tokyo’s gatekeeping through licenses and price demands while Japan’s growth, efficiency, and policy differ sharply. The piece warns against overreach, acknowledging Japan’s rising power and the risk of Japan turning East.
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